Busy sewing. This sweet mouse (next to a homegrown pumpkin) is made using a Cath Kidston strawberry print. It was fun incorporating the print into my design. I knew the basic mouse shape I wanted, so I just drew out the template freehand. I added dried lavender in with the […]
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Deep breathe
This week sees the beginning of a new routine for our household. For the first time in over nine years, I have none of the children at home. No pre-schoolers. TF started school on Monday. He’s only had three half days so far, but I think he is enjoying it. […]
Read moreHamish, I shrunk ya trews
Before bedtime, AJ presented me with the list of things she needed to take on her next day school trip. In all fairness to her, I had seen the list the week before, but after major excitement at the weekend….it went straight out of my head. Among the list was […]
Read moreBaking with Lavender
Since tasting Lavender and Almond cake at the Lavender farm, I have been determined to try baking it at home. I cannot think of anything else that I have baked that is so naturally pretty. I love the little specks of lavender in the cake and, of course, it smells […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
