While the wind rattles the window panes & makes far off booming noises, that actually make me think we are living next to the sea (oh what a wonderful thing that would be:) ), I am cosy in my art studio with plenty of things to occupy me. Art ideas, & books galore!
And my lovely Husband also gave me a pressie yesterday...for years I have wanted a Pestle & Mortar but never really had the money to hand when I saw one I liked. So while shopping I spied one & he just popped it in the basket! I squeeed & did a little dance..LOL Now when I am grinding my dried herbs I won't have to use the end of the rolling pin!
And funnily enough on a visit to my In-Laws this week, my MIL gave me a book she thought I might like... it's called "Hints & Tips from times past"...& oh yes, she knows me well! :)
It's full of lovely natural remedies for all sorts of things.... from headaches & colds....
to dry skin, or dull hair.
There are also sections on jam & chutney making, natural ways to do your washing, polish your shoes, restore furniture, cleaning carpets, making bread & cakes....
And then there is the gardening section... home made compost, how to feed plants (naturally), growing a herb garden, growing & pickling veg.. the list is endless! My MIL also gave us big jars of her homemade chutney & jam to take home.... :) She was very impressed I think when I told her I'd made chutney for the first time ever, from our tomatoes that didn't ripen this year :)
So... lots of fun for me have with this book...
Also this week I recieved a lovely package in the mail. My Mum, who is not very big on gardening & homemade things, saw an offer in their newspaper a few months back for free seeds. She sent of for them in my name, as she knows I will make good use of them in my veg patch next spring :)
Very happy with those!! :) And I get to try growing Aubergines, chicory & spring onions this time!
Also on the subject of books... my MIL gave me these 2 to read...
The titles sound a bit grim, but they are set The Dark Ages, & I've not read anything set in that era before. Plus I do love things like the old 'Robin Of Sherwood' tv series from the 80's with Michael Praed! lol (I have the entire box set on DVD :) )
So... lots of fun for me have with this book...
Also this week I recieved a lovely package in the mail. My Mum, who is not very big on gardening & homemade things, saw an offer in their newspaper a few months back for free seeds. She sent of for them in my name, as she knows I will make good use of them in my veg patch next spring :)
Very happy with those!! :) And I get to try growing Aubergines, chicory & spring onions this time!Also on the subject of books... my MIL gave me these 2 to read...
The titles sound a bit grim, but they are set The Dark Ages, & I've not read anything set in that era before. Plus I do love things like the old 'Robin Of Sherwood' tv series from the 80's with Michael Praed! lol (I have the entire box set on DVD :) )'The Owl Killers'
Deep in the heart of the countryside lies an isolated village governed by a sinister regime of Owl Masters. Theirs is a pagan world of terror & blackmail....
I shall let you know how I get on! lol It may send me running back to my Robin Hobb library, screaming! :)
EDIT*** My dog Nimh has finally updated her blog too :) Go friend her & she might share some of that scrummy roast pork she's just blogged about :) lol http://secretsofnimh.blogspot.com/
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YAY for the mortar and pestle! And I adore Nimh's blog. Tell her to post more often ;-)
I love mortar and pestles i have three wooden ones. I always wondered what they were called in english by the way!
I also enjoyed Nimh's blog. And yours too, of course.
All of those books look very interesting. Sounds like you have a great MIL. :-)
my goodness, It has been so long that I have been by to visit that I have a few posts to read! So many lovely presents.... makes me wonder.... is it a special occasion, maybe your birthday? Maybe just loving people who want you to smile and enjoy life.
Those books look interesting. I love to use nature's natural ingredients for things like this, it's so much more satisfying isn't it?x
"I squeeed & did a little dance." Please tell me this will be the name of your autobiography.
Looking forward to hearing about those new books.
Gemma, thank you :) hehe.. I shall pass on your message :)
greekwitch, I would like a wooden one too :)
Pixie wildflower, thank you hon x
Kat, I do have a great MIL! She loves fantasy books aswell, so I get passed plenty of good reading material! lol
Tammie lee, lovely to see you here again hon! I often do that...check in with a blog to find there are lots of lovely posts to catch up on :)
Hehe.. no it's not my birthday btw! xx
Jessie, I totally agree..its very satisfying to create something so useful. I buy handmade soap & moisturising cream & I'm sure it works better :)
Purest green, ROFLMAO!!! You crack me up girl, I love you! That is a genius idea btw... I will credit you!:)
It looks as if you are going to be very busy with so many wonderful things to make in that book!
Have fun :)
xx
Those books look interesting. May have to check them out. Good luck with your mortar and pestle! Looks like fun, making lovely things with natural ingredients.
The first book has such beautiful pictures, what great gifts :) Do keep us updated about the novels, I'm on the lookout for some goodies :)
Seeing a pestle and mortar always reminds me of my mother.It was one of things she always wanted so back in the 70s my 2 sisters and I saved up our money and bought her one for Mother's Day.
Looking for ward to seeing some of your favourite pics of Cornwall - when are they coming?
Meanwhile you can see some of mine of Loe Bar between Helston & Porthleven if you go to http://www.morwenna.craftypeople.net/ then scroll down to the 3rd pic and "CLICK for slideshow" then click on NEXT at top right of each pic to see nect pic. ENJOY.
Ooo, the plague novel intrigues me. I'd love to know how it is!
There's a little award for you on my blog, when you get the chance to visit :)
What a great book, but I like the look of the novels even better. ( or maybe I just liked the wolf on the front!)
Ohh, Michael Praed as Robin of Sherwood! I fell in love with him when I was about 14, and it was magical :)
So sorry I didn't pick up your comment until I got back - no internet connection at Prussia Cove! Did you come down? I didn't notice anyone madly waving ( but we were all a bit distracted by the Italian skinny dippers!)
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