Milk
This blog post is the story of my experience of breastfeeding and how it made me wonder about how all the other mammals are getting on. Before I had a baby I was told that breastfeeding is hard. I thought maybe
The Great Tit Kingdom
Although many different species of birds frequent our bird feeders in the garden, it is the kingdom of the Great Tit. These handsome, squabbalacious tits are the no-nonsense rulers of the peanut feeders. They pester, bully and quarrel with
The First Family Holiday: Argyll’s Secret Coast
I didn't find as much time to keep my holiday sketchbook as I usually do! I naively packed lots of activities - books and drawing work and so on - thinking that there would be time for lovely hobbies
The View From The Pram
We found out we were pregnant shortly after getting the keys to The New House (which is over a year now, so I should probably just start referring to it as The House). I was excited about the idea
The Shop Re-Opens!
Our little baby boy, Murdo (or The Piglet, as I most often call him as he makes lots of snuffly piglet noises and has legs that look like sausages), was born in May and since then we've been enjoying getting
The Wren: Small but Mighty
Today, the first Sunday in May, is International Dawn Chorus Day. This day is an annual celebration of the peak of the spring dawn chorus symphony. All over the country there are early morning walks and events planned
Studio Tour
I've been asked a few times since I moved studio space last summer for some pics of the studio. I see artist's studios on Pinterest that are filled with green-leafed plants, quirky finds and tastefully splattered paint. Mine is not
Our First Spring at New House
We moved house at the end of the summer so this is our first spring in New House. It's been completely joyful discovering the spring flowers, one by one, as they make their appearance. Neither of us are
Easter Cards
Easter is a time of renewal, hope and the promise of new life. Here's some ideas for nature-themed Easter cards to send to loved ones. [The captions under the images are click-able] April Wild Months Card; £2.30 Charlie Bunny Card; £2.30Also comes
Grape Hyacinths of Anticipation
As each of the spring flowers comes out, we get a little closer to the estimated due date of our little baby. First it was the snowdrops, then the crocuses, then the bright yellow daffodils and the calm white