FROM MOUNTAINS AND valleys to rolling dales, sparkling rivers, and coastal cliffs, the British countryside is a rich patchwork of diverse habitats. I love spending time appreciating all that our islands have to offer, but it’s sometimes...
THE RIVER BRIDE in Dorset rises midway between the towns of Dorchester and Bridport before travelling just over six miles to escape into the sea, near Burton Bradstock. As it flows, the river passes through a landscape of small pastures, dense...
THE FROTH OF Mexican fleabane’s daisylike flowers tumble from gaps in stone steps; the vibrant magenta of red valerian blooms sprout from crevices in a sun-drenched wall, creating a cascade of colour; and poppies and foxgloves intermingle with...
SCENES OF SUMMER are made for nature-themed stationery by simply using window envelopes saved from the mail and motifs cut from scraps of patterned paper. The window forms a frame, creating a central decoration for a pocket to contain a...
