Get on and Shine with Holly Honeychurch

Love a hydrangea.

Bit hot isn’t it Mia!?

Little poppet Mia. Always up for a chat.

Felt like I ate a rainbow at lunch today. Utter yumness.

We stayed in a roadside hotel on our way to Cambridge. This morning as we were leaving, a gang of kittens and cats turned up. They must belong to the hotel. Haven’t seen a real life kitten in forever. Safe to say I was giddy with excitement. 😻 😻

Knoops. Always a pleasure. I went for 72% Single origin (Peru). A balance of fruity & bitter notes with hints of caramel & cashew. If you have a Knoops near you, go explore the taste of cacao! 😍 Yuuuum! See you tomorrow. 👋

Been practising my ampersands. They’ve eluded me for years. Think I’ve finally cracked it.

A sweet, shining piece, with some melancholy. I imagine someone leaving home to go on a voyage of learning, self discovery and adventure. Like the hobbits did! Through lush countryside and a valley of birdsong, over green hills and across babbling brooks, this harp journey takes you into your heart.

Yay, Frankie joined us last night for a swim. T’was almost dark before we left. What a grand ol time these evenings have been. So very grateful.

It has been delightful to have some late night swims this week. Nothing better than cooling off in crystal clear waters with the setting sun and hazy mountains for company.

I absolutely love clover and keep the garden as wild as possible. This mature grass has many different varieties. The bees love it, the cat loves it. Having a wee piece of an English meadow is special indeed.

Mesembryanthemums are so joyful. I grow them from seed every year. They always make me smile.

Solstice evening by the estuary.

The glorious, majestic Lavatera.

Such a sweet, sad little face. Neighbouring kitty, who comes to visit every few days.

Made me some lovely lil wholemeal baps. Turned out really nice. There’s something about a warm bap with lashings of butter, that delights my soul. Nom.

Super duper sunrise this morn. The blackbird woke me at 4am, so I thought I’d make the most of an early start. It’s so balmy, I can’t quite believe it.

Stunning sacred shots from Cambridge. Taken in St John’s Chapel and Magdalene College Chapel.

Meet Mia. The maddest monkey I’ve ever looked after. Does everything double speed, always on a mission, loves to rub against you and chirrup sweetly but heaven forbid if you stroke her at the wrong time. A real character. The opposite of a lazy ragdoll.

So long fluffy kitty cats. Another short, sweet sit. Still can’t quite believe how fluffy you are. Like giant, furry caterpillars.

Meet Fleur and Lily. Ragdoll and Birman sisters. I’m looking after them for the weekend in the glorious countryside of Suffolk. They’re playful, love sleeping on beds, exploring the garden and sunbathing. Long haired cats are on a whole other level of fur!

Hot chocolate followed by mystical, ancient choral music in Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge make a great combo. Alleluia. 😁

Bye bye wild garden boys; a short, sweet stay. Thank you for gracing me with your occasional presence. 👋