Dean makes a picket fence.

Old palette wood came in handy, Dean decided to re-purpose some and make a picket fence to tidy up the fence around the nursery.

that plant place, in the gardenBecky JamesJuly 17, 2022pickett fence, plant nursery, garden centre, re-purpose, wood, fenceComment

Glimpse of Creativity

by Girts

contemplationGirtsJune 25, 2022creativity, photographyComment

Lime + Sand = Cornish Cottages

‘Lime mortar today is primarily used in the conservation of existing old buildings or the recreation of new ones using traditional methods. Its use dates back at least 6,000 years, to the Ancient Egyptians who used lime to plaster the pyramids…’

arts and craftsYukari WerrellMay 11, 2022Cottage, Heritage, tradition, stone mason, cottage, cornwall, penzance, yukariComment

The Art of The Tea Ceremony

Before electricity and gas, there was a very tranquil civilization…and the tradition is still being carried on in Japan.

back to basicsYukari WerrellApril 1, 2022Japanese, Tradition, Tea CeremonyComment

The mystery crocheter by Becky and family

I’m not sure when it began, but as you you can see, these beautiful photos of post boxes with crocheted tops on them, appeared in Filey.

by the sea, arts and craftsBecky JamesMarch 18, 2022sea side, crochet, knitting, Easter, SpringComment

The Decorator’s Dialogue by Anthony Langstone

I aim to create a work of art every time through decorating and if something isn’t right I know and won’t be happy until I make it right.

arts and craftsGuest ArticlesMarch 14, 2022decorating, painting, plastering, apprenticeComment

Beckoned by Illusion and Dreams: A Tale from the Trail by John Proctor

I approached the summit of Am Bodach and the entrance to the ridge, the sun was resting on the horizon. The atmosphere and raw emotion engulfed me as I placed my climbing helmet on and begin the final balancing act.

Chinese pentatonic bliss by Becky

Here is a recording of me playing my harp in the ‘Chinese key’. It was so blissful.

music is medicineBecky JamesMarch 11, 2022harp, guqin, music, Becky JamesComment

Padoreh, a love story by Pete M Wyer

A story of love, written & produced by Pete Wyer, read by RD Watson

Tales of Wonder and WisdomGuest ArticlesMarch 10, 2022Pete M Wyer, music, story, loveComment

Gingko Biloba and the Plum Tree - Part Two -

‘Is that your Plum Tree Becky that we saw in your blog posts last year?’ I asked

in the gardenPaula WilsonFebruary 20, 2022Paula Wilson, plum tree, pruning, gardening, All our blogsComment

Resilience - Creativity born in times of disaster by Becky

I truly believe that we are creative beings. So please let your creativity come through in times of adversity, it is such a good thing to do.

a story unfolds, arts and crafts, lifeBecky JamesFebruary 15, 2022Becky James, resilience, contemplationComment

2021 Stonehaven, Scotland Photo Diary

A slideshow detailing month by month scenes in Stonehaven, Scotland and surrounding 5 miles in 2021

What makes music healthy by Pavel Porubiak

It is widely believed that music can have a positive impact on someone’s mind and can also have healing effects. This claim is further affirmed by studies proving that our mental well-being influences our body, or the way we use music in our lives.

music is medicineGuest ArticlesJanuary 29, 2022music, health, classical music, ancient timesComment

Hardoutkiwi - a passion for fashion and Maori art

Combined with a passion for fashion and cultural art, Hardout kiwi is dedicated to creating contemporary Māori Art

arts and craftsGuest ArticlesJanuary 22, 2022maori, new zealand, Judy Liu, fashion, sewingComment

From the Harp by Becky

From the Heart to the Harp.

music is medicineBecky JamesJanuary 12, 2022harp Comments

An "Angel" and Messages from Above!

Being in a state of uncertainty when painting, I sometimes take a step back and focus on my own inner growth. Sometimes inspiration comes from within, but some other times, we get motivated from things that come at the perfect time.

arts and craftsIoanna KalogirouJanuary 4, 2022art, angels, Ioanna Kalogirou Comment