Get on and Shine with Holly Honeychurch

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:48:58 +0100

Felt like I was in a fairy tale during a visit to Magdalen College, Oxford yesterday.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:47:59 +0100

Meet Charlie. The personification of a scaredey cat. Doesn’t quite trust anyone, but wants to try sometimes. Here in Oxfordshire it’s been 34 degrees for days and days. It’s a love hate relationship with me and this weather. Good for my bones, not so much for my demeanor.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:41:41 +0100

Bees love these blue globe thistles.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:11 +0100

Love a hydrangea.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:13:55 +0100

Bit hot isn’t it Mia!?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:23:29 +0100

Little poppet Mia. Always up for a chat.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:16:54 +0100

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

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:03:56 +0100

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. 😻 😻

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:30 +0100

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. 👋

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:57:49 +0100

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

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:08 +0100

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.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:41:38 +0100

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.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:09:44 +0100

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.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:54:25 +0100

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.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:18:50 +0100

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:33 +0100

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:24 +0100

Solstice evening by the estuary.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:17:14 +0100

The glorious, majestic Lavatera.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:07:58 +0100

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

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:15:03 +0100

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.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:16:28 +0100

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.

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:55:36 +0100

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

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:42:25 +0100

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.

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:36:26 +0100

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

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:04:34 +0100