A couple of weekends ago I volunteered on the Butterfly conservation stand at BBOWTs wild wood fair. I had a great time talking to members of the public and playing games such as spot that and name that moth. My favourite bit of the day however was when I went home taking with me this Read more about Elvis is in the building[…]
The not very nice looking building in the above picture was our old shed. It was breeze block built and had the dreaded asbestos on its roof. Originally it was linked to the kitchen by a lean to but unfortunately for us the roof on the lean to had been put on back to front Read more about Destruction![…]
I was so excited when I sent my moth wings to be fired, after working through the design I was really pleased with the painted wings. I just had enough time to do a small suncatcher (below) to use up my paint & then it was time to say goodbye to my pieces as they Read more about Back from the Kiln – not quite right[…]
When I first decided to keep chickens cost was very much an issue so I bought them a wooden coop which gave them the house and run space they needed, but was a bit tricky in that it had to be painted with wood preserver (and chicken friendly wood preserver at that), was a bit Read more about Chicken run[…]
This time last year I was four months into the New Years Resolution Club, a monthly club for ladies who wanted to achieve goals. We set ourselves targets and then during the following month tried to make progress on that target. During the first few sessions we were encouraged to create moodboards and think about Read more about Things to make – some reflections on my first bits of making to sell[…]
I’m in a bit of a blog quandary this week as I’m working on lots of things bur they are mostly presents which I can’t show on here for fear their intended recipients may be reading! This isn’t too bad however as I realise a hen update is well overdue. (a few weekends ago in Read more about Chicken progress[…]
So well before Christmas I saw a tweet from the WWF asking for nominations for their Hidden Heroes awards. I had been eading a blog by a lady called Jen Gale – My Make do and Mend Year for about 6 months and found it completely inspiring & after reading the criteria decided that Jen and the blog definitely deserved Read more about Hidden Heroes awards at the WWF[…]
It is my sad duty to report the passing of Helena, top chicken and undisputed beauty of the coop, and best friend of Myrtle. On a particularly cold winters morning when going to give the girls their breakfast and let them out for the day we found Helena still seemingly asleep in the nesty box, we Read more about Farewell Helena[…]
No post this week as I am really ill (I blame the weather…) why not check out some of my Pinterest boards & I should be at full strength (just like the lemsip) to resume regular posting next week. Related posts: A week I’m pleased to see the back off Demolition Bye bye Bella
This weekend we headed down to Boscombe for the wedding of Jamses cousin Adam and his Fiancee Vicki. It was a fantastic day, a beautiful church with stunning reception venue. Here are some pics from the big day: The deal was sealed with a kiss The church was beautiful & I particularly liked the stained Read more about Adam and Vicki’s wedding[…]