Winds of Spring ....

How did that happen, all of a sudden it feels like Spring.

I feel bad about neglecting this space for such a long time. 

It was a very long and busy Winter, with at the end exceptionally cold temperatures, several storms 

and even some snow.

It has been hard times for the birds in my garden. 

So the last days I've been very busy topping up feeders, 

putting out fresh water and providing shelter.

Luckily they still kept visiting my garden under these hard conditions.

While the blue tit is a regular visitor, this thrush certainly isn't. 

The cold weather must have made him expand his territory. 

And of course my little friend who never seems to fail my expectations of its presence.

I'm so very happy my Hellebore's survived the frost.
Still have to wait and see if my Wisteria and the buds of my Camellia also did,
though I covered them against the cold.

With the freezing temperatures we had, I'm so happy to have the possibility to light a fire. 

One of the features in this house that made me fall in love with it instantly.





Nothing so cosy as doing some stitching by the fire.
I've subscribed to The Stitchery, an initiative of the lovely Nicki.
Although I just started my January Kit, it's already so much fun.
Each month you will receive an exclusive embroidery pattern with full instructions,
the base linen on which to stitch and all of the threads required to complete the work.
There will be suggestions for beginner stitches, depending on your ability and personal taste. 

No lack of plans on this side because I also just registered for the free on line course
''how to grow my own flower cutting patch" given by the inspiring Emma of A bunch of Wild
I can't wait to get started in my little greenhouse again.
A rare photo of yours truly in front of my little sanctuary, which was taken as a product photo of the
 Linen Crossover Apron you can find on our website.

Also busy times updating the website with the following new (spring) items ....

Embroidered Tea Towel

Jane Hogben Mug Leaping Hare

Paper Rabbit

Doll Hare

Wooden Window Box

Porcelain Plate Ivy

Bird Silhouette Robin

Botanic Print Fern

With the sun out again and higher temperatures,
I felt like making something Spring to hang on my front door.
I used the Wooden Star, made from branches from the tree in my garden, as base.
With all other props, you can see in the next photo, I just had a go.

And this is the end result ....

I'm so very happy having a 'chat' with you here again, do hope you liked it too.

Have a lovely weekend all!

Anita
~ xo ~

After being stuck at home with a nasty cold (and now also a stomach bug) I'm so in the mood for Spring.

But nature isn't ready yet, although this picture sure looks like it ....

Gorgeous blue skies ....

'Jack frost' giving its best performance  ....

And even a bit of snow ....

Time to curl up with a blanket ....

Warm and cosy by the open fire ...

Bringing these into home for that ultimate Spring feeling ....

Making plans for the garden ....

And of course bulbs indoors ....

Making one or two photos for the website .... 

And in the meantime loving the view from my living room window .... 

While faffing with this gorgeous Candle Holder, a simple hyacinth and a copy from an illustration found on Pinterest I'm ready for the weekend.

Wishing you all a warm and cosy weekend too ....

Anita

~xo~

P.s. the Knitted Throw , Basket , Hogben Jug & Mug and Square Candle Holder are still available at the Webshop!

A new venture inspired by Nature ....

I know ... I've abandoned this place way too long, but all for a good reason.
It's not that I haven't took any photos, but not the kind I usually share over here.

The last couple of weeks my living room was turned up side down while being used as a 'photo studio'.
All because of the fact that Mr. Reed Warbler and me are starting a new (ad)venture together.

Our love for both Nature and Interior has taken shape in our own Webshop and so very pleased I can finally share it with you ....

As long as we're a couple, I'm the one with the creative ideas and so fortunate with my husband who brings them into reality.
Therefore there will be, alongside New and Vintage items, also our own The Reed Warbler collection.

Most of these items created by my husband like for instance this Bench for the little ones ....

 And some bespoke knitting from my hand, such as this personalised little Dress ....

But most of our products we've sourced with the thought of bringing Nature indoors under our - for instance - category Botanical ....

Picture Frame 

Vintage Books

Botanical School Chart

Although I knew it would be a lot of work 'building' a shop on line, it still took more time than I had expected.
But is was so worth it, because I'm so very happy with the end result.

There's one person in special to thank for, because without him there wouldn't be a shop at all, and that is our youngest son.
Not only he's responsible for the design and everything that comes with it, but also his enthusiasm and confidence has kept me going when doubting sometimes.
All this makes this new venture even more special and counting my blessings even more.

We still have quite a few new products to be added over the next months, so I hope you will stay tuned as we will be adding more stock along the way.

As we're already halfway November it's all about cosy up at home and preparing for Christmas.
So very chuffed with one of our seasonal items, our own produced Hanging Christmas (Advent) Tree ....

  Which is - when all numbered paper bags are opened - also a lovely Christmas display ....

If you want to have a browse .... there's more to find here

Have a lovely weekend!

Anita
~ xo ~

Bringing nature indoors ....

We're already in the second half of October and still we can enjoy beautiful weather conditions. So all the more reason to spend most of the time outdoors while we still can.

This is the view from the terrace at the end of my garden. I love having my first cup of coffee here while the sun enters the garden and watch all beauty that goes around .... 

even when it rains ....

But for me it's a walk in the woods what really makes me enjoy all the beautiful colours of this season ....

And look what we brought home after our lovely walk ....

To bring these beauties indoors I did a little crafting and added these adorable toadstool lights ....

And made this garland which I personal like best when the lights are off but would be very cosy lightning in a children's
room I think ....

I love to watch the blackbirds in the hedgerow from this spot - thanks to this beautiful 'Blackbird and Bee' lampshade from Kettle of Fish now I have a blackbird that lives in my windowsill ....

Another addition from the garden to my windowsill is the dried hydrangea who turn out almost copper ....

All this makes me ready for a cosy Autumn indoors ....

Wish you a lovely Autumn.

Anita
~xo~