What a weird weather January it's been so far. I have to admit, I was not one of those welcoming the cold snap a few weeks back with open arms. Nope, my arms were huddled inside three trillion layers of clothes, wearing gloves, sitting under a blanket, clutching a cup of hot chocolate in front … Continue reading In the garden: January
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Experiment: growing succulents in water
I found this stunning photo on Pinterest (where else?) a little while ago. It's of a sort of terrarium-slash-vase called the 1012 Terra glass vessel (you can buy it here) and is made by a Japanese duo called Daisuke Tsumanuma and Kenichi Yamada. I have been lusting for such wondrousness in my house ever since … Continue reading Experiment: growing succulents in water
The fruit preservation society
I’m a chronic over-caterer. I’d far rather have leftovers for weeks than the thought of – good god! the horror! – a guest leaving the house after a meal still feeling a little bit peckish. This urge to feed someone more food in one day than they could reasonably eat in a week really comes … Continue reading The fruit preservation society
In recent weeks…
The transition from December to January has had me in a flurry of planning, organising and new starts, in a way it doesn’t normally. Typically, the start of January sees me sitting in a post-Christmas fug, depressed about the lack of availability (or acceptability) of a Bucks Fizz for breakfast and wine at lunch and … Continue reading In recent weeks…
The bottom of the garden
What will go at the bottom of the garden? Endless hours, days and possibly even weeks have been spent pondering this dilemma in the three years we’ve lived in this house. Our house renovations / remodeling / decorating / re-decorating where the kids have drawn on the walls are almost finished. (Yes, I know I’ve … Continue reading The bottom of the garden
Urban Jungle Bloggers: planty wishes for 2016
I’m a bit late with the December post for Urban Jungle Bloggers. As the eagle-eyed among you will have spotted, it’s not actually December anymore. But the theme for the month is planty wishes for 2016 and I love it so much that I can’t miss the chance to join in, even if it's nearly … Continue reading Urban Jungle Bloggers: planty wishes for 2016
Currently reading: The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency
Regular readers will know of the intention / dream of the Wolves in London household to eventually sell our London pad and move to a big old house in the country. A house where we will keep a flock of chickens for eggs, a couple of cows for milk, some alpacas for wool (yup, that … Continue reading Currently reading: The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency
2016: a year with my camera
Just dropping by to tell you about an awesome new project I am doing in 2016: taking part in a (free!) online photography course for the whole of the year, called A Year with my Camera and run by Emma Davies. Every Thursday, the participants get an email from Emma with some tips and advice … Continue reading 2016: a year with my camera
Cabbage flower, deconstructed
No, not the name of the winning dish in a Masterchef final, but rather my growing obsession with endlessly photographing lovely dead crap. There is a new market stall at the end of our road selling flowers on Saturdays and Sundays for pretty bargainous prices and I just can't resist when I walk by. I … Continue reading Cabbage flower, deconstructed
On the blog: plans for 2016
I didn't go to the inaugural Blogtacular in 2014 (I was busy pushing a baby out of my lady parts at the time) but I saw one quote from it repeated time and again: "You will always have more ideas than time... ...and that's alright." It resonated with me as much as it clearly resonated … Continue reading On the blog: plans for 2016
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