At this time of year I love, love, love to have warm wintery cinnamon smells in the house.  I'm not overly keen on certain scented candles though as I find  they can be a little over powering, 'chemically' and fake smelling. This year I have had some simmer pots on the go. To make your … Continue reading Simmer pots, savoury scones and learning to play the harp

Well autumn has definitely arrived. October is here - a month of falling leaves, crackling fires, smoky air, wind and rain and nature preparing herself for the big winter sleep. Today I share an autumnal poem to get us in the mood of the season... 'Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers away; Lengthen night and shorten … Continue reading Saying farewell to September and hello to October with a poem and some pumpkin pie making.