Obsessions & Distractions - Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (or Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday to remember those who have died. It takes place from October 31st to November 2nd, so in preparation here are some ideas for inspiration!

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Cleaning a Burnt Saucepan

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Homemade Pickled Onions

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...

... and Homemade Elderflower Cordial

While out hunting for flowers to use in my flower press I found some elderflower bushes, so decided to collect some to make cordial!

There are different recipes out there, which are a variation on a theme, and here's the version I tried out...

... and Sugar Animal Cupcakes!

We have another guest post for you today! Our good friend Karen made these lovely cupcakes for a special girl's 1st birthday party - Karen is an amateur baker but we think she's done an amazing job! Here's what she did: