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Too cute From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (1 day old)

We spotted these in Llandudno and they were friendly, obviously used to much passing attention. Aren't they cute, though...think they know it! … more

A new addition From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (7 days old)

Didn't expect to come back with a Westie from our local antiques/flea market...but you never know what you'll find. Already looks quite at home on our mantelpiece.… more

Or.....should I walk From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (10 days old)

This train does from Llanberis to the summit of Mount Snowdon. What a wonderful exhausting experience that walk/climb is. And no, I didn't do it this time...too late in the day to start out (well, t… more

Finished at last From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (15 days old)

At last the two wardrobes are done...complete with door catches...always seems to be the one job that's left for ages. Shame the rest of the house isn't looking so good...sorting out the plumbing a… more

Alison and Emily From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (17 days old)

Spotted at a local ploughing match...Alison and Emily. Aren't they magnificent?… more

Cosmos From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (22 days old)

Most flowers in our garden have faded by now. But a few cling on well into autumn...not least these cosmos. Sown from seed, they've definitely been worth it. Next year I must remember to sow th… more

Chocolate Brownies From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (23 days old)

3oz, 75g self-raising flour 6oz, 175g good dark chocolate 6oz, 175g butter 6oz, 175g unrefined sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Melt most of the chocolate, by putting into a bowl over a … more

A change for the better? From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (27 days old)

The way the colours of hydrangeas soften is very appealing...prettier than in summer - now green, but still tinged with pink around the edges. … more

Another bit of the past From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (28 days old)

It seems to be our week for looking back. I'm always fascinated by written acounts from the past, wondering what their lives were like, so this makes for interesting reading … more

Ready for off... From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (30 days old)

...on the Churnet Valley Railway. The three little ones we took really enjoyed this train journey - but probably not quite as much as us slightly older ones, who could reminisce about steam tra… more

A simple beauty From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (32 days old)

Sometimes, (and especially right now when everything seems all doom and gloom) we need to appreciate simple things, such as the flowers on this orchid...so gorgeous! … more

Real austerity From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (33 days old)

As the politicians trip over each other talking about austerity measures, finding this reminded me of the people who really must have known what that meant.… more

Old season, new season From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (36 days old)

Some bargain pansies ready to go in pots...only £1 a tray from a local greengrocers, reduced because they hadn't got many flowers. They'll be fine though, once they're planted up. And a couple… more

Vintage run From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (37 days old)

Frightening the wild life ,and bringing villagers to their doors to have a look, a bunch of local farmers and tractor fans went on a scenic run last week. Boys will be boys.....… more

Alpacas From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (38 days old)

Saw these on a fairly nearby farm. I have to admit my ignorance on them is profound. Are they related to the sheep family, or the goat family? Are they kept for their wool!?… more

September sunflower From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (41 days old)

I've been watching this plant grow in one of our troughs for a few months now. Eventually I realised it was a sunflower but don't know how it got there...wasn't planted by us! And on the last day … more

Sweet peas From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (43 days old)

A lovely gift, don't you think? A friend arrived with a bunch of sweet peas picked from the garden...it's great that they're still flowering! Wish you could enjoy their scent too...it fills the ho… more

Damson jam From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (44 days old)

Get your jars ready, by thoroughly washing and settomg to dry in a very low oven. Use a very large saucepan, or preserving pan. Wash damsons & remove any stalks. For each pound of fruit, allow… more

Damson Gin From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (46 days old)

1 bottle gin 2lbs, 900g damsons (washed & dried) 1lb, 450g sugar Prick all the damsons with a needle. Put in the kilner jar. Add the sugar. Add the gin. Put lid on. Shake frequently for about… more

Making friends From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (47 days old)

Sam was very pleased to see next door's cat...and cat seemed to like all the attention. I can only agree with Sam's observation, 'Ah, cute!' … more

Busy with fruit From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (48 days old)

Both Margaret & I seem to be up to our eyes in fruit at the moment. It all has to be "dealt with" though! It has been an exceptionally good year for damsons & plums, so for some recipes/idea… more

Just one slice... From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (49 days old)

...is all that's left of the pie, and not a very big slice, either! I meant to take a photo before so much disappeared, but wasn't fast enough...guess I'll just have to make another.… more

Autumn fruits From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (50 days old)

Fish and chips...eggs and bacon...apple and blackberry...some foods are just right for each other. A pie, I think, and maybe some blackberry icecream.… more

Beautiful morning From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (51 days old)

The sunrise this morning was spectacular, and I hope worth sharing with you all. … more

Back to normal From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (53 days old)

It's taken absolutely ages to paint the conservatory. We've done inside and out and, as it was stained before, it needed four coats of paint. So glad it's finished...just the bedroom windows n… more

Muesli and banana biscuits From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (55 days old)

This recipe makes substantial biscuits, a bit between a biscuit and a cake. The inspiration came from the bits (had been oaty clusters in their original form) of muesli left in the bottom of the pa… more

Worth wating for From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (57 days old)

I really admire plants that wait until September to flower...this lily has only just come out...looks too delicate to survive as it starts to get colder, but just keeps flowering away. Such a b… more

Old books From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (58 days old)

There's a lot of junk in this house, but(and I guess this applies to lots of you) there's some treasure as well. This was re-discovered, the other day… more

The Pots From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (60 days old)

Just flicking through magazines in the newsagents, as you do, I noticed an article on the Potteries, or more particularly, on how the industry has survived (though much reduced!) There's a rich his… more

One job done From thehomelyyear ^Pro in The Homely Year (62 days old)

Only a bit of a job, but Les has fastened up these towel hooks that we brought back from France. Our other much bigger task is painting the conservatory...on-going, and taking ages...days now t… more