This post is dedicated to my friend, Robbie, of Palm Rae Urban Potager and to the memory of her beloved dog Punk, who was her constant gardening companion. The air is at once softer and more gentle, yet at the same time tentatively hopeful and new. The Crocus buds are fat and in bloom as … 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
Soft and silky, these furry catkins are a sure sign of Spring! Happy Monday to all my friends x
A sunny day, a ditsy dress and one glimpse of some pink rhubarb stems in my local store sees me turn into a modern day Emma Bovary in less than 5 seconds. Just as Monsieur L’Heureux provided temptation, with his Parisian luxuries, which the ill- fated heroine, Emma, could not resist, the sight of these … Continue reading
Dabbling ducks with their soft, downy under-feathers, nestle amongst a headily scented, spring bower. HAPPY WEEKEND!
There are things a girl really wants (world peace and a sparkly new tiara spring to mind). But nothing could bring me more HAPPINESS than discovering that, for the first time and in my messy, weed strewn, choked up with old leaves and shamefully neglected pond, I have………FROGSPAWN!
Let’s have some fun every week on Fabulous Friday and get together to celebrate something seasonal and special. This week, a chic, new, bijou residence with flowers around the door and a view over Dartmoor tells me that spring is just around the corner! Happy Weekend!
Dartmoor Flower Shed 