Reflections of a Sussex Girl in the Peak District.
Don't you think that more often than not it is the simple things in life that bring the most pleasure. They may not be the most exciting, adrenaline rushing, post a picture on facebook type moments, but they are the moments that make our day to day life just that extra bit special. Yesterday I…
There's a bite in the air, and morning fields silently lay, beneath a blanket of silver dust. I open the window, and let the cool,fresh autumn scent into a sleepy room. The world is changing. The soothing green landscape is fading, as nature lets go of her summer attire. Its a time for…
Over the last few weeks, the tranquility and peace of the countryside have been replaced with the rattle and clatter of farm machinery as tractors have been hurtling past our cottage at breakneck speed. Ambling poultry has had to run for cover as Farmworkers, (often complete with toddler on knee) have been working hard from…
I have always enjoyed keeping a couple of hens, they make even a small garden a much more interesting place, and these two girls, (originally three until Mr. Fox did his worst) have kept me very amused and entertained over the last few years. Now, having been brought up in a small city garden,…
Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, It will come and sit softly on your shoulder. 'Henry David Thoreau' Love Alison.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR. Love Alison x
For those of you who havent read my post Cottage life. I live in a mid terrace on a part owned council estate in the midlands, but to me it is my cottage in the countryside. It comes complete with the sweet sound of humming as the bees lovingly collect their nectar, and is surrounded by trees…
In years gone by 'Sparrow Pie' was a delicacy known for its aphrodisiac properties.
My first introduction to chickens was at 13 years old when my boyfriend placed a tiny chick in my hand...
Through rose tinted glasses. 