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Make the most of garden living and get doodling outdoors this spring and summer

Posted by kate barker · April 17, 2015

Ok so our seasons may not be the most predictable. With sizzling April sun in the UK taking temperatures above those in Greece or Spain, we’re busy dusting off the barbecue and picnic blanket. But meanwhile in the Rocky Mountains, spring flowers have just been buried by an unexpected April snow-dump! Yup, it’s hard to plan ahead.

Make the most of garden living and get doodling outdoors this spring and summer

Posted by Chrissie Probert Jones · April 17, 2015

Okay, so our seasons may not be the most predictable. With sizzling April sun in the UK taking temperatures above those in Greece or Spain, we’re busy dusting off the barbecue and picnic blanket.

The best thing about colouring in? - it's not just for kids any more!

Posted by kate barker · April 09, 2015

You’ve probably heard about the growing phenomenon of the adult colouring book. No, that’s not some kind of weird X-rated colouring between the lines – just straightforward colouring-in books being marketed not for kids, but specifically for adults.

The best thing about colouring in? - it's not just for kids any more!

Posted by Chrissie Probert Jones · April 09, 2015

Hang the flags out - Spring is on its way

Posted by Chrissie Probert Jones · March 26, 2015

What is it about Brits and bunting?

We Brits love a bit of bunting, don’t we? Just give us an occasion, and we’ll hang out the bunting – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, any old royal-do, or digging up your first Jersey Royals.

But what are the origins of bunting? Well, the word has nothing to do with small sparrow-like birds called reed, cirl or corn buntings. No, no.