I applaud the principle of buy once, buy well, and never need to replace. And I think we could all use the buy once policy for certain items, particularly things that are robust and get better with age. For example, kitchenware comes to mind – cast iron casserole dishes, coffee makers, chef’s knives. Products that… [read more]
How to Build A Shed – book review
Sally Coulthard’s latest how-to book for sheddies Sally Coulthard has already written two books on shed decor, and Studio, about creating a beautiful workspace. She’s now come up with a book for those of us who would like a space in the garden but don’t want to spend a fortune – How to Build A… [read more]
The American Museum & Gardens
The American Museum & Gardens is the new name of what used to be known as the American Museum in Britain, at Claverton just outside Bath. Several lifetimes ago, when I was running my cleaning business in Bath and working early mornings and evenings, I was a volunteer guide here for a few years. At… [read more]
What to wear between seasons
It’s funny how this time of year gets called ‘between seasons’ as though it’s an odd inconvenience, when this kind of weather happens twice a year, and so summer and winter are actually the oddities! I’m pleased to be back in jeans, which I missed during the summer. You’d think I’d be glad to wear… [read more]
The Introvert Entrepreneur
I was intrigued to stumble on this book online. And a bit breathless after reading its full title, The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms in Ten Steps. In the words of its author, Beth Buelow, it ‘explores a range of entrepreneurial topics from an introvert point of view.’… [read more]