Monthly Archives: January 2014

Shine on Hester Bateman

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Editor

Because I’m lucky enough to have birthday and Christmas close but not so close that the presents are combined, I have recently been on the receiving end of a few small silvery items gifted by thoughtful friends. Together they tell … Continue reading →

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Interesting things with lamps

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Editor

When I first moved into this house I really only occupied one room – now the Studio – which was then somewhat exposed to the street. This more so once we took out the aluminum joinery and put in enormous … Continue reading →

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The secret power of RINSO

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Editor

As the season of entertaining approached, it was becoming increasingly obvious that the family silver was getting itself into something of a state. Without an army of footmen to keep the silver clean, pieces were slowly descending into a certain … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Normie

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Editor

I have always had an ambiguous relationship to Christmas cards. This may date from the competition I had with my best childhood friend about whose parents were most popular and she effortlessly won. Or it may have been those weird … Continue reading →

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