Hello, Just popping in to say hello and let you know that behind the scenes I’m working away on a big website refresh. You’ll see changes appear gradually. I press publish as soon as something is complete instead of waiting for a big reveal. It feels wonderful to be doing this after shifting all of […]

Hello, Do you already subscribe to my monthly newsletter called Fairy Wren Cottage Postcards? It’s in your inbox if you haven’t seen it already. Last night, Liliana helped me send out the October Postcard. Each time we send out a Postcard there is a notification that a couple of emails have bounced. So if you […]

Edit: New website for All Home Renovations and Maintenance, my husband Michael Van Heel’s bespoke carpentry business is now live. Click here to visit www.allhomerenovationsandmaintenance.com  Hello, It’s been awhile hasn’t it! I have been sharing less posts on my Fairy Wren Cottage instagram account and writing fewer blog posts related to Fairy Wren Cottage but […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 10th July 2024. The 6th day of my new series: Our ducks in the Quince Orchard. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime blossom, the abundance in the garden during Summer, or the golden light in Autumn. Like I mentioned in my […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 5th day of my new series: With Liliana on Uni break we spent some lovely crafting time together. Late afternoon when the cold is settling in, cups of tea in front of the woodfire. Very cosy. This is the shawl Lil finished for me that […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 4th day of my new series: Ornamental Apricot blossom. We planted this darling tree when it was tiny, now it is about 6 x 6 metres. The tree that keeps on giving with lots of lovely shade in the warmer months and in the colder […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 3rd day of my new series: Liliana and I sat in front of the woodfire this afternoon, the fog settling in early and listened to this wonderful podcast episode. Growing Pansies for Cut Flower Production with Brenna Estrada @threebrothersblooms on @theflowerpodcast with Scott Shepherd. Brenna […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 6th July 2024. The 2nd day of my new series: Bringing the washing in (cushion covers made by me) along with the rest of the washing after a day of drying in the Winter sunshine. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 5th July 2024. The 1st day of my new series: Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime blossom, the abundance in the garden during Summer, or the golden light in Autumn. Like I mentioned in my Fairy Wren Cottage Postcard for June […]