Kiwillow Reads and Crafts

This is Disney, our newest member of the family.  He is nearly 12 weeks old, a bundle of fun and mischief. I didn't think I wanted another cat until he happened to need a new loving home.  How could I resist him?

So, I have finally finished The Amber Spyglass and the last of the Dark Materials trilogy. I have loved discovering these books as an adult rather than as a child.  I honestly do not think I would have enjoyed these as a child or even understood them.  But as an adult I have been immersed in the worlds that Philip Pullman has created. It took me much longer to read The Amber Spyglass than the other two in the series and it was my least favourite of the three but overall I think the trilogy was fantastic.  I cannot wait for the second part of the series to come on the BBC in the Autumn. Now to read the Book of Commonwealth.  I read the Belle du Savauge last year even before I read the Dark Material books and I can't wait to discover Lyra now that she is older. Have you read these books?  Are you looking forward to the new series? In terms of reading in September, I'm going to take it easy and not set a TBR and see what takes my fancy.  I've ma...

Autumn is my season and for me it begins in September which is also my Birthday month. I can't believe it is September already. Wishing you a happy September Love Lesley xx 

Today's card uses the Zany Zebras stamp set by Stampin Up, Midnight Blue,  Magenta Madness and Whisper White card stock and the 2020-2022 In Colour Gems.  The twine is old Stampin Up from a few years ago. This card was made for my colleagues 40th Birthday.  He thought it was lovely. I really like this stamp set and will definitely use it for further projects. Happy Crafting Love Lesley xx 

To my beautiful friend Ellie. Wishing you a Happy Birthday Love you to bits you crazy lady Lesley xx 

Today's card uses the Stampin Up Flowers for Every Season Memories and More Card Pack, and matching envelopes.  I added a couple of gems from the 2020-2022 In Colour Enamel Dots. I love that this range is so versatile and the colours are beautiful. This card is for a colleague at work.  I hope she likes it. Happy crafting Love Lesley xx 

Any one who knows me knows I adore Nigel Slater.  He is pure comfort and joy.  I absolutely love his writing and I was surprised that I wasn't aware of this little gem of a book before.  (It was published in 2007). As stated from the book, Eating for England is Nigel Slater's personal portrait of the British and their food.  A celebration of the glories, humour, eccentricities and embarrassments that make up that extraordinary thing that is the British table. This a collection of mini essays celebrating such delights as Faggots and Gravy, Murray Mints, Oxo Cubes, Fruit and Nut, Frys Five Centres, Boiled Brussels Sprouts , Quality Street, Colmans Mustard and Sarsons Vinegar to name but a few. This book is nostalgic, funny, and is a delight to read.  As usual when I read anything by Nigel, I hear his voice in my head, as if he is personally reading it to me. I loved this and gave it 5 stars. Happy reading Love Lesley xx