Ok, Ok, I should have done this post ages ago! I have been busy though, no I really have. I am feeling the need to justify that comment after reading an interesting article on slowing down. It was all about trying to lead a less stressful lifestyle, which I completely agree with. However, it did stand out to me that they claimed that adults tend to try and keep busy or at least say they are busy as a way to feel important. Me, I just feel tired!

I don't actually think that busyness has to equate stress though. My husband and I moved here to Scotland from San Francisco because we both wanted to slow down and live a less stressful lifestyle. Granted expatting is one of the most stressful things you can do but once settled (which we are after 8 years!) it is a less stressful lifestyle. We both still work and do all the normal daily life kinda stuff but it somehow seems less pressured here, a fact that we appreciate.

I have had three Sundays in a row of craft shows where I also had baking. This has meant lots of getting stuff together and marathon baking sessions every Saturday. The first show was a no goer in a gorgeous venue that unfortunately, no one knew about!


This was followed by my first ever Glasgow Craft Mafia show. I am so impressed with the quality of work from everyone as well as how kind and welcoming they are. There's a vast range of talents as well. The Peanut spotted these babies from Miso Funky She could take or leave a bar of chocolate but can sniff out a pink doughnut from about a mile away.


We also met the lovely Bronwen from Rhubarb Crumble (yum!) who is not only charming herself but also makes these brilliant nostalgic notebooks out old ladybird books.


The following Sunday we (the Peanut and I) were at Made in the Shade. This is an event that I absolutely adore and everyone really gets into the spirit by dressing up and going all glam. The soundtrack is great retro kitsch and the vendors are an amazing creative bunch. It is an event more than just a craft show.

So, this week I rest. Well, I do have to make two rabbit plushies, approximately 150 cupcakes, 8 more whole cakes, two wool sheep and whatever else come up. After that I'll rest...I think.