My very lovely friend Laura (who blogs over at Circle of Pine Trees) gave birth to her third son recently. I wanted to make something nice for him. (I also wanted it to be ready on time, but you know how that’s going to end, don’t you?) Before my sproglet was born, I came across … Continue reading A trio of teeny, tiny trousers
Author: Wolves in London
Garden moodboard: July
One of the nicest things about moving to a new house is discovering all the different flowers that appear across the course of a year. Earlier in the Spring, the back garden was a riot of bright orange, pink and yellow rhododendrons, so I've been pleasantly surprised (that's an understatement, actually, I've been really flipping … Continue reading Garden moodboard: July
Hello world!
I’m back! Did you miss me?! I had my full day of horticulture exams on Monday, so revision time is over and I’ve emerged, blinking, into the sun, like a little mole reappearing after a winter of hibernation. (Disclaimer: previous sentence may not be factually accurate. I’m not that sure that moles do hibernate, nor, … Continue reading Hello world!
A garland of tomatoes
I feel I should offer some apologies to anyone who isn’t that keen on gardening, if you've still stuck with this blog long enough to read this post, for I realise it’s been a bit plant heavy round here these past few weeks. Whenever I’ve put my head above ground from revising for my horticulture … Continue reading A garland of tomatoes
A letter to spammers
Dear spammer, I know you're a terribly busy person, what with all those blogs to comment on and useful links to share with everyone, so firstly, thanks ever so much for taking the time to read this letter. Naturally, I'm delighted that your sister loves my blog. It's very good of her to say so … Continue reading A letter to spammers
Happy World Oceans Day!
Someone really needs to make a calendar highlighting the good "World days" of the year, because I have only just this second, at 5.34pm, discovered that today is World Oceans Day. So, happy World Oceans Day to you all! I think this is the first time I've mentioned it, but I am a really keen … Continue reading Happy World Oceans Day!
Garden moodboard: June
June? June?! June! Where has the other half of this year disappeared to? Still, any alarm about the rapidity of passing time is allayed by a gentle stroll around my garden, which is looking particularly flamboyant right now. Here's the edited version: Why edited? Because, the back garden at the moment is a riot, a … Continue reading Garden moodboard: June
Artist’s houses
This time last year, we were busy house hunting in a (then) completely unknown area of London. I was about eight months pregnant, the weather was glorious for weeks on end, I'd huff and puff round houses, stopping outside every one to have a little sit down and a sip of water. We did stupid … Continue reading Artist’s houses
A petri dish of dead bugs
I’m a bit of a fan of insects. In art form, anyway, perhaps a little less in real life. There’s something really aesthetically appealing to me about the complicated little bodies of bugs, with their iridescent colours and gauze-like wings… I’ve made a paperweight illustrated with “the life cycle of the asparagus beetle.” I put … Continue reading A petri dish of dead bugs
Bounty from the weekend
Not much chat this morning (I've got a Monday morning head on, I'm afraid) but just a few pics of things I harvested / grew / stole over the weekend, along with plans for their transformation... First up, this verdant little bunch of wild garlic leaves. I've felt a little jealous of the country lifestyle … Continue reading Bounty from the weekend
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