The year 2020 meant a dramatic change for most of us, me included. 2021 now demands a change to this blog. I want to focus more on my artwork than the surroundings of where I work. The location inspires me but I’m thinking that a combination of both is the way forward. I will continue […]

I had never noticed before the change to a dandelion clock after a shower. Isn’t that dramatic ? PS It took me ages to capture both my walking feet in one shot… I’ve added an ‘in motion’ photo to illustrate my difficulty, ha ha ! xx

So delighted to still be able to go out for a walk. I ventured out, rather timidly, but keeping well under a kilometer from my house, and within the 60 minutes specified in the new limitations for exercise under confinement regulations in France. With my attestation, proof of identity , front door key and sunglasses. […]

There is a vine in the garden here, at Le Castelou, and every year the grapes are gathered and turned in to the most delicious juice… it’s a fiddly process but SO worth it for the rich ruby-red nectar that is the result. Once the grapes have been picked through, discarding leaves and rotten or […]

Fast approaching is the first weekend of season 2019. Each new year for the chambers d’hôtes (B&B) begins with the Easter/Spring holiday, continues into full summer… and beyond until the autumn leaves appear. So now is the time to concentrate on refreshing and re-organising our beautiful home in preparation for guests… whoever they be…

Trees silhouetted against a brightening sky early one February morning…