– a gift from Tom's parents: big and bold white lilies, to brighten up the windowsill.  – a beautiful page from an old, falling-apart encyclopedia: 'Wild flowers of the lily and related families found in Britain'. Other Wellington-based stuff: HANDMADE is happening again this year, and i'm pleased to be returning to teach some classes…

I got some cards printed from end-of-summer scenes: a coriander harvest and these colourful asters in old bottles. It's been such a happy time in our new house; every single day I get joy from the plants growing in the garden. I'm feeling very grateful these days. So I found a bundle of letter and…