May Half Term

Four relaxing days in Scotland as guests in our friend's beautiful home. The only decision we had to make all weekend was which "pebble" to bring home. After much deliberating we chose "Haggis" pictured on the right.

High on my list of favourite local places is the Bekonscot Model Village . Each time we visit the children spot new additions to the small world: another boat on the lake, more animals in the zoo or another building. The "real fire" in the thatched cottage and the responding fire truck is a favourite as is remembering to look for Noddy at the door of Enid Blyton's home. We will be headed there again this Tuesday to introduce this little world to our young friends visiting from the USA. They may have Disneyland, unlimited sunshine & Hollywood but they don't have "Model Village".

Birdy Birdy

Peering at me through the clear plastic boxes in my office are these gorgeous birdy clip holders and tooth keepers meticulously created for Miss Gracie by the talented Marie at HeartFelt Handmade. Each time I pack one up to post I automatically say Shel Silverstien's poem in my mind:

Oh, if you're a bird, be an early bird
And catch the worm for your breakfast plate.
If you're a bird, be an early early bird-
But if you're a worm, sleep late.

What to write about the school holidays, Easter weekend and another Bank holiday to come? This photo sums up all that needs to be said. Sunshine, hammock, bunting, blossoms, rubber duck and friends.

Made in Scotland

Introducing the latest additon to the Miss Gracie range, the Lucy polka dot hair bow. A crafty mummy in Scotland is creating these hair bows for us. We like her colour choices, red or navy to match school uniform, lime, hot pink or orchid for Easter but our favourite is sea mist. A great match to the Spring collection from Joules.