Life at pink's barn
Jane's JottingsWelcome to my everyday treasures…
The dictionary would have it that ‘jottings’ are brief notes, very possibly
thoughts and ideas that need to be written down before they escape. That’s
exactly what you will find here with notes on my travels, the things I’m
making, what I’m up to in the garden and even the odd recipe.
Messing with my stencils
I quickly learned that the golden rule of stencilling is ‘less is more’!
Another visit to Monet’s garden
I think hundreds of books have been written about this place but nothing prepares you for the cleverness of the garden.
A sampler book
This child’s sample book was created in 1890 as a careful record of what she had learned at school.
Bluebells & Bottles
We squeezed through a fence and found ourselves amongst the bluebells. Nothing can beat that magical blue haze.
Playing with Paints
Once I had discovered that if you make a mistake with a paint colour you can just cover it up again, there was no stopping me.
Sarah Maydman Sampler
You could have heard a pin drop as we gazed at what was an early band sampler stitched in 1693.
My Little Office
I was left without an office but with the feeling of needing a fresh start. I have now moved upstairs to a room with a view.
Family Portraits
I’m guessing you’ll know exactly what I mean when I declare that I am not one of the selfie generation.
A trip to Norway
The scenery and quietness of the place are just wonderful, and so is the traditional embroidery!
Cooking up my County Beef mixture
A very flexible recipe and a good way to hide vegetables from those who pull a face at the mere mention of a courgette.
I Just Love Roses
I can’t imagine my garden, my house, or my stitching without roses. Climbers or standards, they are all my passion.
Enjoy Comforting Rustic Mash
I make this in huge comforting quantities, so I have something to warm up when other more pressing matters take over the day.
Garden Cuttings
The greenhouse is always filled with the promise of what’s to come. And it’s a lovely place to hide for a while!
Going to Liberty of London for the first time
I’m still amazed that the buyer agreed to see me. I told myself that I was just going to see behind the door marked private!
About my greenhouse
My dream was a large wooden greenhouse. As usual, I had ideas above my station.