At last, everything quiets down and nature wraps itself in a contemplative rest. Colours are withdrawing, as are the birds who prefer the southern warmth. We are left behind with the remains of what have been; and yet we can’t see anything new appearing. We walk on carpets of fallen leaves and are surrounded by…
Today it’s a grey and dark November day. The rain is dripping endlessly, covering the leaves with shining pearls. I suppose that’s the beauty of a day with autumn rain. Although it might not be inviting to go outside, I made a little walk to get my daily dose of fresh air. And it was…
During the autumn holiday here in Belgium we headed towards Normandy in France with a rented camping car. An adventure we all looked forward to! One of the first adventures was walking on top of the white chalk cliffs in Etretat. A magical and unique place with such an endless view on the sea! The…
Autumn is sparkling abundantly at the moment! Everywhere I look I notice a colourful palette of golden yellow, rusty shades, purple reds and russet. Rosehips in bright red are winking in the hedgerows. They don’t only look decorative but they also very healthy. So don’t pass them by without collecting some to take home with…
I just want to say …. “I’m so glad I live in a world were there are octobers.” from Anne of the Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
“The morning had drawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer. George R.R. Martin Have you also noticed the change in the air, now autumn is around with its misty mornings and grey skies? The mornings are chilly but the days can still be hot, full of shimmering bees…
Summer has gone by and another season is just around the corner… autumn is silently creeping in. You have probably also noticed the chilly mornings, the shorter days, the leaves that are getting red and yellow, flowers in the garden are withering and the colours in nature are fading. Nature is preparing for autumn, and…
I recently finished a new glass dome with porcelain flowers titled “wild garden”. Inspired by the wildflowers in my garden I made a composition of different wildflowers and their seedpods that have wonderful medicinal benefits for us and are essential for the bees, other insects and wildlife. Above all they add beauty to our daily…
Today the sky is cloudy … After a third heatwave here in Belgium, the clouds are gathering and covering the sun. White sheep clouds make room for bigger grey clouds. The sun has disappeared and I’m waiting for the refreshing rain to pour down on the garden. I mostly write about the sunny and beautiful…
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…