Lindsay James
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I am a reader, a lover of movies, listene rof music, cross stitcher and sometimes writer nearing my late-twenties.
ome of my favourite reading materials include A Song of Ice and Fire and Harry Potter and some fantasy fiction. I also like the odd graphic novel. I love dramatic films, as well as the odd romantic comedy. I prefer alternative and Indie music. My main hobby is cross stitching, something I started in summer 2011. I find it relaxing and satisfying. I also love taking in the culture of the city I live in, generally just enjoying what it has to offer; be it the parks or the little shops that can be found in the downtown area.
I live with my fiance and our two beautiful kitties. The kitties are excellent “help” when it comes to stitching…
This blog is a place for me to share my works in progress and completed cross stitch projects as well as some reflections on life in general.
MY BLOGS
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Pin Cushions and Reflections
http://pincushionsandreflections.wordpress.com/
Originally a stitching blog turned all around hobby blog where I share everything from cross stitching projects, to gardening attempts and photography endeavours. Oh, and a little bit of reading too!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 82 )
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Fail-Tomatoes and Other Garden Things
Over the weekend Jay and I took the time to clean up the garden and get things back in order with the season ending for for the lettuce and the tomato plant. Th... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
So Many Things Can Happen in A Short Time!
It’s been awhile since I wrote anything last. You can thank my computer for that! It has been out of commission for the better part of the past two weeks.... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
TUSAL – July 2013
Wow, lots of pretty colours! Thanks, Wonder Bookmark 2.0! My TUSAL jar is certainly a rainbow!TUSAL is “joinable” right up to the end of the year! Just go here... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
The “Fruits” of Lessons Learned
So I was looking back on some photos of the garden in 2012, seeing how things were going this year compared to last year. Let me tell you, some of the lessons... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
A Visit to Phantastica: Oddities and Curiosities
Last Thursday past, I met up with a friend and we decided to check out a newish store here in downtown London. It’s called Phantastica and it is located on... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
A New Finish and the French Knot Conquered!
I set a goal for myself to finish my second wonder bookmark this weekend.Mission Accomplished.It looks absolutely amazing. I am very happy with the end result.... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Books I’ve Been Reading – June Edition
I know, it was just last month that I said I haven’t been reading as much. This month, I am going to take that statement back. I have read quite a bit lately an... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Most Frustrating Development
As you well know, I have been questioning my “parsley” since it first sprouted. It just didn’t look right. Well, we now know what it is and much to my dismay…A... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Progress and Some Changes on the Balcony
It is now the middle of June and the garden seems to be coming along nicely (finally!). I think I have finally gotten everything sorted out in regards to the... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
OurStreet London Block Party
On Saturday June 8, the City closed down the main east-west street downtown for an event called “OurStreet London” formerly called “Car Free Day”. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
TUSAL – June 2013
I realize this post is a few days late, but here it is nevertheless.There are some new nice and bright colours in the jar this month thanks to the Wonder... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Photos I’ve Been Taking – June Edition
I guess one could technically argue that this isn’t the “June edition” as all of these photos were taken in May. Either way, June edition it is because it is... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
A New Take On A Previously Stitched Pattern
I haven’t stitched near as much as I would like to lately. It feels like mistakes upon mistakes have been bogging me down (vintage colt how I loathe thee!). Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Garden Progress – A Lot Less Slowly and A Lot More Surely!
I apologize for the unintended hiatus this past week or so. There was just a lot going on. I am back at it now, I promise! As I had hoped, my chives, oregano,... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
The London Civic Garden Complex
On the Monday of the Victoria Day long weekend here in Canada Jay and I decided to take advantage of our time off and go on a little bit of a photography outing. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Books I’ve Been Reading – May Edition
I have slowed down a fair bit on the reading front. I only have a couple of books on the go as opposed to several like I have in the past. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Garden Progress? Slowly but Surely…
When I initially started planning this blog post I was a little (okay, a lot) concerned about the way my seeds were stored over the winter. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
I Want to Write
I am feeling the urge to write something awesome. However, I can never think of anything to write about that falls into this category. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Totally Useless Stitch-A-Long – May 2013
Yes, there are tons of new bright threads in there this month! Don’t be fooled though. They are actually from a few failed attempts at designing my own... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME -
Jerk Plant Was Mad at Me…
I mean, REALLY mad at me. See? Since it was quite rainy and dreary on garden planting day a couple Sunday afternoons past (April 28th), we took to the indoors... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME