Cherryl's Blog

A resurrected box of forgotten fans, as well as some interesting history behind them.

What’s really going on behind the busy persona, is it healthy, is it productive – maybe not! Read on for Mind Dumps, Big Chunks and other ‘busy’ reducing tips!

Four beachy paintings for a quick dose of beach therapy.

Pretty in pink. a flamingo in acrylics.

Painting of a coconut seller in Tobago.

A smile on a stem!

Sending you some beach blues on a canvas.

How to spend more time with your guests and less time playing waiter/waitress

Another quick natter.

A wander around the walled city.

Have you ever seen a Tizzie Whizie or tried a Tatty Pot? More from around the Lakes.

Just a few bits whilst out and about in Cumbria

Another quick natter about nothing much.

More idle chatter with strangers, around the property market in the UK.

The nitty gritty, writing the article!

Sunday lunch at Comptoir Libanais

More travel writing notes from a forgotten notebook – get your flights paid for, and other complimentary hospitality.

Another stranger, another chat…..

More forgotten notebooks – this time filled with notes from a travel writing course – in case you’re curious!

A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise on the Sussex Coast It’s true, Brighton seems to be a vintage shopper’s paradise these days, and quite a bit more than just somewhere to go for a seaside day out. I mentioned Nottingham had quite a few vintage shops, which is true, but I think…

Time for another quick brew and some idle chit chat…including loo awards and sunglasses!!!

Dogs, Greggs and sunflowers amongst other random idle chit chat. Calling all fashionistas, is Greggs the new black?

Once upon a time, trips to the seaside used to be prescribed by doctors. I’m sure Eastbourne probably cured a few ills then!

Even if you don’t watch the show, here’s a wander around the Emmerdale Village on a rainy day.

Time for another quick cuppa and another natter about nothing important!

Watching wild boar having their lunch in the Yorkshire Dales! Yes there are wild boar in the UK, after a long period of extinction, they’re back!

Cows that look like biscuits, quirky shops, a retro sweet shop, a bird with a death wish and lots of lovely scenery!!

A crazy bookshop, strange smells and a quirky gift shop. A few more snapshots around Morecambe.

Sea air, and a good long coastal walk in Morecambe.

Nottingham city centre, and a must see Sue Ryder shop for retro and vintage shoppers.

A good walk does a lot of good things to you. Let’s take a closer look as we wander around this quiet Yorkshire village.

I’ve been a bit preoccupied with paint brushes and paints lately – not sure Picasso would be impressed but as long as I’m enjoying it, mission accomplished!!

Fish heads, flower heads, vintage shops and a red Indian chief!!

The pride and joy of Derby City Centre. If you love a beautiful church, this one won’t disappoint.

Let’s have a quick wander around Derby city centre!

Stopping to admire some of the more interesting shop fronts in Derby City Centre!

A quick spotlight on a quirky little shop I came across in Harrogate. Perfect for antique lovers and those looking for something a bit different.

Calling all deep thinkers and philosophers of life, lets ponder on what is means to be idle, attitudes to laziness and whether we’ve got the whole notion completely wrong!!

Random stranger, another conversation. Chatterboxes and solar panels being just a couple of key topics on the agenda this time!

Take break, grab a cuppa, let’s talk noisy eaters, birds and bargains.