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It's Snowing Again ...

5/5/2021

I can’t quite believe it, but today the snow returned ... in May !!! What’s going on ... crazy weather.
With gardening out of the question, I decided to work on some hand sewn cards, for our wee homestead craft shop. A few new designs and some old favourites too ... it was nice to sit, relax and focus my mind on something so familiar. A really nice day ...
Anyway it’s late now and definitely time to sleep. Take care all ... stay safe Xx
**All the cards are now available through our online shop :)

So Excited ... We're Open Again ... :)

4/5/2021

Wow, I can’t believe we’re finally open ... it’s so exciting to be able to welcome guests to our wee cottage again.
It took us nearly a year to totally refurbish and up upgrade the property, as we completed most of the work ourselves. But in the end I hope we’ve managed to create a calm and relaxing ambience.
Ellesmere Cottage offers a wonderful get away location and is the ideal base from which to explore the fantastic scenery around the Cairngorm National Park and beyond ... :)
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Exploring The Lecht Mine ... :)

2/5/2021

We’re still dodging rain showers today, but that didn’t stop us. Being really keen to get out and about, we headed off to the Lecht mine. It’s such a lovely walk, it follows a wee burn all the way to the abandoned mine. I love the sound of the water gently babbling along ... it’s just so relaxing I could sit there all day.
It’s been so easy during lockdown, to forget about all the beautiful places out there ... but now it’s the perfect excuse to revisit them all ... and I can’t wait ... :)

A Walk To The Scalan ...

1/5/2021

Sometimes you just need to get out of the house and breathe some clean, fresh air. Even on an overcast day like today, the scenery around us takes my breath away. This afternoon we headed out for a lovely walk to the ‘Scalan’ in the Braes Of Glenlivet. (It’s now a museum and open to the public). It’s such a pretty route to explore and the Scalan has such a fascinating history.
I’d highly recommend a visit, if you’re ever in the area ... :)

Savoury Mexican Muffins ...

29/4/2021

Well I can’t believe it, but the snow showers have returned ...
Driven back inside by chilly winds and wet conditions, there was only one thing for it ... a nice spot of baking.
Last week I discovered a yummy recipe for ‘Savoury Mexican Muffins’ by Lucy Lord, which I’ve been itching to try.
So I rolled up my sleeves and gave it a go ...
Wow ... I’m so glad I did, the recipe was so easy to follow and the muffins were delicious.
I made a double batch, which has been great, as we had enough for the following day. They keep really well and make a great on the go snack or quick breakfast bite. I can’t wait to try some more of her recipes ... :)

A Repurposed Birdhouse For Our Garden ... :)

26/4/2021

Next to Autumn, Spring is definitely my favourite time of year. There’s new life popping up everywhere at the moment. Daffodils, lambs and tiny leaves appearing on our fruit trees. It just gives me hope and makes me feel so happy. There’s still a bit of snow hanging onto the top of the mountains, but against the brilliant blue of the sky, it’s so pretty ...
It’s been so nice to get out in the garden again and yesterday we spent some time putting up this wonderful birdhouse. I love repurposing things, so was delighted to find this gorgeous teapot on the lovely Etsy shop ‘CosyGardenFeatures’. It’s absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to see who will pay it a visit ...
On a different note, I’m excited to announce, we’ll be opening our wee holiday let cottage for business again from the 26th April and I can’t wait.
We’ve been cleaning, steaming and sanitising everything from top to bottom. Getting it ready to welcome our first guests and ensuring we are COVID safe. This last year has been so hard for everyone and filled with such sadness, I really hope our cottage can help build some new and happy memories ... :)

Sunshine And Pizza ...

25/4/2021

I can’t believe how gorgeous the last few days have been. It’s been so nice to pack away the woolly jumpers and throw open the windows ... heavenly.

We also had another treat in store, when my son decided he would cook. He commandeered my kitchen and set to work on creating some really yummy pizzas. Watching him cook from scratch and with such confidence, filled my heart with joy ... one really proud Mum.
The end result was delicious and we were all truly grateful for his efforts and hard work.
I think we’ve decided that a wood fired pizza oven might be our next project ... :)

Cosy Bedrooms ... :)

23/4/2021

Our wee holiday let cottage, has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four people. Here’s a quick peek at one of our cosy rooms ... freshly decorated to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere ... :)

New Baby Cards Back In Stock ... :)

22/4/2021

Yay it’s Friday and I’m really looking forward to the weekend ... We don’t have anything special planned, but with all the glorious weather we’re having at the moment, I thought a spot of baking and a picnic might be fun ...
Anyway, I just wanted to pop on Facebook and let you know, that our hand stitched new baby cards are back in stock. I can sew single, double or even triple footprints if you need and can combine pink or blue as required.
Just drop me a message if you can’t find what you’re looking for and I’ll be happy to help.
Hope you all have a wonderful and fun weekend ... sending good vibes Xxx

April 21st, 2021

21/4/2021

The weather was beautiful today, just right for a spot of gardening. So ... we headed over to our holiday let cottage and started work on some new vegetable beds. These two little monkeys love digging in the dirt, so had great fun pulling up turf and weeding out roots. We’re hoping to include some chives, rhubarb and mint for our guests to enjoy if they want ...
We also set up a bird feeding station ... it looks fantastic and I can’t wait to see who visits the garden ...
Happy days ... :)