This time I would like to tell a herbal story about lavender, one of the most well known herbs. I think most of us think of lavender as a typical summery flower and associates it with rest and calmness. But there is so much more to say about this sweet scented flower! Originating from southern…
These warm summer days are quickly passing by. I hope you are doing well and enjoying those long days! We’re already into August and in the evenings I noticed the sun is going down earlier than a month ago. It makes me feel a bit nostalgic as I want more of them, more of these…
Surrounded by a blooming garden and wild nature, I’ve tried to capture its beauty in porcelain. Under these glass domes with miniature porcelain wild flowers, plants and mushrooms one can take a closer look to the amazing details of nature. All the flowers, stems and details are hand modelled in porcelain. Porcelain’s preciousness, fragility, strength…
Summer… the scent of roses, bare feet in the grass and the sun shining brightly! Time for living at a slower pace, enjoying the holiday, long evenings while watching the sunset, harvesting and a garden in full bloom. Summer offers us many pleasant natural delights and I want to share my favourites… One of the…
“Do you suppose she is a Wildflower?” said the Daisy. “We don’t let Wildflowers grow here, independent minds and wild hearts are not encouraged.” Adventures of Alice in Wonderland Have you ever thought about yourself as a wildflower? And which one would you like to be or which one do you compare yourself with? In…
Isn’t it funny how sometimes, without even knowing, one can have a new favourite color? Today I noticed how much pinkish hues there are in our garden, in our home, in my creations and even in my wardrobe. Do you have a favourite color at the moment? Summerly shades of pink and green take the…
June the 21st, isn’t this the day we’ve all been eagerly waiting for?! Finally we can celebrate the beginning of summer. Is there a better way to start it by picking fresh and colorful flowers in the garden and arranging them into a summer bouquet? ” What is one to say about June, the time…
Have you also seen all the blooming elderflower along the roads and in the fields? These delicate flowers are one of my favourite herbs. Every spring again, it’s a feast for the senses once the elderflower is blossoming. Smelling at these blossoms is real treat with its fresh scent, a subtle mix of honey and…
Last week we had a long weekend as it was Ascension Day. It’s the annual tradition to go on holiday with my husbands family. This year we went to Teuven, situated in a very beautiful region in Belgium, called the Voerstreek. It’s an appealing hilly landscape with typical valleys and 2 small side rivers of…
We’re almost at the end of May and I would like to share some pictures of my garden. Everything has grown so green and full. It’s a delight to be in the garden these days! How is your garden doing? Are your plants doing well? Let’s first start with a round in the veggie garden,…