A closer look at chair caning
This year, which has been rather unusual – partly due to my absence for health reasons – I’ve been back to work on chair caning. I’ve now finished the first seat for an Art Nouveau Read More …
A difficult year on the markets, at least for me, is drawing to a close
Updated on 31.10.2026 The year 2026 had quite a lot in store for us. But mostly in a negative sense. After all, we’ve experienced it all – from health issues and hospital stays to a Read More …
Cancellation of the farmers’ market on 25 October 2026
As I have no means of transport, I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel my attendance at the farmers’ market.
Corsica, year in, year out, for 19 years now
Updated on 21.10.2026 And we still haven’t grown tired of spending our annual holiday on this beautiful island. However, quite a lot has changed in Corsica over these 19 years. Some of it for the Read More …
Telephone fault resolved
Updated on 15.10.2026 Just in time for my annual holiday, the telephone system crashed. There was no way I could sort out the problem whilst away. So it took a good three weeks for the Read More …
EmpCo: The EU’s Regulatory Madness – Part II
EmpCo Regulation (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, Directive (EU) 2024/825) As of today, 27 September 2026, it is compulsory to display the EU standard guarantee label online when selling via online shop platforms. Fortunately Read More …
Those declared dead live on
Updated on 30.09.2026 Why the Basket Weaver’s Craft Isn’t Dying, But Reinventing Itself When people think of basket weaving, a specific image usually comes to mind: an older man sitting in a quaint workshop, surrounded Read More …
With the EU, it’s never a dull moment
Updated on 02.09.2026 Why the New Statutory Warranty Label is Keeping Small Businesses on Their Toes (Ralf) Anyone who believes that small businesses enjoy quiet phases from time to time will be taught otherwise by Read More …
A quick update & lots to look forward to
Updated on 28.08.2026 I have some brilliant news and I’m absolutely delighted: after a long break to recover, I’m finally back on my feet and ready to be there for you all! From 10 am Read More …
Time-out extended
Updated on 27.07.2026 My originally planned time out has been extended. The surgery is behind me. Even though the da Vinci method spared me a large abdominal incision, this doesn’t mean a shorter recovery period. Read More …