Looking out over the landscape, I could not have ordered more perfect weather. A remote landscape. Wide open vista. The chance to visit a pre-historic site. It’s purpose lost in time. It could only be windy and overcast, with the hint of rain. Perfect.
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Culzean Castle: National Trust
This time last week, we were up in Scotland visiting Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. Now school has started, it feels like it could have been months ago, but it really was last week. The castle and country park are owned by the National Trust for Scotland. As National Trust members, […]
Read moreHere I am: Inspired
I am inspired. Full to the brim, to be precise. I have more ideas zinging around my head than ever, but these are fresh ones and seem to have a life of their own. As every crafter knows, the project that shouts loudest wins. And where has all this inspiration […]
Read moreHere I am: Among the flowers
Each year we leave the grass to grow. It attracts all sorts of insects as well as toads and frogs. I have a spot that I like to sit on the ground and watch the damsel flitting and dragonflies hunting. Like shiny streaks of colour. Quartering the ground. The soldier […]
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