Type the word ‘diorama’ into Google images, and prepare to be amazed! A few weeks ago, I did exactly that and then proceeded to scroll through the resulting images with a dropped-jaw. There are some absolutely incredible miniature ‘worlds’ out there, made by some very talented and imaginative people. Inspired by all of the amazing dioramas I had seen online, I got out my paints and spent the afternoon immersed in paper-craft. You could make your diorama in any type of container….a match-box, a car-sweet tin, or a small shoe box for example. But, in line with the launch of…
Month: August 2018
Pick Your Own Flowers
Having planned a relaxed, outdoor supper party at the weekend, I wanted to decorate the table with flowers and candles. Armed with my Chicken & Carnation tote bag and favourite scissors, I headed to my local ‘Pick Your Own’ farm in search of some brightly coloured blooms. ‘Garsons’ in Esher has been a firm favourite day-trip of mine for many years, and I feel very lucky to live so close to this gem. Their PYO fields are an absolute joy to visit and the variety of produce available to pick is just incredible. The availability of crops changes regularly of…

