A slow, sunny weekend, as I was still recovering from an eye injury and a virus. We went to a garden centre to check out some parasols, but they were so enormous, they would fill the entire space. We came home and ordered a smaller one online. I was in the mood for summer food, so… Read More »
Foraging
12 Days of Making (11) Last minute gifts
A planter makes a beautiful last minute gift, and it’s not too late to bag a few cyclamen and some ivy to create this pretty white and green bowl of loveliness. Take an old bowl (I used this copper one from a flea market in the summer). Decant the plants, and put some potting compost… Read More »
12 Days of Making (7) Candlelight
Some of the best ideas are the simplest. That’s definitely the case with these snowy tea light holders. Once again, they’re made with recycled items, and they’re a really quick and easy make. All you need is some empty jam jars (I used Bon Maman ones as I like the shape), a packet of rock… Read More »
12 Days of Making (6) Brown paper parcels tied up with string
I haven’t bought all the presents yet, but I’m getting there. I’m going to wrap as I go along, it’s easier that way. This year, as usual, I’m not going for sparkly paper. Pretty though it is, it can’t be recycled and that’s a no for me. At this point, there’s no time to make… Read More »
12 Days of Making (4) Festive Food
It’s hard to find time to make and bake when Christmas is galloping towards us, but I do find it relaxing to make simple seasonal sweetmeats, and sometimes they make a good gift too. These Christmas pudding truffles don’t require any cooking, so they’re super-easy. I have two versions, one with all the sugar, and… Read More »
12 Days of Making (3) Natural table decorating
My thoughts have turned to decorating the house, and as I’ve decided to try and be as plastic free as possible this year, I’m going to be using mainly plants and flowers. I love the choice of evergreens around at this time of year: snowberries, holly, pine, ivy with its lovely variegated berries, Christmas roses… Read More »