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3. A moment in time.
Let’s just stop and admire the blossom before it turns and falls. Embrace the cold sharp wind and the bluest skies that come with it. Appreciate all we are lucky to have and who we surround ourselves with.
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2. Covent Garden trip
I went to the ballet this week to watch 3 outstanding performances from The Weathering, Solo Echo and DGV. The orchestra was incredible I loved all the music and was completely enchanted with all three pieces. I met my wonderful friend and headed down early to have a beautiful walk around, eat a Ben’s cookie…
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1. My biodiverse garden and the steps I am taking to improve it
A biodiverse garden is one that is overflowing and catering to nature in all its forms. It there to support local wildlife encouraging balance and harmony in what every size space you have. Spring is here so I am falling inlove with my garden all over again! We want to see loves of bees, butterflies…
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Another blog challenge
I really just want to disappear into the world of books and art. I am struggling to find enough inspiration after I have finished painting the ceiling or spring cleaning. So here is my current list. Hopefully I will write more, be inspired more, they are all about gardening but I will change them accordingly.…
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Dance lesson adventure
My friend and his girlfriend are learning to salsa at a local dance club. She couldn’t make it and he still wanted to go, so he asked me to go dancing with him. I agreed and the immediately regretted it. All the crazy thoughts went round my head, what will they think of me, I…
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A spring tablescape
Spring is here. The sun is shining, it has been a glorious week in the UK, weather wise. I have been busy painting rooms, washing ceilings, spring cleaning is in full swing and I am happy to do it. There is something therapeutic about spring cleaning, every morning I sneak into my garden, give it…
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A moment in time: the world is too much with us
Life feels very heavy at the moment. Troubles all over the world. I am weeping for the Ukraine, I cannot image their pain nor anger. For the Russian citizens who don’t want this and are being punished. For the Palestinians unjust apartheid. Ethiopia and the war raging its country. Afghanistan and the unrelenting Taliban. Yemen.…
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My gardening therapy: sewing sweet peas
It’s getting warmer and it’s time to get planting. I love sweet peas and this year I am going to stagger my sweet pea planting. This month I started the first tray and next month I will plant another tray. I have been collecting toilet roll tubes because they are perfect for for sewing sweet…
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My new flower obsession: hellebores
My new flower obsession is the beautiful hellebores. This has come about with my need to provide food for bees in winter. I know I am a little bee crazy but I can’t help it. There is something so joyful about this beautiful winter hardy flower. now that winter has a few weeks left. I…
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It’s a new moon tonight
A good time to start again. A good time to refocus. A good time to link your head to your heart. A good time to let go. A great time to plant some seeds.
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
Dysfunctional Planner 