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fixin’ it up

August 12, 2016 by the ashton alternative

I have a denim jacket that I love. I have had it for over 15 years, it was bought when I worked at GAP, so was a bargain. Continue reading →

Posted in making | Tagged fixing, small victories, thread | Leave a comment

We’ll always have Paris.

August 12, 2016 by the ashton alternative

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Hubbie and I really rather like Paris. We honeymooned there and have been back a few times since. We decided to take Niblet for his first trip at half-term in June.

Warning: photo heavy post coming up. Continue reading →

Posted in photo-taking | Tagged chimneypots, Eiffel Tower, fabric, graffiti, Paris | Leave a comment

…and the livin’ is easy

August 11, 2016 by the ashton alternative

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I know it’s been a long time coming, but I finally have the time to write about something that has been on my mind for…. well over about 18 months now (but there is a sort of resolution, if you stick with it!) Continue reading →

Posted in making | Tagged fabric, Paris, patterns, sewing, sizing | Leave a comment

Christmas Eve crafting

December 24, 2015 by the ashton alternative

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I have been planning to make Niblet a new pair of pyjama bottoms for a while, but just haven’t had the time. Continue reading →

Posted in making, photo-taking | Tagged Merry Christmas, pyjamas, sewing, sewing for boys | Leave a comment

autumn colours

November 2, 2015 by the ashton alternative

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It seems odd to be writing a post about gorgeous autumn colours that appeared in the blissful sunshine last week, when it is foggy and most definitely autumnal today. Continue reading →

Posted in making, photo-taking | Tagged Christmas cards, colour, garden, Japanese Maple, lino carving | Leave a comment

I could have had a baby in that time…

October 29, 2015 by the ashton alternative

… I haven’t, but you know, it’s an awful long time to not be here. Continue reading →

Posted in photo-taking | Tagged Gran Canaria, Hull, Legoland Windsor, Littlehampton, photos | Leave a comment

the big reveal

February 12, 2015 by the ashton alternative

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Something is afoot in a park in Manchester…… Continue reading →

Posted in photo-taking | Tagged Cornelia Parker, galleryinthepark, Manchester, reopening, Whitworth Art Gallery | Leave a comment

things I’m loving right now

January 18, 2015 by the ashton alternative

I have just read this post from Karen over at Did You Make That?

I am totally a splurger, as being demonstrated now. I write nothing for months, then have 2 (or sometimes more..) posts all at once. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged charity shops, Orla Kiely, Siskiyou, Spiral, teapigs | Leave a comment

weekend wanderings

January 18, 2015 by the ashton alternative

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Well hello there!! Continue reading →

Posted in making, photo-taking | Tagged jewellery making, Manchester, Manchester School of Jewellery | Leave a comment

time for change

August 29, 2014 by the ashton alternative

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This time next week Niblet will have had his first day at school. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Niblet, packed lunch, starting school, work | 3 Comments

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