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As I write this post, the Cow Parsley has all but disappeared. This view got me thinking about styling rooms and cosy corners of the shop through what I can find through foraging. My ability to grow an abundance of flowers isn't quite where I would like it to be,…
Review by Beverly Lister. American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins One of my favourite book genres is Thriller, and I have indeed read many. But American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins is on another level entirely. It is a meaty book, coming in at around 465 pages. But as a testament to…
My Last Supper: One Meal, a Lifetime in the Making by Jay Rayner Jay Rayner is a renowned food critic and writer, so it’s not surprising that at most of his one man shows, inevitably an audience member will ask him, ‘What would be your last supper?” This question…
Remember, wreaths are not just for Christmas. I make them for any season, using dried and/or fresh. We have recently starting offering wreath kits as part of our handmade section, so please do check that out. In the meantime, if you would like to make your own, here are…
I am literally a walking advert for Autumn, my wardrobe, branding and home. I love the deep Autumn colours, such as slate greys, burgundy reds, and indigo blues; jewel tones and dark, moody neutrals. We could never have imagined this time last year, just how much time we would actually…
At the beginning of lockdown, one of the few things I was actually quite optimistic about was the 'new' way of socialising. The thought of not having to dress up, buy bad wine or have to leave the house to socialise was actually something to be joyful about. However, after…
Last Sunday, I decided to take a heap of wooden tiles that had sat outside the house (intended to be used on our shed), and bring them inside to create a textured wall. Yes, the bedroom now smells of a log cabin, yes I am kept away by the noise…
Walk is taken from www.fancyfreewalks.org. This is a glorious and fairly short walk, full of variety, with a fine village at the start and a good pub at the high point. It also passes close to two of the most interesting and ancient churches in Surrey. 1. Coming…