Angela

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• Chickens in the Kitchen

  

  Not strictly true that there are chickens in my kitchen. However, I do have a fabulous chicken print fabric, which you may recall I used previously to create a... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 1930 Vintage Style Interior with a Pink Champagne Theme

  

  By now it must be obvious that I have a love of history and heritage. I have shared with you many of my visits to country houses and gardens, including... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Day Out Around Much Wenlock - A Visit to Shipton Hall, Shropshire

  

  Moving on from visiting Buildwas Abbey and our tea and cake stop in Much Wenlock, we arrived at Shipton Hall just before the 2.30pm opening time. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Common Garden Pests and How to Manage Them Infographic

  

  All gardeners will encounter damage to the plants and crops they grow from insects. But knowing how best to manage this in an organic way can be a challenge. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Zinnia Sprite Cut Flowers - Garden Bouquet #2

  

  Gosh how remiss of me, I have just realised I have neglected to share with you some of the garden flowers I have picked for display in the house this year. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tea on the Square - Much Wenlock Tea Room

  

  There are some lovely shops in Much Wenlock as well as the Wenlock Priory an English Heritage property to visit. Today however was not a day for shopping. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Evolution of the Ice Cream Van - Do You Remember a Rock Around the Choc Ice...

  

  All the talk of UK holidays in my previous posts, has made me think of Summertime and ice creams. This fabulous infographic shares some fascinating facts about... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Holidaying in the UK...so Much to Discover Including Details of a Competition

  

  I love holidaying in the UK. As I have grown older I have appreciated there is still so much more to see and do in our own country, that I have chosen... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Day Out Around Much Wenlock - Buildwas Abbey English Heritage

  

  Visiting Buildwas Abbey an English Heritage property between Ironbridge and Much Wenlock has been on my list of places to visit for sometime. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• I Found Cake Heaven at Crystals Cupcakes Shop Telford

  

  If you follow me on social media you will have certainly seen photographs of Crystals Cupcakes. Crystals Cupcakes have amassed quite a following locally and hav... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creating a Holiday Memory Board Using Your Travel Souvenirs

  

  The memories of my holiday to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are still fresh in my mind. I wanted a way to capture that moment of thinking about my holiday,... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Saving Broad Bean and Pea Seeds

  

  This year I left a few pods on my Pea and Broad Bean plants. Why? Because I was planning ahead for next years harvest and saving myself some pennies. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Butterscotch Shortbread Recipe

  

  This Butterscotch Shortbread recipe, has just a few ingredients to create a taste of luxury. My basic shortbread recipe is a tried and trusted one, with a simpl... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Day out to Croome Park National Trust Property in Worcestershire

  

  Unplanned visits usually turn out to be some of the best days out, and a visit to the National Trust Croome Park property was just that. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• I Would Love to Have Chickens in My Garden. Scratching Ar...

  

  I would love to have chickens in my garden. Scratching around the ground, living in a funky modern style chicken coop. Or maybe I just like the idea of keeping... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Needle Case Wrap Great British Sewing Bee Sewing Kit

  

  Time for sewing again, using a sewing kit from the Great British Sewing Bee collection of kits. This particular sewing kit to make a Needle Case Wrap was a... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Giant Cupcake Birthday Cake with Rainbow Butter Cream

  

  The birthday cake of choice for my niece this year was to create a giant cupcake cake with a piped topping sitting in a giant cupcake case made from chocolate.... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Painting Clay Terracotta Pots

  

  The flowers are putting on a wonderful display in the garden this Summer. But some of my terracotta pots are looking a little less than presentable. So you... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Upcycled Wooden Plant Trays for the Garden

  

  My sewing room is not the only place that has been furnished with upcycled items of late. My garden has also received the same treatment. Well a few wooden plan... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Plants Through the Post - Suttons Seeds Review

  

  If like me you have ever wondered how delicate annual flowering plants can survive a journey from the grower to your front door, then read on. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES