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Objects of Desire – Vanessa Dennett & Oak Tree Barn

March 26, 2019 By Judy Heminsley Leave a Comment

Oak Tree Barn- kettle

Oak Tree Barn stands in the Somerset countryside on the edge of Burrington, a village not far from Bristol. Vanessa Dennett grew up there and following international travels returned to convert the barn from an outbuilding. Prompted by her curiosity about people and craft, she set up her own business, The Simpson Sisters, and runs… [read more]

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Would you wear the same outfit for 100 days?

March 6, 2019 By Judy Heminsley 2 Comments

Wear the same outfit

I don’t think I could, I’d get too bored, even if I was trying to make a point. But I heartily applaud the American teacher who decided to wear the same outfit, in this case a grey dress, for 100 days. Julia Mooney wanted to get her class of 12 and 13 year olds thinking… [read more]

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Justine Weyman – The Velveteen Hound

February 28, 2019 By Judy Heminsley Leave a Comment

The Velveteen Hound - Reuben in emerald collar

Justine Weyman created jewel-coloured leather homewares and accessories through her brand Elytra England. Having become a dog owner, she has now turned her attention and skills to hand making ‘covetable accessories for stylish hounds’ from her home in Frome, Somerset, with her new label The Velveteen Hound. In the third of the Objects of Desire… [read more]

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Niche fragrances at chain store prices

February 25, 2019 By Judy Heminsley Leave a Comment

Niche fragrances

The sun is out and it feels like spring is in the air. Everything feels a little lighter and more relaxed. Time for a little treat to celebrate? Maybe a lovely new perfume? My favourite niche fragrances are expensive, so I was delighted to read the very positive write-up from top beauty blogger Jane Cunningham… [read more]

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Objects of Desire – Tamsin John

January 28, 2019 By Judy Heminsley 2 Comments

Tamsin John stoneware

Tamsin John trained in fine art and specialised in printmaking, and has also worked as a jeweller. She has been working with clay since an inspiring evening class several years ago. She works in a studio in her garden in Bristol, and in the second of the series about creatives’ objects of desire she’s here… [read more]

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And after the saffron chicken...Muhallebi with ros And after the saffron chicken...Muhallebi with rose syrup.
Ottolenghi saffron chicken - a feast for the eyes Ottolenghi saffron chicken - a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.
A fat little golden bumblebee caught my attention A fat little golden bumblebee caught my attention as I walked up Catherine Hill. A little friendlier than the Cornish crab from a few weeks back?
I wonder why I never noticed this gate before. Per I wonder why I never noticed this gate before. Perhaps I did today because the afternoon sun was on it.
Homemade granola from the recipe given to me by Si Homemade granola from the recipe given to me by Simon of @highcliffebb in #Falmouth, after I happily crunched my way through several bowls during our visit last month. Delicious stuff 😋
I’d happily frame the bottom of this upturned bo I’d happily frame the bottom of this upturned boat & put it on a wall!
When it’s spring again, de dum, de dum, tulips f When it’s spring again, de dum, de dum, tulips from Ednovean. And it seems it really, finally is! Happy Easter 🐣🥚🌷
And just along the bench in the last picture, Loui And just along the bench in the last picture, Louis, le petit chat, is making the most of the last of the rays and pointedly ignoring my rude intrusion.
The sun setting over Mount’s Bay casts a mellow The sun setting over Mount’s Bay casts a mellow golden glow over Cornish palms and succulents.
I was on the Radio 4 programme Out of Office this I was on the Radio 4 programme Out of Office this morning, talking about why I started Jelly coworking groups for freelancers, and the worst bits of working from home. Have a listen to find out what it’s like to work in a coworking space (you mean I’m supposed to talk to people?) and what Jelly is all about. The link’s in the bio, and soon I’ll share the link to all the coworking info in my blog Work from Home Wisdom, including a step-by-step guide to setting up your own group.
I love the granite steps that lead up the outside I love the granite steps that lead up the outside of Cornish barns, in this case to @ednoveanfarm’s kitchen. (You may need to zoom in to see). Captain Poldark is about to come riding round the corner...
Following the evening sun to explore @ednoveanfarm Following the evening sun to explore @ednoveanfarm’s Italian garden. Statues, olive trees & props left behind by a German film crew lie  waiting to be discovered behind the high hedges.
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