Fabergé Pumpkins! Isn’t that a perfect title?! I get totally over excited when the squashes start appearing in the shops towards the end of September, I just can’t resist them. I grabbed a ridiculous number of cute little munchkin pumpkins to add to...
The nights are drawing in and the weather has crashed from ‘Actually, this is quite nice, feels like it’s still Summer’ to ‘Oh blimey, Winter is here already!’ in a matter of moments. The thermals are on, the woodburner is lit and it’s time to get crafty! I’ve got...
I think it’s time for a little Halloween crafting, don’t you? These fabric pumpkins are so easy to make, look fabulous piled up in a squashy heap (see what I did there?) and can be added to year after year. Even fairly small children can have a go at making them...
As the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer, if you are anything like me, you will return home from crisp sunny walks with huge bunches of beautiful leaves in glorious shades. This leaf bowl project is a lovely way to preserve and use them up! This really is...
This simple DIY autumn leaf wreath has become a family tradition as the years have ticked by. It is the answer to that eternal question – what can I do with all the autumn leaves we’ve collected?! If your children are anything like mine, or you are...
Hello, I’m Chris, freelance writer and blogger here at Thinly Spread where I share vegan recipes, simple crafts and family warmth from my home in deepest Somerset.
You will also find some older vegetarian recipes which I am gradually updating now that I am plant based!