Up until around 20 years ago, the highly versatile perfumed purple plant which was first introduced to Britain by the Romans, and once carpeted the English countryside during the summer months was in decline. This
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Log House Holidays – Part 2
With the weather being so wonderful on the lead up to our road trip it had Chris and I praying that the sun would continue to shine for us during our stay. We were very
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Log House Holidays – Part 1
After reading Steph & The Spaniels glowing review of Log House Holidays, it was not long before I was on the phone booking us in for a summer staycation. Since booking, I had been counting down the
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Sparkling Rose Petal Wine
We have an abundance of roses in our garden over the summer months, and each year I enjoy not only looking at them and taking in their scent, I also enjoy making treats out of
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Gin & Tea Garden Party
On a warm summer’s day what could be a better way to while away a few hours with girlfriends than getting together over afternoon tea? The answer….. add gin! After visiting Silent Pool Distillery one
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A Very Ginteresting Evening – Silent Pool Distillery
Perspectives have changed and gin is in! The drink that was once associated with grandparents has transformed itself, especially when it comes to luxury end of the gin spectrum. In the UK over the last
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Elderflower & Lemon Cordial
As many of you will know I made elderflower wine in the autumn, and this spring I was keen to make my first batch of elderflower cordial. My first attempt last spring had been quite unsuccessful,
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Back to Basics at Wriggly Tin Shepherds Huts
Last Wednesday afternoon we packed up the car and set off to meet Chris’s brother Ronnie and his fiancé Jo, along with their Boston Terrier (Yoda). We were on an adventure taking us to Wriggly
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Searching for Snowdrops
Last Saturday in the South East was a blissfully sunny and warm winter’s day. The promise of springtime was well and truly in the air making it perfect weather to enjoy a sunny morning stroll
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Bee(ing) Amazed – An Afternoon at Green Valleys Honey
Since reading of the bee decline a few years back, I have taken an active interest in these fascinating and hardworking little fellow who pollinate much of the food we consume, along with making our diets not only
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Winter Warmer Walks – Leave Your Boots at the Door
Well hello and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that 2018 has so far treated you kindly. Ours has not gone so well thus far with the sudden loss
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Getting Wrapped up for Christmas
Hello all and sorry it’s been a while since the last post. Bit of a mixed bag catch up post here as an update to our December and Christmas antics thus far! Can you believe
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