Floral and Fauna
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To Autumn John Keats *** I LOVE this time of the year. The pace…
I love to embroider. I spend countless hours creating art with thread. Nature as always is my inspiration. My stitches follow nature – whether it be holly bushes or the new robin in my garden.. At this time of the year our hedgerows are filled with graceful cow parsley stems, their delicate white flowers dipping and rising in the breeze.…
I am so pleased to be involved with the lovely Sarah @sherlock_knits in her bid to raise money for Marie Curie via her #slighltbonkersidea -The Flower Power Fund – @flowerpowerfund As you may be aware – Marie Curie provides nursing care to people with terminal illnesses across the UK, as well as support for family and friends. Sarah’s slightly bonkers idea…
We moved to our new house a couple of months ago – it’s a new build so setting up home again has been an exciting, if fairly expensive time. continue reading
Seedheads are often popping up in my work. Cow parsley, allium, clematis, poppies… I find as much beauty in the seedheads as I do the flowers. continue reading
A tasty lunch overlooking the quay and a stroll through Topsham – a small town on the estuary near Exeter, Devon is my perfect way to pass a relaxing Sunday. continue reading
I admit to a passion for poppies papaver in all their varieties. continue reading
Out for a walk today, we were strolling past a field that we’ve been used to seeing empty of livestock. We realised that had been spotted by a herd of inquisitive young bulls far off in the distance! continue reading
A quick trip to the moors this morning to exercise the hounds left me feeling inspired and with that ‘glad to be alive’ feeling! continue reading