Meet “Royal Doves” Victor and Iris

in the gardenIoanna KalogirouMarch 18, 2021nicosia, birds, garden, freedom, inspiration, doves, Ioanna KalogirouComment

Moments by Girts

We are delighted that Girts has recently come on board to share some of his stunning photographs and his poetic moments.

girts, lifeBecky JamesMarch 18, 2021latvia, photography, moments, tranquility, baltic sea, Girts TrautmanisComment

'Dismantled Cottage Pie' by Paula

Leading busy lives can be challenging to remember to plan to make wholesome food. I have found so over the years of bringing up twins mostly by myself with a little help along the way from friends and family.

the food diariesPaula WilsonMarch 18, 2021cooking, home made, food, family, Paula WilsonComment

Spring Blossom by Girts

Moments by Girts

contemplationGirtsMarch 15, 2021spring, blossom, thoughts, moments, Girts TrautmanisComment

Photos to my dad from Girts

Moments by Girts

contemplationGirtsMarch 15, 2021photographs, geese, swan, nature, wild birds, canal, cormorant, Girts TrautmanisComment

A creative collaboration with Cardinale and Becky

A couple of weeks ago, Becky and I were chatting about creating a story page for Carry Forth Tradition - (which you can find here - Tales of Wonder and Wisdom — Carry Forth Tradition. )

arts and craftsCardinale MontanoMarch 14, 2021story telling, fables, wisdom, woodpecker, illustration, Cardinale Montano, Becky JamesComment

Brother Woodpecker

A Tale from Jamaica. Re-told by Cardinale Montano with illustrations and photo by Becky James

Story time!

We are really pleased that Cardinale Montano will be joining Carry Forth Tradition and bringing her wonderful storytelling experience too! We have a new section ‘Tales of Wonder and Wisdom’ the stories will be written or adapted by us, and also we will do the accompanying artwork and illustrations.

My Father's Farm by Venus

I was fortunate enough to spend a few days at my father’s farm in Kathua district, Jammu, India last October. Here are some photo memories for you to enjoy

the great outdoorsVenusMarch 6, 2021india, farm, food, wellbeing, tea, growing food, VenusComment

A Surprise Crop - Part Two by Paula

So we brought the large colander full of small purple grapes into the kitchen after my son Trinley and I had tasted a couple - just about sour turning to sweet - perfect!

in the garden, the food diariesPaula WilsonFebruary 25, 2021gardening, grapes, homegrowngrapes, grow your own, Paula WilsonComment

Wonder dough by Paula

This dough recipe is taken from Delia Smith’s pitta bread recipe of which this works for every time like magic!

the food diariesPaula WilsonFebruary 25, 2021dough, bread, recipe, Paula WilsonComment

The Surprise Gift of Life: Part 1

Back in August Rose and her husband were happily surprised to find out that she was pregnant. Rose shares her early experiences of pregnancy and how other women responded to the news.

lifeRose PrattJanuary 12, 2021parent, baby, children, mother, family, Rose HoskenComment

Dunnottar Woods, Stonehaven by Eddie

Summer and Winter views of features in the Dunnottar Woods near Stonehaven, Scotland

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenDecember 26, 2020Woods, stream, burn, fungi, portals, doors, dragon, waterfall, thistle, buttercup, ferns, moss, bridge, shells, otter, hedgehog, bath, Eddie AitkenComment

Stonehaven Harbour

Photos and video of Stonehaven Harbour in the North East of Scotland

by the seaEddie AitkenDecember 22, 2020Photos, Video, Creels, Museum, Quays, Beached boats, Tombstoning, Boat launchDinghies, Paddle Boarding, Bathers, Seafront, Eddie AitkenComment

Stonehaven Bay

Life in Stonehaven Bay, North East Scotland, Fishing, Sailing, Paddling, and some rolling waves.

Notes on oil painting materials & techniques by Ioanna

A sneak peak at notes I collected on oil painting techniques

arts and craftsIoanna KalogirouNovember 27, 2020oil painting, techniques, materials, oil, paints, design, Ioanna KalogiruComment

Mono-printing and Embossing workshop with Annabel Wilkes by Rose

Back in September I treated myself to a workshop with the lovely Annabel Wilks.

arts and craftsRose PrattNovember 27, 2020printing, art, Rose Hosken, mono-printing, embossingComment

Our Stonehaven Home

Landscape and Nature around our home over Summer and Autumn

Yeshe Makes Brownies by Paula and Yeshe

I’ve never made brownies before, and I wanted to see what homemade brownies looked like because I’ve only ever had a brownie once before. I felt pretty confident of making them by myself and so I tried it and it worked perfectly.

the food diariesPaula WilsonNovember 7, 2020food, baking, cooking, family, children, Paula Wilson, YesheComment

Treasures from Leh, Ladakh and the banks of the Indus River, India - by Venus

My beautiful friend Venus visited Leh, Ladakh in India and I asked if she would send some photos and experiences for us to see!

Here is what she sent, I made it into a little 2 minute video!

Thank you Venus!

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