I love to write and I love history – my current project is a big one – the diary of my Great Grandfather during the Great War – I am documenting it at www.voyagetoindia.co.uk, along with a number of his postcards.

I try all sorts of creative things, rarely succeeding, but you’ve got to try right?!  I like to try my hand at many art and craft projects, including drawing, crochet, sewing, decoupage, jewellery-making and anything else that takes my fancy.

I also love food! I like to eat it, of course, and I like to try new and old recipes – this site forms bit of a recipe journal for me, to save the many cuttings from stacking up.

My other loves – in addition to husband and dog – include shoes, shopping for frivolous things, wine and my allotment and each may get a mention along the way!

Some of my favourite shops at the moment…

• Amazon – just so handy for books, DVDs and almost anything else!
• A Quarter Of… – sweets galore!
• BananaShoes – shoes, but not for the faint-hearted
• Bunches – because everyone needs flowers! Always had great comments when I send from Bunches.
• Crabtree & Evelyn – lovely skincare
• Figleaves – lovely undies
• GlossyBox – monthly beauty subscription
• Hello Fresh – better than your average veg box!
• John Lewis – can you hear the cushions calling me?!
• MyTights – tights, of course!
• New Look – fashion without the hefty price tag!
• Royal Mail Shop – for postcards and stamps for Postcrossing!
• The Outnet – sometimes you can grab a bargain!

I use Fitbit to track my steps and activity, and myFitnessPal to help track my food… feel free to look me up if you need competition or encouragement