Preoccupied with Silk!

When I began this blog, it was for me a medium to communicate all of the creative aspects of my life and this means writing about my garden, plants, animals, crafts and other things that I do in my time away from work.  However, as time passes, I begin to realise that there is a…

Keeping ‘buzzy’ with bee hives

When we lived in Holland, Dick trained to become a beekeeper and since that time, all of those years ago, he has kept bees and produced his own honey. I don’t have any difficulties at all in having the beehives at home and our children learned over the years that they should have respect for…

Pauline’s Potions!

The concept of Pauline’s Potions emerged playfully, sparked by a bit of banter with a friend. This moniker affectionately refers to the natural lotions, soaps, and concoctions I’ve been crafting for over 30 years. From fly repellents and room sprays to healing creams and sleep balms, my family has always been my willing testers and…