To Ang, From Ange

I signed up for the Magazine Swap organised by Floss - the idea being that instead of buying new mags, we should exchange ones we already had [green and thrifty]. I'd said I like Marie Claire Idees - so F paired me up with Ange in France.

My parcel has just arrived...

I shall take these down to London with me, and read them carefully whist I am staying with Liz. Quel amusement !

This morning [before the amazing snowstorm started] I visited my good friend Helen in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

We went to the Standard Soap Factory Shop [here] Monk's Den Crafts [ superb paper shop here] the 'Bangles and Tat Bead and Wool shop'[here] then were nourished at the Tudor Court Tea Rooms [here]   - Every shop seems to have a website these days, it seems.

It is years since I wandered round this pleasant little town, and I plan to go back again soon - there are lots of interesting little shops - especially for people who like crafting and reading [and bargains]

Thanks for a lovely morning, Helen!

I hope the snow stops before we have to set off for Sheffield

 

It's the Hairy Bikers' Roadshow! Steph's Christmas present to Bob was a double ticket to this event.

In view of the snow, and Bob's exceedingly heavy cold, we are not travelling on the bike. I think we are quite justified in going by car.