Swept up and cast aside by the sparkle of Christmas and washed away by months of rain I slither and slide down the slippery path of the New Year into my waterlogged garden. Seeing all my sad and sodden potted Primulas and Cowslips, I gather them up lovingly and head for the greenhouse. Surely these … Continue reading
The north easterly wind rattles my ancient sash windows and the Snowdrops close their petals tightly against the chill. Pulling on my warmest hat, I head out to the garden to set up my little French grey painted table outside my gate. I have been selling pots of Snowdrops decorated with feathery moss there. This … Continue reading
I love a pointy hat; have an affinity for black cats, cauldrons of stew full of ‘Witches Noses’ purple carrots and I would LOVE to fly on a broom stick. But I do like my Halloween cats and pumpkins to be soft and cuddly to hold. I made my gentle monsters (with teeth) from soft … Continue reading
Warm, toasted, cinnamon tea cakes from the artisan bakery at the Hundred Monkeys Café and sweet, organic, sun-ripened apricots in Earthfare are not the only things on offer in this early morning, sleepy Somerset market town. For this is Glastonbury; the world renowned focus for religious pilgrimage and where imagination, transformation, enlightenment and incense are … Continue reading
“Go ahead, make a little something this weekend and share it with someone you don’t know yet. Spread a little love around and watch the joy spread” Hand baked, with love, these exquisite biscuits were made by Shilo as table favours for a party to mark her recent marriage to David. Shilo and I had … Continue reading
Snuggled peacefully beneath the shade of these Spring Hellebores, this sweet and gentle Bunny has seen many Easter celebrations come and go. Made in 1920-1939, by Denby Ware in a most comforting shade of pastel green and now with one magnificent ear showing signs of a tumble, he brings a sense of calm to this … Continue reading
