Last Saturday the sun shone all day. It was glorious, if a bit chilly. And for a little botanical pick me up, I jumped in the car and took the short drive to one of my favourite places. With just my camera for company, I went for a walk arounds the grounds, enjoying the sunshine,…
Despite my best intentions, with work commitments and other projects on the go, time has eluded me to write a weekly 'Pause for Thought' post. But, with the luxury of a long weekend, I've finally had time to slow down, gather my thoughts and reflect on some simple, happy moments from the past few weeks.…
As is the tradition in March, the weather has brought us sunshine and showers. And just when we might think we have seen the last of winter, the snow arrives to remind us it's not quite over yet. Apparently, spring advances at a speed of approximately 1.9 miles per hour so living where I do,…
In recent years, snowdrops have grown hugely in popularity. Perhaps it's because they are so pretty, perhaps it's the Instagram effect. Perhaps it's simply because in the dark days of winter , when clumps of their delicate white flowers start to emerge from the undergrowth, they are so welcome. In response to their increasing popularity,…
When I write these weekly 'Pause for Thought' posts, sitting at the kitchen table, I ask myself what good things happened this week, what caught my eye, what made me stop in my tracks to admire it, what made me smile? It's so easy for the weeks to fly by and then conclude that nothing much…
As we reach the final day of January, I thought I'd finish on a seasonal note. It may not be a popular month, many might be glad to say goodbye to it, but it hasn't been without its highlights. This past week, especially, we seem to have experienced all four seasons - snow, heavy rain,…
As winter calls for snuggling up with a good book, I thought I'd share a few of my personal favourites. With common themes of nature, gardening and seasons, I love these books for their storytelling, illustrations, language and photography. 1.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett I'm sure many of you will already know this…
