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Cheese Scones & New Kitchens

March 2, 2015

Can it be true? Can my kitchen finally be finished and I can get on with all the cooking? Seriously, it felt like years to get this far (11 to be precise) First we revelled in the idea of going out for dinner and several takeaways per week, but it’s surprising how quickly the novelty […]

Woodworking at the Extremes

June 29, 2014

Two projects that left the workshop in the last week from extreme ends of my woodworking spectrum: A whisky stand and some cabinets.

Planting Plan 2014

March 20, 2014

This year I am not going to start anything from seed. If you see me at the garden centre, staring goggle-eyed at the seed packets of pretty yet unfeasible vegetables, please drag me away.

The Case for Books

March 8, 2014

If you like books you need a bookcase, so I made one.

A Spare Room With A View

November 3, 2013

Our renovated spare room with a view.

Utility: The Sequel

October 12, 2013

The utility room is only the freaking hub of the Sutton universe, where all activities, humans, animals, deliveries and general comings and goings seem to focus. Who knew?

Chicken Bricks & Lists

September 13, 2013

A thing about a chicken brick and our annual family list.

Write here, right now

March 30, 2013

I am a ditherer. That might seem surprising for someone who appears to get a lot done, but I endlessly analyse decisions about the smallest details of a project. Sometimes the things I spend hours considering aren’t even visible in the finished piece. I make sketches, produce 3D CAD models, discuss things with friends, build […]

Shelf Fulfilling Prophecy

February 24, 2013

He makes them. I fill them. Pantry Shelves.

Baubles

December 4, 2012

This year I plan to hang baubles....from everything. *heads off to buy more*

Attic Studio

November 3, 2012

The attic is now fully renovated and in use as my new photography studio.

House Work

May 16, 2012

My new attic studio is so tantalisingly close to being finished that I haven't taken any food photos in the last couple of weeks. Whilst I carry on testing and tasting recipes here are some 'before' and 'after' shots from our journey to make this home feel loved again.

Whiskey and Walnut(s)

March 11, 2012

When you’re someone who’s into woodwork and construction type activities its natural to apply those things to your living environment. This means that people like me often choose to refurbish or build their own houses rather than pay someone else to do it. Makes perfect sense, right? Except this means that you actually spend most […]

Something in the attic

February 14, 2012

Amidst the century old filth, flies and plaster dust, the attic project has turned up some interesting finds. I say interesting, its more crap in the attic than cash in the attic, but interesting nonetheless. I’ve always had a paranoia about uncovering a dead body during the refurbishment of this house, but now the final […]

Hacking Things Better

January 29, 2012

This Weekend we have mostly been making things with Sugru. Things like these feet to hold the Wii thingamabob on top of the TV: …and this little gizmo to stop George’s iPod charger cable falling off his bedside table: I liked it so much that I made one for my iPhone too. The blue bit […]

Wreath 2011

December 13, 2011

Last year my efforts to make Christmas festive were a bit lacklustre as I documented in my post: ‘List for Christmas Future.’ I am working my way through my self improvements and so far I think I am doing pretty well for 2011. One of the things on my list involved making, or improving on a bought, […]

Attic Attack

November 16, 2011

Inside our kitchen

October 15, 2011

I read Sally’s post on My Custard Pie this morning and it reminded me of one by Katherine and Greg on Rufus’ Food and Spirits Guide. They both show a little glimpse into someone else’s kitchen and it made me want to show you inside ours too. BUT…this is going to be little vignettes of ‘things […]

Alcove Unit

August 6, 2011

Keen eyed readers may recall this post from a while back, which marked the beginning of a project to provide an alcove unit in our hybrid study/back sitting room. Now I’ve looked at the dates and realised its taken nearly 5 months to finish, I’ll add that to the pile of reasons why I don’t […]