My Handmade Haven

I thought I was quite good at blogging this time until I checked the date when I last posted!  Hectic just about  covers my weeks at th...

A once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Olympic Torch go right past the in-laws house.  A fabulous event that the kids will remembe...

Having limited cash means things get done in stages in this house.  Half the kitchen was plastered last year, now is the turn for the r...

We have another teenager in the house!  13...it just seems so ridiculous to say that...and he's the middle child!  Anyway, cake was ...

  I'm very excited to be taking part in my first ever CRAFTfest.  175 stalls will be selling from their virtual stalls from tomor...

Thank you all for your comments on my last post.  It's been a tough old week, torn by run-away dreams and miniscule finances ;o). ...

Wow, it's been a busy time again.  If any of you read my other blog or follow Handmade Haven on fb you will know about the fabulo...



This is the empty pot from when I first made my own hand cream .  I finished it a few nights ago then decided at 10 last night I really...

I'm trying desperately to get organised but it's not working that well I have to say!  Every time I cross things off the lis...