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

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

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

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!

Painting " En Plein Air" by Ioanna

What painting outdoors has given me, is beyond words..I hope my blogs as well as my artwork can offer you an insight to my great love and respect towards both Art and Nature..

arts and craftsIoanna KalogirouOctober 19, 2020inspiration, creativity, joy, art, pleinair, artstudio, pleinairpainting, painting, Ioanna KalogiruComment

Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve 11 Oct 2020 by Eddie

Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve. Although we were here at the off season so to speak with no nesting masses of seabirds, dramatic landscapes and a few pleasant surprises awaited us.

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenOctober 12, 2020nature reserve, birds, wildlife, photos, Eddie AitkenComment

Fabric decorating with Foam Stamps by Rose

I ran a little workshop last November, the workshop was to decorate brown wrapping paper with patterns for Christmas.

arts and craftsRose PrattOctober 3, 2020art, fabric printing, fabric decorating, make your own, Rose Hosken

The Norwegian Way by Robert

My name is Robert Løvlien. I’m from Norway, the land of trolls, mountains and fjords. I love learning about history and culture. I think we can learn a lot from looking into the past. I like to read and explore the treasures of the past, and I want to convey the beauty of Norwegian nature and way of life.

the great outdoorsRobert LøvlienSeptember 28, 2020new writer, Robert Løvlien, norwayComment

Trollkrem – A Norwegian dessert straight out of a fairy tale by Robert

Trollkrem is a very easy to make dessert. The main ingredient is lingonberries.

the food diariesRobert LøvlienSeptember 27, 2020Trollkrem, Robert Løvlien, dessert, berries, lingonberriesComment

My Grandma's Rose Water - by Pam

My mum’s lovely neighbour Pam popped over to visit mum, and I mentioned Carry Forth Tradition, which she loved. Pam went on to tell me about her Grandma’s Rose Water and how she suddenly realised there is no better cream for her skin.

in the gardenGuest ArticlesSeptember 15, 2020rosewater, roses, skincare, natural, organic, skintonerComment

Friluftsliv - Outdoor Living the Norwegian Way by Robert

I love of our humble traditional Norwegian culture, and our close connection to nature. I want to carry forth this tradition, and maybe inspire people to join in on the happiness of being in nature.

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