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17 May 2023. A moment in the day.

I had one of those moments today that followed into several moments of it feeling all a little surreal that it is finally coming together. A tidy desk, a to-do list, fine art prints to order, a thank you card and Certificates of Authenticity to send, editing a wonderful interview for the Interview Series and […]

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Interview Series: Janae Paquin Bowden Pottery.

  I’ve made this series to highlight women who are starting out. They have created something out of nothing, following those whispers and are moving forward with bringing their dreams to life. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, supporting and lifting each other up. There is enough for everyone to be successful, in what ever […]

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Names and sources of fabrics used.

Hello there! Thank you for the positive feedback and questions after I posted this photo. I made the cushions myself and have listed the fabric for you below. Left to Right. First little pillow. Fabric on the front. Cath Kidston. Hampstead Rose Blue. Fabric on the back. Green linen offcut. Left over material from a […]

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16 May 2023. A moment in the day.

That proud Mama feeling when our Liliana mentioned she would make up some new herbal tea blends since were running low. My goal is to post a photo each day in May. A moment captured during the day, calming, peaceful, uplifting. Something positive as we move into the colder months in the Southern Hemisphere and […]

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15 May 2023. A moment in the day.

My favourite corner of the couch to sit. I can watch the birds through the big windows opposite. Bluebell snuggled in next to me. The wood heater on, as I go about my work creating a series of square 30 x 30cm fine art prints. Until tomorrow, Jude x Fairy Wren Cottage Shopkeeper- she/her The […]

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14 May 2022. A moment in the day.

My favourite little flowery fairy lights have returned. The Autumn Ornamental Cherry Tree is flowering again. So sweet! My goal is to post a photo each day in May. A moment captured during the day, calming, peaceful, uplifting. Something positive as we move into the colder months in the Southern Hemisphere and our Northern Hemisphere […]

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Q & A. Six tips to consider when designing a Henhouse.

Question: What would you say is the most important consideration when designing a chook/henhouse? Answer: 1. So many design considerations compliment each other and if one isn’t right it effects the outcome poorly. 2 .Airflow and ventilation is at the top of my list. Followed by orientation. Where you site your henhouse. eg. In the […]

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Q & A: Poultry Breed book recommendation.

Question: How did you know what poultry breeds to buy and look after? I bought this book for our daughter Liliana when she was about 7 years old. The descriptions helped us decide what breeds suited us best, keeping in mind the size of our henhouse and the areas they have to free range. Hundred’s […]

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Q & A: When is the best time to buy fruit trees, roses and berries.

Keep a look out for bare rooted fruit trees, berries and roses sold barerooted, usually in bags full of some type of sawdust medium. Late Autumn through to mid Winter are when they are in the nurseries or on mail order and at their prime to be taken home and planted. Late Winter is when […]

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