Monthly Archives: October 2014

I’m going to share with you something that I have managed to knit between my two part time jobs, college and running a home.  This week I’m off to visit my daughter and family.  I always take some hand knitted … Continue reading →

Here are some more photos I took whilst visiting Penrhyn Castle. William Morris’s wallpaper (have a look at www.vam.ac.uk/page/w/william–morris) This is another wallpaper designed by William Morris (found on the V & A website Dining room Beautiful design on carpet in … Continue reading →

Helo everyone,  this is my third attempt to write about my visit with college to Penrhyn Castle.  This National Trust house belonged to the Pennant family until 1951 when it was taken over by the Trust.  The family made their … Continue reading →

Had a busy morning in the library.  On a Wednesday we have a craft group where a group of ladies come and have a knit/sew knatter session.  As they are mature in age they have learnt a lot of valuable … Continue reading →

I was given this piece of work in college to read last week and to evaluate and blog about.  Honestly, it one of those articles that unless you are engaged in the first few paragraphs you might have missed what … Continue reading →

I have  just enrolled on the Foundation Degree in Art & Design at Coleg Menai.  This course is a two year full time course but luckily I am still able to keep my part time job.  I studied a HND … Continue reading →

Late yesterday afternoon was the first time I felt that the windows had to be closed early.  Autumn has arrived at last.  It really nice to have a change of weather after the very long Summer we’ve had.  I do … Continue reading →