Some of you may know that I have a shop on Etsy. VintageBarbaraToo . I may have mentioned it once or twice. Now here's the thing. I've promoted it on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. I get nice steady sales, so that's good, pretty much all through Etsy or interweb searches occasionally. I have a... Continue Reading →
So successful was The Wild Wood walk on Saturday (see my Instagram feed), we embarked on yet another one on Sunday. This time it was the same hill but the ‘other side’, being the valley and wood walk at Polesden Lacey. The day was going well. Lovely sunshine, a light breeze and a smashing drive... Continue Reading →
Some time ago, for a bit of fun, and as a thank-you for a signed photo for myself and some friends, I designed a t-shirt with a catchphrase used by a well known televisual presenter chappy. Nice bloke, I've met him a few times now at motor shows and things and he's always kind and... Continue Reading →
Jaguar are moving fast to cover all the bases. This month it has been report that they have registered the names of C-Pace and J-Pace. Read on - I'll get to this later. The Jaguar Range - New Style is Old Style already - or so it seems to me. But what do I actually... Continue Reading →
I know exactly what I've done. I've worked with the wonderful @confusedrichard to create a new kitchen for our house. Work starts in a week. But I should go back and explain a bit more. Back in May 1999 we moved into our present house after searching for 2 years for something. After many hair... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had a massive enthusiasm for something only to see it wane over time? I find with these things you either wonder why you ever bothered, or it falls into the category of things you will always love, but won't be doing all the time. Like beading, or collecting classic 1950s costume jewellery.... Continue Reading →
It's amazing what at least two or three solid 9 hour sleeps can do to revive your energy. A wonderful happenstance yesterday - we'd got a new freezer up and running (ok an old one we inherited but new to us) and pootled down to Dorking in the Jaaaaag to fill up at Lidl. On... Continue Reading →
Strangely, I'm much much quieter on social media at the moment but writing here. There hasn't been the time or the headspace (the main thing), for much Twitter, Insta, or even my Etsy Shop (I've got so much stuff to list!). Anyway, clearing the house of our relative has been a big thing over the... Continue Reading →
During all the building work we had done at the end of last year (another story, that) a friend and family member passed away. To be precise, he was my husband's mother's ex--husband (but not his father). OK Ex-Father-in-Law. We've explained that to people many times and got ourselves confused. He enjoyed a drink, shall... Continue Reading →
So 2017 is coming to a close and it's been an eventful year. I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas holiday (or whatever you celebrate obvs). And for those who've worked over this time helping others, well what can I say other than, thank you. For me, well, one thing that I've really enjoyed... Continue Reading →
Sharing the things I love - from jewellery to cars and more ... 