Author Archives: WoollyDaze

Hello, Woollydaze here… So, what exactly is a sail shelf? Imagine you live in a family where the mother would like to display books, the father would like room for a subwoofer and the child would like somewhere for his … Continue reading →

Here, finished and installed, resplendent against freshly painted walls, is my Christmas present from Mr Woollydaze. Doesn’t they look fantastic! I had a very specific idea about how I wanted these shelves to look: thick, rustic and (this was the difficult bit) … Continue reading →

Hello, Woollydaze here… This was one of my Christmas presents from Woollydaze Too: I can honestly say that it had not occurred to me that you could make soap from sheep wool ‘fat’ (which is, I think, an old fashioned … Continue reading →

Hello, Woollydaze here… Way back when Little Woolly was littler, it was discovered that he’d managed to survive the first year of his life without a teddy bear. This did not seem right or proper so Woollydaze Too set about … Continue reading →

Hello, Woollydaze here… It has been a holiday of eating, drinking, merry-making and crafting. We have celebrated with friends and family, relaxed and enjoyed the slowing down of time. Whilst the return to real life and work is never welcome, … Continue reading →

Hello, Woollydaze here… As advent calendars count the passing of the days in many households around the world, December passes by. For most families this is the countdown to Christmas, the anticipation of gathering together, the food and the fun. … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Dig out Delia, find the tacky CDs… let’s get ready for Christmas! I’m feeling remarkably festive already. I think it’s because with a little one in the house, the build up feels more … Continue reading →

As I was hastily writing last week’s blog post in the few minutes before Little Woolly woke from his afternoon nap, there came the ominous tinkle of breaking glass from the lounge. You will recall from an earlier post that this is … Continue reading →

One thing many of my uncrafty friends struggle to understand is why anybody would spend the time knitting a pair of socks when they can be bought so cheaply on the high street. I see their point, I really do, … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I turned up at nursery to pick Little Woolly up and found a notice on the door of the type that sends fear and dread into the heart of any parent. ‘Halloween party’ it said. At the … Continue reading →