Simple, Homespun style on a Misty Morning - Laura Ashley Most would be surprised to hear that it is often the misty, moody days here in our woodland that feed my soul. The muted birdsong, the gentle light and the absolute stillness in the trees, it serves as a wonderful tool to kick-start my day and to focus my mind. As Spring approaches,[...]
A few weeks ago an 'acquaintance' bumped into me and my husband on a rare evening out together with some friends. We hadn't seen her for a while, so when our gaze met, she bowled over and without so much as a "how are you?" she launched at me with: "Any more babies yet?" Before I could say anything, she proceeded to rip open my coat (I kid you[...]
You may have read When Emma arrived in the woods - Emma Mattress and how delighted we are with the Emma Mattress in our spare room. What I didn't mention in my post was just how excited our little girl was from the moment the Emma Mattress was delivered. As a family, we are firm believers in recycling, upcycling and doing what we can to r[...]
Some might say that as a creature of the woods, I am a creature of habit, and they would be right... I love my daily routine of waking, walking the dogs, going on adventures with my daughter, settling down of an evening, cooking, kicking back, then heading to bed, and it is the hours of sleep I really depend on to feel ready to face the world.[...]
Thank you to everyone who entered Handmade Ceramic Cup from Viv + Bo - Giveaway with #myslowmorning at the end of last year. Back from 2017, this month, I am thrilled to tell you that the prize is coming from Liberty Kelly. Liberty Kelly produce classically inspired modern British heritage tweed jackets, ponchos, parka coats as well as cosy soc[...]
The first few weeks of 2017, have been somewhat hazy. A blur of sleepless nights, temperatures, tears and tantrums all thanks to the Chicken Pox Virus. I am thankful though, as trying as it may have been, the virus gave us an extra week together, to get some much needed recovery over at my parents' house, after all the excitement of the Christmas[...]
Winter is all about hunkering down and enjoying Winter warmers to get cosy, whether indoors or out. After a few grey, gloomy days, the sun and crisp blue skies finally reappeared, so after completing all my outdoor jobs, I decided to dig in and set about finishing the last of my Christmas cards. Our bedroom is lovely, however, I see the spare ro[...]
Keeping chicken, to most probably doesn't seem like the sort of thing that needs dressing up; an egg is an egg, and an egg goes in a box and that is it, right? Well, there are some chicken keepers, like myself, who love, and have always loved the details. Taking something that is otherwise plain and simple and dressing it up and making it look nice,[...]
Thank you to everyone who entered Handmade ceramic cup from Viv + Bo – Giveaway with #myslowmorning_ last month, the winner has been named below along with many more lovely captures. I have shared a selection of the unique and beautiful Viv + Bo collection we have in our own home, that really work wonderfully with our home style. Viv + Bo [...]
As I have mentioned many times before, our woodland home is a little on the tatty side. Originally the main offices for the surrounding 700 acres of woodland (that has since been split and sold in small lots) it is a very basic, poorly made timber clad building and was vacant for years even when my husband set up his oak framing workshop here[...]