You know that huge sigh of repletion you exhale after a delicious filling meal? The sentiment and sensation are what I experienced after exiting the Museum of London's latest visual feast, "The Cheapside Hoard; London's Lost Jewels".

The exhibition is absolutely wonderful. Excellent commentary, good contextual information and delightful display of ( Read more... )

I just visited the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show (London's big sewing crafts bash) and only spent £6.90. On two packs of diamanté brads for card-making (SHINY!) and Clover's Extra Small Pom Pom Makers.

I usually spend about £100+ at this show.

I'm unsure whether to be proud of my frugality, or depressed by my disinterest.

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One of the London Shire members has what has to be one of the coolest jobs in the world - she's a Textiles Curator at the Museum of London. So on Saturday myself and several other SCAdians got a personal tour of textiles held at the museum (many thanks to Hilary for organising and hosting it!). We all trooped off down to the basement conservation ( Read more... )