No electricity today. Best place to be was outside, with my wheel barrow and hand tools, rather than inside amassing a list of appliances I couldn't turn on.

Love the textures and patterns in this 1950's flea market gem

Look out for my tasty new illustrations in Waitrose Kitchen magazine.

Introducing.... Gabriella, a perky lady with an independent mind, and Sylvie, our oldest resident, named after the ballet dancer on account of her russet flecked plumage. Just dashing out to chase them off the lettuces.

Hi, welcome to my brand new blog where I'll be sharing images of the things that make me smile as I fiddle around in my studio and garden. Picking fat, hairy gooseberries with the sun on my back hit the spot today.