So, this morning I was interviewed live on local radio. Ostensibly it was about my role in my new job, but as it's Mental Health Awareness week I was asked about why I think that my workplace is beneficial to people. As of last month I work with volunteers on a 3.5 acre allotment, which … Continue reading Taking time to smell the roses
The smaller the better…
I am 85% happy with my small garden, but I'm still mesmerised by large gardens and regularly daydream about what I would do with more space to play with. When I first came across this quote, it seemed a bit counter-intuitive, but as I wrote the quote out with my calligraphy pen I realised the … Continue reading The smaller the better…
Heavenly light
We recently visited Lincoln on a day out with some friends, and took a detour from the beer garden we were enjoying the sun in to take a look around Lincoln Cathedral. I was enthralled by the sunshine creating pools of light on the stone floors through the stained glass windows. So ethereal and otherworldly. … Continue reading Heavenly light
Savouring the small things
To work further on my watercolour skills I've been painting what's around in the garden during our delayed spring. My son and I were in the front garden and his attention was taken by the grape hyacinths, or little purple Christmas trees as he calls them! We decided to collect a few bits and pieces … Continue reading Savouring the small things
A brush with daffodils
For the last couple of weeks I've been trying out watercolour. Hence the lack of blog posts, every night has been painting night! The daffodils in front of my bay window finally flowered this week, seemingly delayed by the prolonged winter. You can still see that the petals are flecked with rain, but they were … Continue reading A brush with daffodils
