I had breast cancer last year and chose not to wear a wig.  Thanks to a friend I had lots of coloured scarves and tied a turban round my head instead.  It was much more fun and more comfortable.  I wrote a piece describing how to tie a turban but somehow cannot download it onto this blog so briefly this is what you do.


Take a 2 metre piece of cloth, linen or cotton is best.  Silk is too slipppery.  Fold it in half lengthways and then fold one side a couple of times to make a thicker edge.  Place this thick part on the top of your head at the hairline and take the ends back and twist them at the nape of your neck.  Pull the ends back up to the top of your head again, and then twist the ends at each side, tucking them is as you go.  You may find that one side is longer than the other and then you have a bit hanging down, as in the photo.  If you want to jazz it up a bit, add a brooch on the top.  Some materials have a bit of sparkle which all adds to the glamour.  

January 11th 2015
Last year was  'right-off'.  I discovered a lump in early November and eventually had an operation and treatment  in London  ending in June 2014.  Not much fun, but not too bad and I am glad it is all over.  I shall just feel happier when my hair returns to normal.
Lovely Caz and a dear friend have sorted out a problem here for me this weekend, so I am back online and able to add to this blog after over a year.  Having no mobile coverage here was proving more than just a mild hindrance. Now I have no excuse!
This is a painting I did for a wedding present of a friend of Katerina's.  It depicts elements of the bride's bouquet which was all white;  sweet peas, phlox and delphiniums.   The latter was almost impossible to get hold of, and I have another friend who came to stay for a weekend to thank  for them.   Lavender was  on the tables of the marquee, and Katy's dress had applique flowers on the bodice.  They sent a lovely thank you letter, so I think they are happy with it.