Autumn Bits and Bobs

A couple of weekends ago, we went for a Sunday afternoon walk.  I decided to take a 'nature bag' with me, like I used to when I was a little girl.  There was a lot to collect and, when I got my loot home, I set to work turning it into a little autumn bits and bobs display.....

No matter how old you are, bring back nature bags on Sunday walks, I say!!!

Carly

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Cruising Crafts Part 2 – Flower Arranging

I have a new craft to add to my list of ‘Crafts I’ve Tried’ – flower arranging!  I can’t say I’d ever thought of having a go at it before.  But the ship’s florists were running a class one rainy afternoon, and I thought I’d give it a try.  I actually enjoyed it and (with a LITTLE help from the instructors) managed make a corsage for myself and a buttonhole for my husband:

During the class, I picked up a little tip that I thought I’d share with you.  It’s the SECRET recipe for a MAGICAL stay-fresh-for-longer-and-smell-better spray!  In a spray bottle, mix together some water, a bit of sugar and a bit of lemonade.  Add a bit of your favourite perfume.  Then spray it all over your beautiful flower arrangement.  I can’t see WHY such a concoction would work but, strangely enough, it seemed to do the trick on my corsage and buttonhole – they lasted a whole week!