hostess of the humble bungalow

I've been quietly collecting more blue items in my wardrobe... it all started so innocently. Blue jeans have always been a s...

Jude the Obscure  a David Austin Rose  my favourite rose. summertime beach reads both set in Paris Perfect for the...

Are you familiar with the japanese art of Wabi-Sabi? Wikipedia has this explanation... "In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sa...

I've recently been introduced to a French fragrance by Roger and Gallet... The company has been in business since 1862 and is located o...

Fragrant mauve phlox, a volunteer plant in our garden. Roses on the arbour... Constance Spry and Paul's Lemon Pillar climb...