Tuesday 19 July 2011

Luna Lighting

I first discovered Luna Lighting at the Country Living Spring Fair a few months ago.  Designer, Anna Perring creates a wide range of beautiful tea light holders each with their own intricate, yet so simple design.

My little 'Tug Boat' candle holder sits perfectly on my mantle piece and just looks magical.  The 'Little House' version is a favourite of mine too.

Thursday 14 July 2011

Anyone for tea & cake?

I've just bought this very convincing set of hand-knitted cakes to sit happily on my cake stand (for display purposes only in my dresser!).  I just couldn't resist them on eBay.

Simply delicious to look at - if only they were real!

Monday 11 July 2011

Down at the farm

Last Sunday, we decided to take a trip to Church Farm in Ardeley to see where our weekly box delivery of meat, fruit, veg, cheese and butter comes from!

The farm not only has lots of sheep and pigs to look at (and feed!) but there's a cafe, shop and play area for children too.

I couldn't resist the farm's All Day Breakfast before heading home.

Thursday 7 July 2011

A simple, seasonal posie!

Freshly picked from my garden... Sweet Peas, Cat Mint and Lavender.  Who needs to buy overseas flowers when we can grow simple, British flowers in our own gardens.

Sweet peas are so easy to grow and the more you pick, the more they flower!  And they smell so lovely too.

Monday 4 July 2011

Happy Independents' Day!

Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail are teaming up with independent retails today to celebrate 'Independents' Day.

People around the UK are encouraged to buy at least one item from an independent retailer and to celebrate the diversity on the high street.  With support from a host of trade associations and media around the country, it is sure to be a hit with retailers and the public.

So go on, hit your local high street and support your independent shops!!

Some of my favourite local shops!

Breeze, Trinity Street, Cambridge
Cuckoo Clothing and Cuckoo Kids - Burwash Manor, Barton and St Mary's Passage, Cambridge
Mia Caro, High Street, Royston
Ark, St Mary's Passage, Cambridge
Bury Lane Farm Shop, A10, nr Melbourn
Nest, Burwash Manor, Barton