“Let’s get you another piece of wood to put your paint tin on, it doesn’t look very safe there” he said with a deep sigh whilst staring at a two and a half litre tin of Farrow and Ball’s Skimming Stone balancing precariously on a frame. I was in a hurry you see. The football […]
Recently, on one of those warm and balmy summer evenings we are currently delighting in, I was setting the garden table for a supper party and found myself spoilt for choice for a white tablecloth. I appear to have a fair few. Six infact. A cotton tablecloth for every occasion it seems and all of […]
Hello everyone, welcome back and welcome also to many new readers visiting Whitewood and Linen for the first time. If you are new and you’d like to know a little more about us this page is a must and I hope that as you become a little more acquainted with my stories, you’ll stay a […]
Welcome, welcome everyone. I’m feeling a little excited over here today… Whitewood and Linen crafts blog turned one year old this week and thank you for being here today for this milestone! Actually and technically speaking, this little blog is just over eighteen months old really. In truth, it took me over six months to find […]
“I just picked up these pretty jugs at the charity shop, do you like them?” I asked everyone, when I returned from a recent trip to the local shops. Each of the M’s smiled over at me. “They’re very pretty Mum” said Little Miss. “Great Mum” answered Master M. “Lovely darling” sighed Mr M pecking […]
I’ve been dreaming again. Of weekends that begin outdoors on a Friday evening when Mr M comes home from his long working week and don’t end until the last bit of sunlight has faded on Sunday. Of sipping ice cold blush wine with crushed ice and preparing easy barbeques and simple suppers of salads created […]
I do love pallet signs. Homemade and bought. I have a few in the home. I have one which announces ‘Good Morning’ when you open your eyes in the morning whether it’s going to be or not. Several to remind you which room is which in case you should lose your way and more recently […]
Welcome everyone, I have another garden update to share with you all today. The second half of my birthday present and one which I have high hopes for. It’s got to be one of the most inexpensive garden projects we have tackled to date and one I am extremely hopeful will fill our home with […]
This week we are looking at what I think is one of the best gifts for plant lovers. “What would you like for your birthday darling?” asked Mr M earlier this year. As quick as a flash I shot back my reply “a vegetable garden and raised flower beds please, oh and a wildflower cutting […]
This week we are looking at Easter Craft Ideas. I love Spring. I do say this about all four seasons in the build up to their arrival; Spring though is a little different for me. Personally, I have a birthday and Mothers Day to celebrate. Then there are the lighter evenings to look forward to. […]
