Welcome to My World

A 25 year old girl, struggling with a stressful job, money issues and a desire to make my rented house more of a home for myself and my two cats without breaking the bank. Sound familiar to anyone? If so why don't you join me on my journey as I explore the vast world of crafts, cooking and homemaking on a budget.



Crafts and all things homemade is a world that has caught the imagination of so many in recent years. I am no exception to this rule and am happily jumping on the band wagon of blogging about this.
Over the past year I have been teaching myself to sew on my beloved sewing machine (thanks mum!), expanding my tastebuds in the culinary world of yummy-ness and generally exploring the vast world of crafts and homemade treats. However, I wish to push myself further in an attempt to escape my stressful job and bring some theraputic harmony into my little world.

Over the past few days I have been mulling over how useful other peoples blogs have been to me on my quest to improve my home and homey-ness and whilst making candied orange slices last night I realised that it might not be such a bad idea to begin my own.
"Not another craft blog" I hear you cry.
I know, I know! But in my defence I hope this one will show the disasters as well as the successes, and through my failed attempts I will try to impart knowledge of 'how not to do it' and bring some comfort to those whose initial attempts (like me) set the building fire alarm off, cause the sewing machine to smoke, and burn holes in the carpet... Cooking, sewing, writing, jam making, knitting, paper crafts, candle making...you name it I will probably be trying it. And if I am lucky enough to get a diligent readership I will even take suggestions on crafts to try. (Tips would also be appreciated!)


I suppose I should introduce myself. As stated, I am 25 and living in Liverpool (England) at present. Born in the South but of very Welsh roots I am a happy convert to the North of this fair Isle. I have two very wonderful cats and am an unashamed 'cat lady' as my brothers points out at every opportunity. Figaro (a gorgeous tabby) and his sister Wednesday (an all black, yellow eyed beauty). I have no doubt these monsters will feature heavily in this story, so apologies if you are not a cat lover, but you'll just have to put up with it.

You know more about the voice behind the blog, I now leave you with the actual thing. Wish me luck and I hope you enjoy my adventures as much as I no doubt will. Comments are always welcome, as are helpful tips and suggestions for new projects!