
A quick hello
I’m mainly writing over on Substack now, but thought I would just check in here, for website visitors and customers popping into my shop, and for anyone who wonders where I’ve gone. It’s my favourite time of year, my birthday month, when the garden and countryside are greening up and frothing over. I cannot resist… Read More »
Colour inspiration
I can’t resist the season’s palette of dark red, orange and deep cerise in my garden, so I’ve been painting mini canvases featuring the dahlias, chrysanthemums, nasturtiums and last zinnias which are delivering these shades so beautifully. The garden is thinning out, but it still has jewels. I have put some of these small paintings… Read More »
Harvest season
I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog! It’s been a whirlwind few months with my son’s wedding, lots of writing work, a vintage sale – and so many harvests from my own little garden and from friends and neighbours. I can’t remember such a year for apples, pears, quinces, and… Read More »
Up to Speed
It has been a good month for new projects and plans. I have finally launched a web shop here on my website, after many months of talking about it. To celebrate, I have had some new cards printed, and they are already selling well. Available now, ÂŁ2.75 each, with lots of different designs to choose… Read More »




