Month: May 2025

DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Vases With Leaves – Craft Kits For Beginners

My cross stitching adventures continue. I can’t believe it’s already been a year and a half since I started cross stitching! It’s the most relaxing craft for me. I love to grab a needle in the evening and slowly sew a vibrant pattern to wind down after a long day. This time, I wanted to share my most recently completed project, which features vases with green leaves. I really liked how three-dimensional the pattern looked, and the bright leaves made the design pop. The colours included in the set weren’t perfect, but overall, the project was a success.

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Miso Marinated Salmon With Coriander, Lime And Peas Rice – Simple Ingredients Only

It is recommended that we eat fish twice a week, including one serving of oily fish, but a lot of people in the Western world fail to meet that recommendation. Oily fish are a source of protein, but also the Omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent heart disease. Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for the best miso-marinated salmon with coriander lime rice. It’s simple and quick, though requires a tiny bit of advance planning to let the fish marinade in the fridge.

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Chelsea In Bloom 2025, Belgravia In Bloom 2025 – Floral Displays – Free Annual Event In London

If you’re in London this week, this is your sign: run, don’t walk to Chelsea and Belgravia! The posh areas of west London are hosting their annual floral events – Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom. Thousands of flowers adorn the streets in large scale displays and smaller arrangements. Shops and restaurants in that area decorated their displays with elaborate floral exhibits. It’s a must-see! The events are free to visit. What’s not to love? And if you’re not in London this time, don’t worry – Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom will be back in 2026.

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DIY Polymer Clay Trinket Dish Set

Polymer clay sculpting seems to be one of the most popular simple crafts that people pick up. The amount of polymer clay jewellery making videos I see on social media is insane! I’ve had a couple of attempts at polymer clay sculpting in the past, but they weren’t particularly successful. When I saw an assorted polymer clay DIY kit for just £3, I decided to give the craft another go. This time, I had a stab at making small trinket dishes. Here is how it went!

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High Protein No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Summer is fast approaching. The days are still cool in London, but we’ve already had a week of heat earlier in the month. This time of year, a lot of us start craving fruity, refreshing desserts. A lot of people also choose lighter snacks, making sure they’re in shape when summer starts. The no-bake cake I’d like to share with you today will satisfy both needs. The delicious, strawberry flavour is perfect for warm days, and thanks to the high protein content, you can enjoy this strawberry cheesecake without worrying about your waistline! Plus, if you prefer more indulgent treats, I’ve included some suggestions for altering the recipe.

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A Day Trip To Deal And Walmer, Kent, England – Two Castles, Garden And Pier

The weather is spoiling us here in the UK now, and you can’t waste a sunny weekend day in England – you never know when it’ll happen again! So, last Saturday, I decided to go on a day trip, which is one of my favourite things to do. I chose a destination I hadn’t been to before – Deal, a coastal town in Kent, south-east from London. I visited two Tudor castles, had a walk around stunning gardens and enjoyed the fresh air on the beach. Let me take you on that trip.

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London Chelsea Physic Garden Plant Festival 2025 – Annual Free Event In London

Today, I’m taking you on a trip to Chelsea Physic Garden, located in central London, and a walk around the nearby Battersea Park. I had visited the Chelsea Physic Garden before, during last year’s Plant Festival. It was a nice, chilled day out and I decided to do it again this year. Entry to the Garden is free during the festival, which is the perfect opportunity to visit it. There is also a small fair taking place in the Garden during the festival, where you can find a variety of craft goods – including skincare products, chocolate bars and, naturally, plants and herbs. It was a fun day!

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DIY Plywood Modelling – Japanese Garden – Mini DIY Set

I’ve been thinking about trying out building mini scenes for ages. I’ve seen people creating fairy gardens, meticulously modelling and painting small elements of the scene. The project I’d like to share with you today wasn’t that elaborate, but it felt like a good start! I bought an assorted DIY kit for creating a small Japanese garden and had a lot of fun making it.

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Mirów and Bobolice Castles – Trail of the Eagles’ Nests – Day Out In The South Of Poland

Saturday day trips are some of my favourite things to do. I usually explore the UK, but recently, I had a chance to go on a day trip close to my hometown in Poland. I spent the Easter period with my family and on my final day back home, we decided to go on a little trip. We visited two castles, in Mirów and Bobolice – part of the Trail of the Eagles’ Nests in the south of Poland, which includes 25 medieval castles between Częstochowa and Kraków.

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