Driftwood beach hut's today

Lovely morning

Just beyond the cowshed

It all looked rather pretty outside today after the rain

Lighthouse Cove

Driftwood cottages at Seagull Cove....

Common Farm British flowers by post

I had to share this wonderful flower company I have just stumbled upon. 'Common Farm Flowers' based in Somerset, you can find out all about them here.  British flowers by post as well as workshops  on how to grow your own cutting garden, tie posies, wedding flowers and so much more.

Forget me not cottage

Blubell cottage

Lovely idea from The Simple Things magazine

Recipe: Blackcurrant leaf ice lollies

Try these unusual ice lollies from our green-fingered foodie, Mark Diacono. Pinch a couple of handfuls of early leaves from across the whole bush, so as not to deplete any part of the plant. The summer and early autumn leaves are still good, but the May leaves are best. This also works well with elderflower and midsummer scented geranium leaves. This makes a fine sorbet, too – just pour the liquid into a plastic tub, freeze for a few hours, then whisk an egg white into the slush and freeze.

Blackcurrant leaf ice lollies

2 large handfuls of young blackcurrant leaves/a 500ml jugful, fairly tightly packed
270g sugar
700ml cold water
Juice of 3 lemons

1 Crush the blackcurrant leaves to help release the aroma and flavour by either squeezing them tightly in your hand or gently pounding with the end of a rolling pin.

2 Put them in a stainless steel saucepan with the water and sugar. Bring slowly just to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and simmer for 3 mins only.

3 Allow to completely cool.

4 Add the lemon juice, then strain. 5 Pour the juice into lollipop moulds and freeze. 

Wash Day!

Quay Side

Cornish Slate

Early block printing

WORKSHOP WITH VANESSA ARBUTHNOTT

A few years ago I had the chance to attend a workshop at the home of designer Vanessa Arbuthnott. The morning started with talks on colour and design then lunch in the lovely kitchen and a tour around the converted barn showed a home full of her own beautiful printed fabrics, a quick class in the art of block printing and the day was finished off with afternoon tea. A very inspirational day!

Low Tide

New Screens

                                               New Wild flower screens almost ready

British Lettuce

                      Early British lettuce just like a giant flower....and tasted delicious