Sunday, May 4


planning my week, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

I've decided to combine this blog with my everyday blog Callaloo Soup to make life a little simpler for me. I also restarted the 365 challenge, because as was obvious I fell off that wagon! So if you want to follow my daily photos feel free to click on over!

Wednesday, February 20

Feb 20 - promise of spring


promise of spring, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Very happy to see flowers coming out on this plant that Lucy gave me. Spring is coming!

Feb 19 - planning my week


planning my week, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Trying to stay on top of things.

Feb 18 - shopping


shopping, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

A bit of retail therapy on the day before the big sales ended!

Feb 17 - tea


tea, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

I wrote the word on the plain white mug with a permanent marker


stripey feet, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Lucas knows that I love stripey toe socks so he got me these as a surprise.

Saturday, February 16

feb 15- tea and crumpets

Just having a relaxing moment in the afternoon :)

feb 14 - red velvet


red velvet, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Valentine surprise from Lucas. We don't usally make a fuss for Feb 14 since our anniversary is the 28th, but it was sweet to get these!

Feb 13 - tabletop tartine


tabletop tartine, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Lucy and I had lunch at this great little place called l'Epicérie. They specialise in tartines. A tartine is basically a slice of bread spread or covered with something (usually butter or jam); this restaurant specialises in all kinds of tartines. This one was "confiture d'oignons aux gingembre et terrine de pintade"; - candied onion and ginger with a guinea fowl terrine

Feb 12 - purple feet


purple feet, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Usually I stick to black and brown socks but sometimes I feel colourful!

Tuesday, February 12

Feb 10 - Sew


iSew, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Used my sewing machine on fabric for the first time in ages. Also dug up some old embroidery knowledge for the blanket stitch edge!

Monday, February 11

Feb 10 - Wheeeeeee!


Wheeeeeee!, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Naala having a ball on the couch. She was posing for me :)

Feb 9 - wise old bird


wise old bird, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Playing around with aperture and depth of field. This little guy is on our mantel

Feb 8- Spring came early


Spring came early, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

I've been under the weather so Lucas brought these to cheer me up. One of my favourite flowers!

Feb 7 - windows


windows, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

I went on a quick walk around the block; to get some fresh air and sunshine. This was my favourite photo of the few I took. I loved the combination of the sign with the flower boxes and the sky reflected in the windows

Thursday, February 7

Feb 6

I spent some time trying to get some nice photos of Mozaique. She sorta cooperated, but most of them were blurry. This one is my fave.

list - Feb 5


list, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

I leave little lists propped up like this on my keyboard t make sure i get things done.

Tuesday, February 5


the saone, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

The sun came out briefly so Lucy and I took a walk through Vieux Lyon. This was the first photo I took and my favourite of them all.

Sunday, February 3

new napkins - Feb 3


new napkins, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Picked up these lovelies at Habitat on deep discount yesterday. I love linen!

hanging out - Feb 2


hanging out - Feb 2, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

We had dinner at Stephanie and Guillaume's place. Mat and Cathy drove in from Hauteville. Great night; just hanging and chatting with friends, good food and wine.

Friday, February 1


abandoned - Feb 1, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

It's been well over a year since I did any knitting or crocheting. My yarns and needles have been neglected for way too long. So this month I will take up this craft again. I do need a fun new scarf!

January 31


what's that?, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Wednesday, January 30

January 30


chocolate therapy, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Tuesday, January 29

jan 29


morning light, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Jan 28


nightcap, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Jan 27


curious, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

January 26


I'm in trouble now, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Jan 25


Jan 25, originally uploaded by scrappyfran.

Thursday, January 24

January 24

Wednesday, January 23

January 23

January 22

Tuesday, January 22

January 21

Monday, January 21

January 19 & 20

Friday, January 18






Catching Up - Jan 14th to 18th

Sunday, January 13

January 12th & 13th

Friday, January 11

January 10th and 11th


Thursday, January 10

January 8th and 9th

Monday, January 7

January 7th

Sunday, January 6

January 5th and 6th

Friday, January 4

January 4

Thursday, January 3

January 3rd