Out for a walk today on a rather inhospitable, cold and snowy afternoon, we were wrapped up warm and jumped out of the car with our faces down to protect ourselves from the icy wind. Read more
Sissinghurst Awakes..
On Friday 1st March Sissinghurst Castle Gardens opened its doors for the first time in 2013. How we've missed it. Read more
The World in a Raindrop
Exercising the dog is a necessary daily event. Sometimes if it's wet and cold, or if I'm busy or tired, it can seem such a mammoth task and it is such a chore to drag myself out the door. Read more
Red, Red Robin
This morning was crisp, beautiful and magical. Snow transformed a grey landscape into a wonderland. For our feathered friends it is a struggle for survival. Read more
January’s Call
Come. ye cold winds, at January’s call,
On whistling wings, and with white flakes bestrew
The earth
John Ruskin
These words evoke a romantic and purposeful January. It is a month that can provoke so many different emotions. Read more
Patriots v Rams at Wembley
Half term can either be a chance for a rest or the opportunity to do something different. This break has been the latter. Read more
Bah Humbug…
I got an e-mail today from Selfridges with a link to their exclusive Christmas campaign- Not Your Usual Christmas.. It's good, in fact it's very good and the work of the über talented Bruce Weber, but it left me feeling ever so slightly grumpy.. Read more
Spirit of Seve..
Yesterday I was one of the many thousands of people who tuned in to watch the final day's competition of The Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Read more
The markets..
I love nothing more when I'm in France, than to get up and go and visit a market. Markets in France vary from the large, eclectic markets of the towns through to the small farmer-type markets of the villages. Then of course there are the brocantes which are a whole new board game. Read more
The harvest
So, things have been quiet at Catwalk & Cake as I've just returned from a wonderful break in my much beloved France. We stayed in the Charente, just south of Angouleme and my head is buzzing with all things french. Read more
