Hi everyone! It's been a while! Apologies for the long absence here on my blog! A lot has been happening in the past few months, and when I say a lot, I mean major life changes! But don't worry, they are all good changes which I am embracing 100% in this new chapter of my […]
Hello everyone, I hope you've been getting some gorgeous summer weather like we have been here! We've enjoyed being day tourists in our homeland, visiting some of our favourite spots! My middle daughter is only home for a few more days, so it's been lovely spending quality time with her in […]
My baby girl turned 18 this week! Wow! How did that happen! I'm now the proud new owner of 3 adults! I've made all my girls quilts for their 18th birthdays, and I try to reflect something of their personalities in the quilts. My youngest daughter has a […]
Happy May to everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your Easter break. As a self-confessed workaholic I have to really focus on 'not working' and allowing my mind some down time (not easy for a self-employed sole trader!). As part of my 'word for the year' - CULTIVATE, I've been working […]
Today in the UK it is Mother's Day! And this week I've had the best Mothers Day present ever! All my chicks are back home for a few days, yay! It's been so good to hang out together, laugh, be silly, and have precious family time, including the future sons-in-law! […]
My last class of 2018 finished last Thursday! What a wonderful term (& year!) it was! And I think, one of our most productive! Here's a little snapshot of some of the amazing makes my ladies have been beavering away at! There are many more amazing projects and gifts that will […]
Happy Thursday everyone! It's a happy day here at the Hollies Household because not only is the sun shining, we have just had gas installed in our new home! This means we now have long awaited hot water, cooking facilities and a little heat on chilly evenings! #livinglikekings The quilt I'd like to […]
I spent the weekend in Derby with my 3 favourite girls! My eldest daughter turned 21 at the end of October and it was so lovely celebrating with her in the most inspiring surroundings! Autumn is such a beautiful season. But it's time to put on an extra layer, turn the thermostat up another […]
