7 Not So Obvious Places For A Long Walk In London – Escape The Crowds – Nature Walks

Living in London, it’s a privilege to have so many famous landmarks and parks right at your doorstep. It feels pretty incredible to be able to jump on the tube and go see the Big Ben or Buckingham Palace on a random day. However, those famous places are rather crowded pretty much every day. And sometimes, it’s nice to go on a long walk in a quieter place. Today, I’m bringing you a list of 7 unusual ideas for a walk in London, away from the biggest crowds. From nature walks to glass skyscrapers, there’s something for everyone.

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DIY Mini Cross Stitch Set – Lemons

When life gives you lemons… you cross stitch them in a cute design, apparently! At the beginning of May, the UK enjoyed a bank holiday Monday. I hoped to spend the extended weekend outdoors, enjoying long walks and maybe a day trip too. But first, I set my alarm for early Saturday morning, to go to the gym and start the weekend with a productive workout. 20 minutes into the training, my lower back decided it was a great time to flare up like it hasn’t in a long time. Well, I limped back home, and spent most of the weekend in bed. Frustrating, to say the least! To keep myself busy, I reached for a couple of DIY projects. One of them was this mini cross stitch set with a lemon design. It was quite fun to sew!

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A Day In Warwick, England – Warwick Castle, St Mary’s Church, Market Hall Museum – Things To Do

I love a day trip, and I love castles. So, a day trip to a place with a stunning castle is right up my street! On the last weekend of April, I went to Warwick. I spent most of the day in Warwick Castle, which is wonderful, but I also managed to see a couple of other landmarks in town: St Mary’s Church with a viewing tower and a beautiful chapel, and local museum. If you’re looking for inspiration for day trips from London, this post is for you. It was a perfect day – here is how it went.

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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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