Apr 23, 2018
Of all the wonderful things Hungary is known for, wine isn’t often the first which comes to mind. However the central European country is a hidden gem when it comes to finding excellent vineyards. One of my favourite things to do on a trip to Budapest is seek out a...
Jan 26, 2017
A month or so ago, I took some textured glasses to Photography by Ward in Ambleside to be photographed. Dayve did a brilliant job with them and asked if he could come and spend a morning photographing me at work – so a week or so later., he did. It was very much...
Dec 13, 2016
Graal: According to Wikipedia, “Graal may refer to: Graal Radio, online radio A style of glassblowing Holy Grail, or “Graal” in older forms Graal-Müritz, a health resort by the Baltic Sea in Germany Graal (compiler), an Oracle project aiming to...
Jan 22, 2016
We’ve had a fair amount of rain in Cumbria this winter. But then, this isn’t called the Lakes for no reason. From experience, the thing about Cumbrian rain is that generally, it falls and then it goes. If it floods, the floods then drain fairly quickly...
Oct 28, 2015
It’s half term. The clocks have gone back, the weather has most definitely turned (if not towards winter, then at least more unsettled) and children are wandering the streets of Hawkshead in Halloween costumes. (They’re early, but heck, Halloween’s a...
Sep 18, 2015
Next week, I am attending the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ annual dinner, thanks to being a finalist in the commission competition held earlier this year. Which is hugely exciting, even if it does mean that I’ve had to buy a little black dress,...
