DIY Crochet Set – Ghost With A Hat – Halloween Crafts – Learning To Crochet

Happy Halloween week! Today, I’m coming with my most recently completed crochet project – a cute ghost with a pink bowler hat. One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 was to learn to crochet, and I think it’s going well. I bought an assorted DIY set with the pattern and all supplies, so it’s not my original design. But, if you’re a seasoned crocheter, I’m sure you can still take inspiration from this design. It definitely put my beginner skills to test, but overall, I think it was a success!

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Wooden DIY Halloween Craft Sets – Pumpkin, Haunted House

I love trying out various creative projects all year round, but I enjoy it even more around the holidays – a themed, seasonal project just feels that little bit better. I always check out the seasonal aisles in craft stores, and this year, two similar sets caught my attention: one for making a wooden pumpkin (bought in the Works), and one for making a miniature wooden haunted house (purchased in Hobbycraft). I recently completed both projects – here is how it went!

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DIY Half Stitch Kit – Glasses Case – Mushroom

I’ve been on a cross stitching journey for almost two years now, but it was only a couple of months ago when I first discovered half stitching. In Hobbycraft, I saw this assorted DIY kit for making an embroidered case for glasses, using a half stitching technique. I was intrigued! I loved the idea of trying a fun variation of traditional cross stitching, and I particularly loved the idea of making a functional item in the process. I bought the kit, and recently got around to sewing my embroidered sachet with a colourful forest design. It was really fun and satisfying, and I love the final result!

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Zawrat, Dolina 5 Stawow And Morskie Oko Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland

You may remember a few recent posts about my hikes in the Tatra Mountains – I went on a hiking holiday to my home country, Poland. Today, I’d like to share the final hike from that trip. It was our last day of the holiday, and the longest hike we’ve done. We went to Dolina 5 Stawow, Zawrat, and Morskie Oko – some of the most popular destinations in Polish mountains. It was a long and tiring hike, but the views were spectacular. We even managed to see some of the elusive, protected animals in the national park!

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High Protein Tomato And Basil Soup – Comfort Meals For Winter

After an incredibly generous summer, we’ve now seen a few autumnal weeks here in London. This time of year, I’m particularly drawn to soups. There’s something comforting about a bowl of warming, well seasoned soup. Today, I’d like to share with you my recipe for tomato and basil soup. In a basic version, it’s the most flavourful, delicious tomato and basil soup I’ve had. Add a couple more ingredients, and it turns into a rich, creamy meal rich in protein and fibre. I made this soup when I was feeling a bit under the weather and it really hit the spot. Perfect for cold, rainy days!

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An Afternoon In Bellinzona, Switzerland – Castles, Michelin Star Lunch

A couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to visit Switzerland for the very first time. One of my best friends, whom I met in London, got married in her home country ‐ specifically, in Bellinzona, a town in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. I was able to explore Bellinzona for a few hours, and I loved it – the views were stunning, the town is beautiful, and I even found a cute cat to pet. I also ate in a Michelin star restaurant for the first time in my life. Here’s how I spent an afternoon in Bellinzona, Switzerland.

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DIY Mini Cross Stitch Kit – Skull With Flowers – Halloween Crafts

Happy spooky month! I feel like it’s now officially acceptable to start celebrating the Halloween season. Well, frankly, Halloween isn’t that huge in the UK, to my surprise. Still, there are some seasonal sweets and home decorations in the stores, and I enjoy a holiday period, no matter the holiday! So naturally, in October, I usually like to do some Halloween themed crafts or cook themed recipes. This time, I completed a mini cross stitch project featuring a skull with colourful flowers. Probably more in the style of Dia de los Muertes rather than Halloween, but the two are celebrated at the same time of year. So, here’s the first of this year’s Halloween DIY projects!

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How To Start Cross Stitching – Full Guide – Everything You Need To Know

Today, I’m bringing you a cross stitch guide for beginners – the type of guide I would have loved to have when I first started cross stitching. In this post, I will cover everything you need to know to successfully complete a cross stitch project. I’ll take you through the various tools used for cross stitching, I’ll show you how to prepare the thread for sewing and how to place the first stitches. I will also cover the most commonly made mistakes and give you ideas for the best cross stitch projects for beginners. If you’d like to start cross stitching but aren’t sure how to start – this post is just for you!

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New Year’s Resolutions 2025 – 9 Month Check In

It’s hard to believe, but we’re now approaching the final quarter of 2025. Back in January, I made a list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, with a variety of goals, ranging from fitness to crafts and education. I’ve already shared a post with my 3-month progress and a 6-month check-in. Today, I’m returning with a 9-month report, the final one before the end-of-year summary. As expected, there have been some ups and downs, but the crucial thing is that I’m still working on this year’s resolutions, and haven’t given up.

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Mini Botanical Cross Stitch Designs – RHS – July, August, September

Earlier this year, I bought a box of 12 mini cross stitch kits – one for each month of the year – all with botanical designs, inspired by the plant collection of the Royal Horticultural Society. I had seen that set in various shops, usually priced around £20, which – in my opinion – is quite a lot for a cross stitch set, even one with several designs. But one day, I found that same set in TKMaxx, for just £9.99. Now that’s a bargain! I decided to complete each design in its designated month. I already shared the completed mini projects for the previous quarter. Today, I’m bringing you the next trio: designs for July, August and September. I enjoyed cross stitching the rose, sunflower and dahlia and I think they all turned out pretty cute!

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