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 »
preserving
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, £2.75 each, with lots of different designs to choose… Read More »
Set fair for September
A lot of people love September. I’m more of a spring renewal fan myself, but I must say, this year I’m seeing the beauty in the turn of the season and a fresh page. For the first time for 20 years, though, there’s no official ‘new term.’ With sons aged 21 and 24, and the… Read More »
Decorating naturally
I go for a walk most days at this time of year. It’s partly for the exercise, but mostly because I’m addicted to collecting the seasonal treasures that appear in the hedgerows during late summer and early autumn. I rarely come back empty handed, whether it’s a bunch of cow parsley stems to spray… Read More »