In recent years January has been the month for getting unpleasant things done. This isn’t the only year my teeth have been a problem – still, better cosseting  yourself and languishing indoors when it’s horrid outside than nursing a sore jaw when everyone else is out and about busy and active.  Then, last week, it […]

Daughter No 1 discovered these lovely sweatshirts from Arket online during lockdown. Beautifully made, their  seams are firm and straight, with no twistiness when washed, and there are no hanging threads that threaten to pull or unravel. Enamoured with the clear fresh colours, she bought 2 for each child and then asked me to do […]