There’s been some really sweet photos on my memory card this week I wanted to share. Firstly and lastly Magnus wandering precariously around the stud walls of what will be his bedroom and the family bathroom. I’m so pleased to be documenting these moments of him exploring what will likely be his only childhood home to look back on some day.

Today was a terribly rainy day, so true to form we found ourselves at Cliffe Castle, a free local museum we often frequent when the weather turns. He’s now engaging in so much more of the world around him and finding fascination in nature, long may that continue.

Yesterday I spent the day in the walled garden, digging path routes and at last, planting the first of the hardy annuals which were sown in July and begging for their roots to meet the earth. I also planted the first of the roses, ‘Julia’s Rose’ a variety i’ve grown in the past and still find myself smitten with. Infact the rose obsession proceeds and there are 36 more bare root roses which will be planted in the coming weeks. A feast of David Austin, Harkness and more.

In the afternoon Lesley from The Store in Haworth also joined me with her beloved dog Bruno. She was visiting to help cut the fir and other foliages for the festive Church steps install in the village which i’ll be assisting her with on Thursday (fingers crossed the rain holds off). We cut in abundance and filled the van full of fresh scented greens.

The past week has filled me with excitement and motivation for the months ahead, as renovations and progress is gradually being made through out the property. I can now almost envisage spring and it’s going to be truly wonderful.

Hattie x