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Evening View from our Hotel Room Balcony We first came to Switzerland as students, several years ago. We both loved it and said we'd go...

February 'Going Out' February. There's certainly a feeling of having survived when February arrives. That long, challenging month of...

Frosty Rose 'Pilgrim' You could be forgiven for thinking that there is not much gardening to be done in January. To a degree you are...

Frosty Winter Morning in the Garden Happy New Year everyone. I know I'm a bit slow off the mark and a week in, some of those resolutions...

One of my small trees that grows on the patio year round with a homemade garland of dried oranges I'll be honest here, I'm a big fan of...

Dahlia Season - The Raised Beds contain both Seed Grown and Over Wintered Dahlias Probably the most frequently asked question I get asked...

My Garden is Full of Colour and Where I feel Most Comfortable The simple answer of course is that there are many. Some obvious, some a...

My Favourite Vintage Shelley Plate with Delicious Chocolate Iced Cup Cakes I’m rather afraid to say that I’m a returner to vintage. I’d...

Heart Motif Napkins - Susie Watson Designs Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Time to dust off your romantic gestures manual and plan...

The Start of a Gallery Wall in the Family Room/My Study There’s nothing like planning to settle down to write the blog to get a flurry of...

The New Kitchen Island Painted in Farrow and Ball 'Dimity' We moved into our house as a new build about fifteen years ago now. It’s a...

Stars - The Fortum & Mason Central Atrium Display Where do you look to see what is trending this Christmas? There was a time when that...

The Types of Trees we Prefer now have Changed and we use more Baubles as Decorations I love Christmas. I always have. I have memories of...

Grapefruit Paloma - Backlit the Grapefruit Slice Acts like Stained Glass I'm just back from a lovely few days in Cyprus with friends. I...

The Main Border in Autumn Autumn is possibly my favourite season. I love the colour changes in the leaves and the much more relaxed feel...

Me Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month I've been in two minds about whether to write this blog post or not. After all, who am I to be...

Our Main Bathroom Complete with Folded Bathmat It's definitely Autumn. The weather has turned wetter, wilder and the nights are drawing...

My Greenhouse at the Peak of its Use in Spring If you were watching any of the Chelsea Flower Show coverage recently you can't help but...

Last year was all about the fur cushions what's out there for this year? The Smithsgarden Style modern country interiors cushion trends...

Spring Pots: A 'Bulb Lasagne' in Flower At this time of year there are bulbs everywhere for us to buy but which are worth it? Let's face...