Hello friends!  Do you remember me? It has been so long since my last post you'd be forgiven if haven't the foggiest ide...

Hello all. Well you may have noticed that it has been a little quiet on the AHC front. To be honest it has been a hectic year for me...

I've been thinking a lot about autumn lately (or 'fall' for my overseas friends) and I've been trying to put m...

I really enjoy writing in my journal, but I find it almost impossible to keep a daily diary now - the days fly by far too quickly and ...

Hubby and I recently celebrated our 4th anniversary. As most of you know, we handmade a lot of the things that featured in o...

As most of you know I've been having a clear out of late, and as a result I have to say I've been  enjoying my livin...

I was recently asked where it is in my home that I choose to relax and unwind. My initial thoughts took me straight to the sofa, dog...

Memory Jars make beautiful gifts. They are quick and easy to make, yet they are an incredibly thoughtful way of capturing a ...

Whilst on holiday in Snowdonia in the Autumn I chanced upon the most beautiful bag in a shop - it was made by a company called Voyag...

If you fancy doing something a bit different with your Christmas decorations this year, here is a very pretty and affective ...

My neighbour recently cut back one of the bushes in his garden ... so when I spied a stack of lovely long branches sat by his recy...

Autumn is here and I've been inspired by the pretty pastel pumpkins all over my Instagram feed lately. With Halloween...

Morning all! So here is my video diary with behind the scenes footage from my morning spent at ITV studios - filming my Autumn craft s...

Last week some fellow crafty bloggers and I spent the most wonderful afternoon at the beautiful Laura Ashley Manor Hotel. I ...

I recently stumbled upon a quirky little website called  myfancycraft  which sells a variety of unusual gifts and handmade crafts, made ...

This week I had a wonderful afternoon chatting with Canal folk artist Duncan Burrett, who is owner and captain of a delightful narro...

I absolutely love the old worn and faded ‘floral-pattern-on-wood' look, and I've been meaning to have a go at ac...

A few weeks back I was invited to take part in a blogger challenge by the Luxury Silk Bedding company Gingerlily . I love a crafty challenge...

Finally ... here is my new workshop craft room! This used to be our music room (AKA hubby's man cave) but since he's moved...

It’s May - the bluebells are in full bloom and buds are bursting all over. We had a lovely walk at the weekend. It was a new walk a...