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Been quiet for a few days as my father-in-law has been ill and died in hospital this morning. This bible verse brings us comfort…..Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”‭‭John‬ ‭16:22

Been quiet for a few days as my father-in-law has been ill and died in hospital this morning. This bible verse brings us comfort…..Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”‭‭John‬ ‭16:22

blogging | family life

“September is the other January”

How do you feel about September? ….. for me it is more like the start of the new year than the 1st of January, so this quote by Gretchen Rubin seems particularily apt. September is the other January Gretchen Rubin For me September is ……. start or back to school / university church organisations begin…

blogging | family life

The Nest is Emptying….

As a parent your job is to raise your kids to become independent of you, grow into responsible adults and one day leave home. Nothing quite prepares you for the arrival of your first child …. first days of school and when they are ready to leave for the first time …. another huge change….

blogging | family life | recap of the year

Review of 2016 … January to June

The year is almost over, so time to look back – here is the first part of my Review of 2016 January In January some new fishy residents moved in …. their numbers have fluctuated over the year, and not sure how many of the originals still survive! January also saw my youngest child heading…

blogging | Fuji X100s | Paris | photography | travel

Paris – an evening at Notre-Dame, the Seine and the Love Locks

I want to share some of my first “proper” photos from Paris – thanks for tolerating all the iPhone instagram pics over this past week. All of these photos have been taken with my Fuju X100S – I have had this camera for about a year, but this is the first holiday I feel I…

handcrafted jewellery | janmary designs

Bird necklace from Janmary Designs

When asked my by customers which is my most popular item this year, it has to be the nestling bird family necklace. This vintage style silver plated family birds necklace features one large bird and 3 cute little birdies on a branch. Quirky and cute, this necklace to complete any outfit, makes a perfect gift or a…