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For Mothers Day this year, my daughter gave me a sign for our greenhouse. She made it from the lid of an old Whisky cask and painted it by hand. I think homemade gifts are the best and I’ll definitely treasure this one. Thank you H, I love it … Xxx

Can’t wait to get our bikes out again … ⛰

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Yay … just finished planting our new raised beds (all handmade).

After a lot of consideration we finally decided, that we’d use our greenhouse to create a year round herb garden. So happy with how it’s turned out … we settled on some mint, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, bay, curry plants, sage, thyme and tarragon. So yummy, I can’t wait to start cooking with them …

We’ve also popped in an olive tree, so I’m excited to see how it fares … fingers crossed

Anyway, it was so nice to get out in the garden again … let’s hope this beautiful spring weather continues.

Morning All … I’ve decided to join the lovely makers on Folksy, who are trying to raise some money to help the Ukrainian people. I’ll be making a few pieces and donating 50% of the money raised, to the Red Cross Appeal for Ukraine. My heart is truly breaking and I have to do something, however small.

I’ve ordered some gorgeous blue and yellow Paracord, and hope to make some bracelets and keyrings. But to start the ball rolling, I’ve added this Sunflower Brooch to my Folksy shop collection ‘Stand With Ukraine’.

If you can, please pop over to Folksy and check out the other makers too, we’d really appreciate any support you can offer … Xx

With the days getting longer and warmer, things are definitely ramping up around here. I’m so excited for Spring to arrive and can’t wait to loose myself in the garden. I’m transferring these guys to the greenhouse today: Rosemary, Caraway and Tarragon. I’m also hoping to grow some ginger this year, something I’ve never tried before … so if you have any tips or pointers, I’d love to hear them …

Oh … and also very excited to share, we have some Bees arriving soon. But more on that later.

Take care everyone … sending love.

If you’re looking for a short break or holiday in the UK, I’m happy to share that our wee holiday let cottage is now available to book.

Situated in the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Enjoy dark skies, beautiful scenery, whisky, nature and outdoor adventures.

The cottage sleeps four people and is open all year, including Christmas & Hogmanay … A warm welcome awaits.

For more details on activities and booking availability,

please follow the link in our bio above … ⛰

We saw the first hints of spring today, with a beautiful cascade of snowdrops flowing down to the river. With all the sadness and worry at the moment, they were definitely a very welcome sight and brought a smile to my face.

Here’s a quick throwback to last summer and happier times, with birds singing and sheep in the distance. It was just a happy day … ⛰

Sending love to all in these troubled times …

I really enjoy sewing these embroidery hoops and as I appear to have gotten a little carried away, thought I might work towards a wee shop update on the 28th Feb …

I just need to decide on some backing fabric …

Sending love to all in these troubled times … Xxx

Storm Eunice has left us a good covering of snow. It’s so calm and beautiful out there now … completely different from the scary situation we were in yesterday.

Hope you’re all staying safe and sending love to all those affected by this crazy weather.

Anyway, guess it’s time to start digging out … ❄️☃️

Storm Eunice has arrived. Thankfully we seem to have avoided the high winds, lots of snow though … please stay safe everyone.

It’s beauty never ceases to amaze me …

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