AKA, the Summer terrace miracle-machine! In Spring, it works overtime removing grime from the Winter. Such a satisfying outdoor job!

With two giant Linden trees either side of the property, this is probably our most used piece of garden equipment every single day!

This mini hedge-trimmer / shrub-trimmer is like waving a magic wand! It’s light, easy to use - and most importantly, for me, not scary to use!

We're Greenworks fans here, all their products have interchangeable batteries so there's no faffing about.

These unobtrusive little gadgets have become a terrace staple during Summer months. Creating a 20m mosquito protection zone.

Since the dogs broke an actual door flyscreen within minutes of it being installed 🤦‍♀ - these aluminium metal ones are re-attached every Summer.

For when you simply cannot coax a fly out the window…

We have lots of fruit trees, so I make tons of jam every year. Until I get around to designing an actual label - I continue to use my trusty desk / file label-maker…

This is the best shot I currently have of my gold birkies… as for approximately seven months of the year, this is my daily footwear - dog and ball proof, clearly 🤣

There’s a pair of these outside every door - my favourite pair kept going for 15 years! An elegant shape, available in an array of fun colours, and IMO the best wellie boot for muddy dog walks, as there’s actually a shaped sole.

Nope, not the FT! That’s jus there to catch any drips from my ‘impeccable’ painting of this iron sealer onto this creative portmanteau project…

Travel

These are the only dog harnesses we’ve ever used. They’re comfy, padded - but not too hot - and, of course, very stylish!

Health

Romy tolerates her baths, but loves being squeaky clean once they’re over! With her patience levels not high, but this doubles as both shampoo and conditioner (meaning quicker bath-times!) - it leaves her hair soft, helps with tangles and smells lovely.

Play

This remains her favourite comforter-toy. As a puppy she would fall asleep with it, and as an adult she uses it as a morning soother - interestingly, she has never, ever, chewed or destroyed it

Play

Supposedly indestructible, well, almost - this one lasted four years, which is pretty good.

📸 Abrizia - hoping it survives the heat this time…

📸 Hum…
Post-shower someone decided to roll, and someone else had a fun hour removing linden seeds 🤦‍♀ Ps: this is the current state of our ‘lawn’!

📸 Lavender & happy 🐝
…the buzzing sound is incredible!

📸 Dog-tv…
The ‘tee-tor’ (nephew no.1’s word!) got a bit boring…

Love the illustrations peppered throughout the website and newsletters? I do : ) They’re the work of my talented friend, Lara, you can get in contact with her here for cards and commissions.