I make no apology for the fact that some weeks, all my little joys are found in nature. It really is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving, season after season after season after season, and I believe our ability to find joy in it is key to a happy life. “After you have exhausted […]
LITTLE JOYS: 15th May 2023 Read More »
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Seen in a garden centre. I always admire these, but they’re a bit too modern-art for my garden! Dog friends. Look up! We’re getting to that time of year when
LITTLE JOYS: 8th May 2023 Read More »
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Made spaghetti with anchovies, wild garlic and peas. Delicious! In the pub. Gorgeous white dead nettle on my footpath. This one’s called golden archangel! Made lasagne for the first time
LITTLE JOYS: 1st May 2023 Read More »
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. I used the leftover Yorkshire Pudding batter from Easter Sunday to make toad-in-the-hole. I used the leftover gravy too – so good! Little miracle. Look up! Gorgeous magnolia. Plum blossom
LITTLE JOYS: 17th April 2023 Read More »
Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Met a pretty kitty. Saw loads of tawny mining bees this week! They are my second favourite bee. Do you have a second favourite bee? Did some beading, recreating some
LITTLE JOYS: 10th April 2023 Read More »
It’s a shame not all little joys can be photographed! This week I heard the year’s first chiffchaff and saw the first brimstone butterflies whizz by – both signs of spring that make my heart happy! I also realised there are red kites nesting in the trees opposite our house, and I’ve been watching them
LITTLE JOYS: 3rd April 2023 Read More »
