I recently had a few embroidered jackets in the shop to see if people liked them – they really did! I now have some simply stunning ones hanging up, ideal for a special occasion, or just because……!
Do pop in and take a look, they are the ultimate statement piece. Will post pics tomorrow!

Summer should be here and hopefully will arrive in a blaze of glory! If the evenings are still chilly I have some beautiful pashminas to keep the chill off your shoulders and add a touch of glamour and colour to your summer wardrobe. I also have a few simply wonderful artisan pieces which are 100% cashmere and totally hand embroidered – they are very special.
Here is where you will find me in the coming months, the shop will be open as usual Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
I will be open on Sunday 14th May for a couple of hours in the morning as an exception to my usual opening times.
Saturday 20th May – The Corn Hall Cirencester.
Sunday 28th May – The Village Hall Lacock
Saturday 24th June – The Corn Hall Cirencester
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July The Cotswold Show, Cirencester
Saturday 15th July Wells Town Hall
Saturday 29th July The Corn Hall Cirencester

The tulips are out, temperatures are rising – finally – and Parrots & Peonies are out and about too!
22 and 23rd April I will be at the Gillingham Spring Countryside Show – very excited, never been before and I am sure it will be great fun.
29 & 30 April I will be in Cirencester Corn Hall for the Wool Weekend
Sunday 7 May I will be at the Frome Cheese & Grain – had a great time there last time, lots to see.
8th & 10th May there are plant sales in the Shambles which is a very busy time and the shop is open Tuesday – Saturday inclusive every week too.
Cant wait to see you – my new range of hand block printed summer dresses, kaftans and dressing gowns are already causing a stir!

Back for a final few days to Brunton Boatyard and the Biennale in full swing. So much to do – a visit to the Mattancherry Palace is essential, amazing frescoes and a beautiful building too. After that a cooling drink at the amazing Ginger House, what a find this was.
Room after room of extraordinary antiques, from the absolutely massive to the tiny and portable and then onto the water front cafe for a beer and watching the world go by. Then another great discover, the wonderful hand block printed cotton of Craft Tree so pretty and so soft, of course I bought a couple of dresses – and ordered more for The Parrot Cage too!
Fabulous dining at History Restaurant in the hotel – such an innovative and interesting menu and a pleasure to try the various dishes from the diverse communities that have settled in this amazing place.
Sadly Cochin was also our point of departure for this trip – but two days back at home and a new trip already planned and booked for next year! Thank you to everyone who made our trip so special – Joshy our amazing driver, Kuoni for the care and the service – and India for being wonderful!

photos from the top – Chinese Fishing nets, Brunton Boatyard and the Ginger House

Somehow arriving anywhere by boat is special – arriving at Coconut Lagoon is very special indeed. You are greeted with a serenade by flute and a freshly cut coconut to assuage your thirst and then it is time to relax, birdwatch
or just wander through the property watching the fishing canoes paddle out onto the lake and just let the world drift by.
Our villa had its own small pool and a sitout overlooking a flooded paddy field – much beloved by the local bird population so bee eaters and kingfishers flashed across the water and turtles paddled in the shallows as we sipped our breakfast coffee and watched the sun come up.
You can take the sunset cruise and watch the sun set on Lake Vembanad, sit and watch the daily fly past of fruitbats as the sun goes down – one of my favourite places – ever!