We're now a week into July, whether the weather agrees is a different matter. And with the start of the seventh month of the year comes a new challenge. No, it is not maintaining social distancing in a pub - but trying to make this month a plastic free month. Now I am going to [...]
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Listening to the Wind and the Rain.
Hello again. Last week I found quite tough. I guess it is with things starting to pick up again as Boris wants us to get out and spend money. I can't help but think that we should be protecting people from COVID still - it still has not gone away. As I write this, [...]
Nature friendly companies; Nectar and Bumble.
Good Morning my lovely people! This post features an interview with the lovely Amber, founder of company Nectar and Bumble. They stock a huge range of products, all relating to bees in some way. There really is something for everyone! I shall definitely be making a purchase when I can. Bees in general are in [...]
Nature and Art; An Interview with Annie Brougham Illustration
Hello! Welcome to another instalment of Nature and Art. In this episode I am introducing you to Annie Brougham Illustration. Annie is an amazing illustrator, artist and stationary designer and I LOVE HER WORK!! I proudly own three prints and they are so beautiful. Based in Pembrokeshire Annie loves the outdoors and there are beautiful [...]
The Wildlife Trusts “30 days wild” challenge: Week Two!
Hello everyone and welcome to my account of week 2 in the Wildlife Trust's "30 days wild" challenge. I absolutely love what you are all getting up to for this challenge, there were so many inspiring ideas! Is it just me or is this challenge flying by? Maybe it's because I know I'll be returning [...]
Bolt Beauty – Skincare in a Seaweed Capsule.
Hello everyone! In this post I would like to introduce you to Bolt Beauty. A brand new, innovative, cruelty free and eco-friendly company founded by Lisa Sexton. This brand launched on the 23rd March, so has been working so incredibly hard throughout lockdown. The fundamental basis for this brand is that skin care should be [...]
Nature and Art; An interview with Louise Condon, the Ceramic Botanist.
Hello again. Firstly I would like to say a massive hello and thank you to new followers to this blog. Your presence gives me a great big smile and makes all the work so worth it! This week's interview in my 'Nature and Art' series is with the amazingly talented Louise Condon aka, the Ceramic [...]
Bramley Products; Natural, Cruelty Free and Sustainable Skincare.
Hello my lovelies! Hope you are all well. One thing I have learnt in the past few years is to make sure I practice self-care. Now this can be a variation of different things; baths, face masks, walks, listening to music, watching something funny, asking for help. What works for me might not work for [...]
Introducing you to TerraCycle.
Hello everyone! Hope you are ok! I am so pleased that more and more people are reading this blog. As I said a couple of weeks a go I have some more exciting posts in the pipeline so please stay tuned. Hope everyone is ok. TerraCycle. With all the best intentions, sometimes recycling can be [...]
Wildlife in your Garden under lockdown.
With the lockdown here to stay for a while, one way to escape the news and the feeling of cabin fever is to escape into your garden or to a local park on your allocated exercise. Even daydreaming out of the window; nature provides a great form of escapism. In this post I will be [...]
Foxglove and Bee 