Monthly Archives: May 2012

Greenhouse Lust

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Greenhouse lust has taken hold here. Until a few days ago we were taken over by seedlings. Sadly they were left out over night and the slugs and snails took full advantage of the gastronomic delights laid out for them. … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on May 21, 2012 by admin

There’s a whole load of thought going on here about what makes home sweet home. Yes it’s about being with the ones you love in a safe place but what else is it about? There’s the way home looks, feels, … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre, London

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Fulham Palace Road with it’s heavy urban traffic, crawling along in the car, ears protesting from the noise of heavy trucks grinding through the gears, in the summer a hot dusty street, pavement sticky and melting, somewhere I try to … Continue reading →

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New Sofa Covers

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Following on from Kaffe Fassett needlepoint your own design, here’s a very tasty sofa covered in hand sewn fabric at Osterley Park. The pictures are not great but they show life isn’t about one size fits all and give an … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Rhubarb

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

Every time I see rhubarb growing I am filled with awe at the uncurling of the gigantic leaves. I got to thinking the plants are so beautiful with their fresh green deeply crunkled leaves and intense red stems, they’d make … Continue reading →

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