Whenever I can, I buy local. Whether it’s meat from the farm across the road, the local veg box scheme, cider from up the hill or hiring a local worker. My first choice is supporting our local area. It would be unrealistic to think I can do this for everything, […]
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Hee, hee – a new handmade blouse for me
When I finish sewing a project I always have mixed feelings. On one hand, I’m jumping with joy. At last I can wear/use/give the whatever it is. I can move on to the next project, which has been sitting impatiently in the wings. “Start me. Start me.” On the other […]
Read moreAlphabetPhoto: V is for visitor
A regular visitor to our garden. Helping herself to peanuts from our bird feeders. Unfortunately she tends to make holes in the wire containers, in an attempt to extract a peanut as quickly as possible. Just below her is a jay, hoovering up the dropped food. The jay usually bosses […]
Read moreTraditional Country Living
The season of country shows is upon us again. A chance to see and experience traditional country living, rubbing shoulders with more modern pursuits. Our local show is the Bath and West. I am a great advocate of traditional country skills. Any opportunity to see ploughing or hedge laying, and […]
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