DIY Cross Stitch Set – Horse

One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2026 was to refrain from buying too many new DIY supplies and focus on using up those I already have. So, I decided to work on this horse cross stitch set. I have to admit, I wasn’t too excited on sewing this specific design – I suppose there’s a reason why it took me about 2 years to get round to it! I love horses in the real life, but I don’t really like orange and brown as colours, and this design is full of them. Yet, I’m actually quite happy with how it turned out, it looks quite realistic. Last week, I shared my pony crochet project, so my recent weeks were pretty equine-focused. Luckily, I have now picked up a different cross stitch set, which doesn’t involve horses… but that’s for another day.

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A Day In West London – Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Palace, Chiswick House, Thames Path

After living in London for over 6 years, I still manage to discover new places to explore. And I love it! Today, let me take you on a day trip to west London. On a beautiful, sunny day at the end of April, I visited Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Palace, Chiswick House Gardens, and enjoyed a long walk along the Thames. It was a lovely day, and I didn’t spend a penny, except for some coffee and a sweet treat, which was completely avoidable. If you’re looking for inspiration for things to do in London, away from big crowds – this post is for you.

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DIY Crochet Set – Pony – Learning To Crochet

Last week, I shared a post about my 1 year journey learning to crochet. I’ve mainly used assorted craft kits, as they’re – in my opinion – the best way to pick up a new craft. Following even the simplest patterns was a challenge for me 12 months ago, but now, I usually manage to follow the patterns from assorted sets without major troubles. My learning journey continues, and today, I’d like to share my most recent crochet project: a cute pony stuffed toy.

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11 Cosy Recipes For Sunday Breakfast At Home

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper – I definitely live by that rule. Breakfast is my favourite time of day. On weekdays, I typically go for quick options, alternating between yoghurt & granola bowls and scrambled eggs (with chili crisp!). But on weekends, I like to treat myself with delicious breakfasts that take a little longer to make – but not too long, don’t worry! I looked through my previously posted breakfast recipes to bring you a list of my favourites. Here’s 11 delicious breakfast recipes perfect for a Sunday breakfast at home.

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A Year Of Learning To Crochet – My First Projects – Coasters, Toys, Ornaments

One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 was to learn to crochet. I originally bought some assorted DIY kits in hope that they’ll teach me everything I need, and I almost instantly gave up, after seeing the instructions. I had no idea what they meant or how to read them! Eventually, I forced myself to watch some video tutorials and have another go. And although it was a rough start, I think I managed to make really good progress over the last 12 months! I’m nowhere near being able to create my own patterns, but I can usually follow easy or intermediate marked patterns. Here are my completed projects in the first 12 months of crocheting, and things I have learnt from them. I’d say it’s a realistic progress line for an adult with a full time job and lots of other commitments – I had limited time for crocheting, but I still learnt a lot.

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DIY Painting By Numbers – Lake In The Mountains

This year, I set myself some New Year’s Resolutions. One of them was to limit purchasing new DIY kits and supplies and instead focus on using up the ones I already own – I have more than enough! So, recently, I decided to work on a painting by numbers set that I got for Christmas from my parents, probably 2 or 3 years ago. Oops! It’s not that I never picked it up because I didn’t like it. Quite the contrary! It was a really thoughtful gift, especially the design they chose – I love mountains with my whole heart, and the picture was just perfect. I just wanted to do it justice, and I felt like I never had enough time and mental capacity to do it well. But finally, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a go. It took me a while to complete it, but I’m in love with the final result!

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DIY Crochet Set – Jellyfish

Today, I’d like to share with you my recently completed crochet project – a cute jellyfish. Designed to be used as a keychain, though I decided to keep it as a small toy ornament. I particularly like how the tentacles turned out – I will definitely use the technique that I learnt in the future for other projects! I love the final result, but this project wasn’t free of disappointments. If you want to see a sad example of false advertising and cutting costs by a brand, keep reading!

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Mini Botanical Cross Stitch Designs – RHS – January, February, March

A year ago, I bought a cute set of 12 mini cross stitch projects, all in a botanical theme, branded by the Royal Horticultural Society. The set included one floral design for each month of the year, and I shared them with you every quarter. Today, it’s time for me to share the last three completed designs, for the months January, February and March, featuring snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. A rather appropriate selection! I saw all of those in real life in London this quarter.

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DIY Cross Stitch Set – Spring Time – Semi Original Design

It’s been a while since my last cross stitch endeavour, and it was time to pick up another one of the many cross stitch sets I have in my DIY stash. And since it’s officially spring now, I chose a design that screamed ‘spring’ – quite literally. The pattern included a large slogan in the middle! Well, I’ll be honest – I’m not a fan of a slogan. I don’t buy slogan T-shirts, I don’t like home decor with inspirational lines, nothing of that kind. I bought this cross stitch set with a goal to design my original pattern, or at least some small elements, and replace the slogan. So, here it is – my very first semi-original cross stitch design!

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DIY Crochet Set – Spring Chicken – Learning To Crochet – Easter

In just a few days, I’ll be enjoying Easter with my family, with all of my favourite seasonal foods. I can’t wait! I’ve been looking forward to this holiday. Family time, great food, and usually nice spring weather, with a sight of summer days on the horizon… what’s not to love? And since I love seasonal crafts too, naturally, I had to find the perfect DIY project for this time of year, and I did. I saw this assorted crochet set, and I had to get it. I’m not sure how chicks became one of the symbols of Easter – perhaps because they come out of eggs? Either way, the set felt suitable for Easter, and I enjoyed working on it!

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