Ever wondered whether you can race a Brompton?

You know those tiny, funny-looking, foldable bikes you see commuters riding? The ones that look like they may fall apart at any moment? Have you ever thought about racing them?

Last weekend I visited Blenheim Palace with my family. Not only because it's a beautiful and interesting place, but also because the Brompton World Championship.


Participants dress formally for the occasion. Full three piece suits, shirts, jackets and cocktail dresses. With Blenheim, the birth place of Churchill, in the background, it all looked frightfully British.

Iranian Rugs and Blanket Love

How wonderful would one of these Iranian felted rugs feel under your bare feet? They are just beautiful.

There is lots of infomation and pictures at Turkotek Salon, as well as information on how they're made.

Felting is a relatively simple (if messy on this scale) technique, so I'm half tempted to try and make my own...

But I think I'll settle for just admiring them for now