Maybe its the abundance of fruit in the garden. Added to the extra eggs from the hens but somehow the first fruit-custard pie of the year just yells “Summer”. Today I sent the children out into the garden to pick blackcurrants, enough to cover the base of the pan, while […]
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Letting go of handmades
One of our traditions at the beginning of the summer holidays is to go through the clothes drawers and out/recycle/pass on anything that is too small or unloved. Making space for new. Making room to see what the children already have in their wardrobe. Here comes the conundrum for anyone […]
Read moreHere I am: Lavender field
Here I am at the edge of a lavender field. Stealing a day before school breaks up this week, to have lunch with a friend and soak up everything that a field full of lavender has to offer. The flowers are open now. The field is buzzing with the sound […]
Read more49 The Perfect (crochet) Square
I’ve reached a crochet milestone. To date, I have hooked 49 granny squares. Very neat as it’s 7 x 7, my very favourite square. Everyone has a favourite square, don’t they? (hmm…suspects it’s just me.) This is exactly 48 more squares that I have crocheted before. A huge success. I’m […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
