mr robin

I was going to post the sketch of the blue tit but decided that this one was better. Hope you like it. I'm writing this at my sister's house and we're off to look for bridesmaid dresses tomorrow. Wish us luck!

last leg...

he's very friendly...


almost there now...

... and that's lucky because the mist is really coming down now...

...but I think that left the best photos for last! Thanks for walking with me!! Have a good day!

come on... keep up...

Oh good, we're going the right way...


love this bit... it's like a green tunnel...



...anything to post while we're passing?...

I know... let's go for a walk!

Up for it anyone?

Some leaves to shuffle through...

don't forget to look up...

Down the path dappled in light...

to the open countryside...

down the hill...

looking very wintry already...

pause for a glimpse of the view...

duck!
... more to follow...

webcraft

As much as I hate spiders (although I'd never kill one, they have as much right to live on this planet as we have) I can't help but admire the amazing cobwebs that I found covered in tiny, sparkling drops of water yesterday morning. They're incredible when you think about it.

little bird stamp

You know it's very satisfying making stamps, knowing you can use them again and again when you've finished carving them. This one is based on a sketch I made of a blue tit.

I really want to draw the squirrel but it just won't keep still or come close enough! Great opportunity today when it scampered onto the patio but couldn't find my sketchbook. Really annoying!

What are you up to this weekend? Anything fun? Have a good one!

mr pumpkin head pie

Didn't want to make mr jack o'lantern angry by letting his brains go to waste so I attempted a gluten & lactose free pie from a new recipe book I picked up. Now I've never had pumpkin pie before so I haven't got anything to compare it to but it turned out really well I think! The filling's very creamy and silky smooth. Unfortunately it reminded P of egg custard (which he hates) a little bit too much so one slice was enough for him. Oh well, somebody's got to eat it!

The book's called Sweet Alternative by Ariana Bundy.