This is the wreath I made last March. It’s so simple and effective, using natural elements and the classic soft yellow and green colours of(more…)
Author: Katy
How I designed an outside room with an open fireplace
Until last year, the patio in the far corner of my garden felt quite empty and lacking in character with only a pergola over it.(more…)
Three Ways to Bring Water into the Garden
Water brings another dimension to your garden, if you don’t have any form of water feature you are missing out! As well as adding interest,(more…)
Design a beautiful practical patio
Patio – An outdoor space used for dining and relaxation that adjoins a residence, typically paved. This describes my patio perfectly, it connects the kitchen(more…)
Katy at the Manor Shop
GO TO MY SHOP HERE My working life was spent in retail. I was a department manager in a chain of old fashioned Department Stores(more…)
Growing Wisteria
About my Wisteria My Wisteria is ten years old. I planted it just after having the patio laid, I got the builders to leave a(more…)
How to make a Spring Wreath – with pink and white dried flowers.
At the end of February I am desperate to get a spring wreath on the front door. I’ve been drying gypsophila, berries and grasses in(more…)
Upcycle a radiator cover – from boring to brilliant.
Take a boring B&Q radiator cover and paint it black and replace the inserts with cane webbing and you have a custom made and much(more…)
Murder Mystery Dinner Party
A murder mystery dinner party is like holding a mini play in your home whilst hosting dinner. All the guests are given their character profile(more…)
Quick Christmas Swag Wreath
This wreath is the quickest I’ve made. Last year I went away for the first weekend in December, when I came home I decided to(more…)
