Monday 28 June 2010

Elderflower picking

I went Elderflower picking at the weekend and look what I made! Delicious (and I've had that confirmed!) Elderflower cordial is so easy to make.

Pick 25 Elderflower heads and rinse them. You then need 3 litres of boiling hot water and a big bowl. Pour the water into the bowl, along with 900g of granulated sugar and 50g of Citric Acid (from your local chemist) and leave it to dissolve and cool. Then add your Elderflower heads and some lemons. Cover and leave it for 24 hours, then strain it before pouring the syrup into sterilised bottles.

Now all you have to do is pour some into a glass, add some water and drink it! And if you have some bottles spare, why not give one to a loved one as a special gift.

Tip: If you're not sure what Elderflowers look like, click here.

I hear my sister when strawberry picking at Bury Lane Farm Shop and made jam at the weekend too. I'm hoping to try that on some scones later on in the week. Our Grandma who was a keen jam maker would have been very proud.

Thursday 24 June 2010

New client! Cuckoo

I've had a marvellous week and it's not just because the sun has been shining. Little House PR has just been chosen by Cuckoo Clothing which sells beautiful womenswear and children's
clothes at my beloved Burwash Manor in Barton, Cambridge.

Please take a look at their wonderful website and products - I'll be in touch with more news about them soon.

Kate and Michelle, I'm so pleased to be working with you both.

THANK YOU! x


Tuesday 15 June 2010

And now all you need is an ice cream!

Vintage Scoops - love it with a flake on top!

Visit Breeze on Facebook!

Cambridge's fabulous home accessories and gift shop, Breeze is now on Facebook. Why not take a look around, and don't forget to visit www.breeze.uk.com to treat yourself.

Go on, it's summer time and there are so many gorgeous boats, fishes, shells, picture frames and this stripy bag to help you to recreate the beach house look!

Enjoy x

Cornish dreams

Having just returned from a delightful and rather idyllic holiday on the Cornish coast, I'm really proud of what our country has to offer.

With just a week to explore the delights of deepest Cornwall we stayed in a wonderful, little harbour town called Porthleven, which had everything you could possibly need. Great tasting Cornish Pasties, harbour cafes and restaurants (and not to mention ice cream!), artisan galleries and gift shops and a secluded shingle beach to play on.

But just less than an hour's drive away was the stunning, seaside town of St Ives. I think the highlight for me had to be Harbour Beach which was exactly that, a harbour which once the tide was out, became a gorgeous, sandy beach, perfect for making sandcastles with my two children. Oh, and did I mention the shops too... Cath Kidston, Joules and then to the Tate for a Cornish Cream Tea. Just perfect!

Personally, I can't wait to go again next year. Here are some great cottages if you fancy exploring yourself... www.nicheretreats.co.uk

Wednesday 2 June 2010

Tuesday 1 June 2010

Hang out the bunting!


In true British spirit and to give my garden a jolly, country-style look, I have hung up some pretty bunting on the shed today, courtesy of Gisela Graham. Bring on the elderflower and daisy chains, I'm ready for summer!