Garden Posies and Cruet Sets maybe something of a bizarre title but it all came about during Fathers Day. I had invited many of my family to enjoy a Fathers Day meal at home and the dinning area of the house resembled a bistro, I kid you not. As it was an occasion I thought …
June 2016
My Crochet Adventures
Following on from my previous post on learning to crochet with Beautiful Things, I thought it was time for an update. First I have to say that once you find yourself a comfy spot there really is no stopping, even just practicing is very therapeutic. Double Crochet So, I’ve watched the introduction and read the …
Affordable Garden Art for your Garden
Recently I have added a contemporary garden ornament to my garden in Shropshire. Discovering intriguing and appealing art at large country gardens and historic properties is more popular now than ever. Just look at the success and emotion stirred by the poppies display at the Tower of London. It brings art and sculpture in a natural setting to many …
Claire Austin Plants Open Day
On the England, Wales border of the counties of Shropshire and Powys you will find the garden nursery of Claire Austin Perennials. The nursery has many plants but specialises in Peonies and Irises. Once a year Claire Austin opens the nursery to the public along with her private garden. You may already be familiar with …
Ideas for Handmade Wedding and Birthday Cards
I am sharing some recent craft makes with you today. Browsing Pinterest for Wedding Card and Birthday Card ideas I discovered lots of inspiration. I combined some of the ideas to come up with two rather lovely yet different cards. Handmade Tying the Knot Wedding Card Both the cards I have made have a sewing slant …
Garden Maintenance with Ryobi One+ Cordless Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer
Nothing makes a garden look cared for than a cut lawn or a perfectly sculptured hedge. Today I am reviewing the Ryobi 18v Cordless Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer, part of the Ryobi One+ system of tools. With far more hedge than an average garden, the task of cutting the garden hedge is usually a well organised event. …
Rhubarb and Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Rhubarb Chocolate pudding is such a favourite Rhubarb recipe of mine, it gets baked several times a year once the Rhubarb is ready for picking in the garden. Chocolate & Rhubarb Pudding Usually this pudding is made in one large pudding dish and serves 10-12 people, great for a big family gathering. But I have found it …