The obsession grows, but not quite to £80. I am still stitching a back on to a needlepoint sampler I bought some time ago…so this one must pass.

Navajo needlepoint, green with a hint of red. I hope this finds a good home.

Built in planters… wood floors and kilims. Yes.

Is that a leather-covered stool of some sort? Both shots from Haw-lin.

More home cooking: baking, learn to make pasta, wintry soups - starting off with baking.

Pics from the Ikea-published Homemade is Best.

Keep fit. Walking, running, ballet, diet, abstaining and finding the joy in it…

I generally don’t like big business, so why do I likey Nikey? Hmmm…