Welcome to the world darling baby swans

My eldest daughter lives in the beautiful walled city of Chester and her house is very close to the canal, where the little colourful barges rest from their daily travels.

To our delight a pair of elegant swans built their nest very close to the tow path. We have watched, with baited breath, for the hatching process to begin. We waited and waited and in a moment of despair even worried if maybe, dare I say, there were no eggs at all.

But finally yesterday I received an ongoing report from Sofi that she had hatched a perfect little grey ball of fluff. The next was starting to hatch yesterday and baby number one was snuggled so cosily under mummy's wing.

From my pictures you can see the baby's first swim, his first walk with proud, protective daddy and the look of such love and pride from mum.

They have attracted so much attention and everyone watched eagerly as the story unfolded.

This little tale has certainly warmed my heart and I hope it has given you a cosy feeling too.

Bailey Evans THE most handsome ferret

I thought I would just show you some gorgeous pictures of my daughter Charlotte's ferret Bailey.

He is half polecat hence his little spectacles and has the most lovely nature. We got him from a rescue centre not far from home. However it was stipulated that he doesn't have any companions to share his des res as he is a bit of a loner.

They used to take him into the local schools to show them how to take care of animals. He was so gentle with the children.

Charlotte is away at uni in Falmouth so we are taking care of our ferret grandson in her absence and he's just a delight.

Back to work tomorrow it's been lovely.

Love Jane xx

Do you feel inspired?

Before I built up my huge stash of fabrics, buttons, card, yarns I used to think that I would like to buy just smaller, matching amounts of said stash bits. And that's why I decided to make up some lovely little inspiration packs. The colours all compliment each other and there is everything in there for cross stitching a little picture, a card and envelope, vintage buttons, pieces of fabric, a few crochet flowers so you can make a brooch or charm. Along with silks, lace and other little extras to start off your crafting stash. I am going to sell them for £7.00 each or two for £12.00. I am going to be putting them on my Etsy shop soon, but I've since discovered that Etsy does'nt have an app for my lovely little i-pad so will have to crank up my retired lap top to upload the pics. I have been to a great little vintage barn today in Ruthin called Homeward Bound and bought some lovely Cath Kidston goodies. They are opening a tea shop soon so that should be good.

My diner/kitchen is still coming on beautifully and I found two beautiful little vintage cushion covers yesterday, which go rather well with my crochet throw I recently completed.

Hope everyone has a good Bank Holiday, so far I think the weather's been pretty good. Love Jane