I’m sorry for my lack of activity this last month-I’m pleased to say I’m emerging from my hibernation and I’m ready to overload you with strange, naturey bits and pieces! As much as I would’ve benefited from a winter of snoozing and re-energising for the coming year, in reality, my ‘cubs’ have spent the last […]
Yesterday I treated myself to a Mandala Workshop run by artist and teacher Clare Schild. Clare is one of the most peaceful people I’ve met. Her artwork has developed and changed over the past few years alongside her spiritual journey and this reflection is beautiful and fascinating to follow. Her acrylic paintings vary from mesmerising […]
This week is national tree week and whether you celebrate by planting some trees, spending time amongst them or simply by thinking about trees and nature, I hope you enjoy it! I’m happy to share with you a painting that I loved creating as it allowed me to become fully absorbed in all things ‘tree’ […]
There are days where we could do with a dose of nature but life seems to get in the way. I’ve touched briefly on ideas such as indoor gardening and art, but another great way to access the calming effects of nature in everyday life is through the written word. There are some wonderful books […]
About a month ago the kids got a parcel in the post. It was eagerly opened and turned out to be this book from their lovely granny. ‘I am the seed that grew the tree’ is a wonderful book with a nature poem for every day of the year. After a month of reading, it’s […]
The weather has turned and Autumn is in full swing with its beautiful colours and frosty mornings. Animals and plants are brimming with exciting activity in preparation for the colder months ahead. A bit like the squirrels, this time of year always fills me with the burning need to hoard… and foraging is very much […]
Today is World Mental Health Day-it’s so important to look after ourselves and make sure we treat ourselves with the same kindness we would give others. Sending out positive energy to you all 💚
‘If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.’ Frances Hodgson Burnett-The Secret Garden Not only do we need to nurture and care for the world we live in but we also need to think through what ‘seeds’ we are sowing. What are the effects of our actions […]
This week I’ve been hinting VERY heavily to my husband that a Storm Glass would make a fantastic Christmas present… (if you’re reading this Nick-I don’t know how much less subtle I could be!) If you haven’t heard of or seen them, Storm Glasses are the most beautiful instrument for ‘predicting’ the weather. Predicting being […]
Congratulations to our winner @kerryanningram – I’ll message you shortly!! Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to share my autumn celebrations with you. If you didn’t win, you can still get hold of one of our beautiful Indian Agate bracelets on our Etsy page http://www.tingshaUK.etsy.com They are just wonderful for this time of […]
