A trip I took in October 2022 to Vermont to see the fall colour.
A Trip to Vermont in the Fall
Author: Katy
Guest Bedroom Refresh – From Boring to Boutique Hotel
My guest bedroom had been painted duck egg blue since we moved in 14yrs ago, it was looking tired and worn and desperately needed a(more…)
Creating a stylish, practical home study
Last year I decided to transform our family room/snug into a study. This room was originally a family room used a lot when my sons(more…)
Ice Bucket – made of ice!
I made this very pretty, very cheap but incredibly effective ice bucket last year at Christmas. You could use any seasonal foliage, flowers, leaves etc(more…)
Christmas wreath using spruce, eucalyptus and viburnum berries.
This is the wreath I made last year (2020). I don’t make my wreath until the first week of December, as I use mostly fresh(more…)
Homemade Biscotti – easy and delicious
I made biscotti for the first time last Christmas, it was so easy and lasted for weeks kept in an airtight container. Originally from Tuscany(more…)
Autumn Wreath
This wreath is perfect for Autumn, reflecting the colours of the changing leaves and pumpkins of October and also the fiery hues of bonfire night.(more…)
How I look after my ancient and new olive trees
My 200yr old Olive bonsai 200yr old olive tree I have owned this tree for 10yrs, originally it was growing in an olive grove in(more…)
Fruit and vegetables I grow every year
I started growing fruit and vegetables about 15yrs ago before I moved to my present home and back then I didn’t have a greenhouse or(more…)
Easy Natural Easter Decorations
How to make a selection of different, natural Spring/Easter decorations You will need : – Moss – I get mine from the garden Quails eggs(more…)
