After mentally preparing for a crazy couple of pre-Christmas months and knowing that we'd be living in a house that looks like this - below, for most of January! I preempted might need a little break and booked myself a place on Emma's - Making Winter Retreat as a treat for my birthday. I don't suffer with ...
The sun has been shining brightly and after the major plant out in the front garden (still haven't collated the pics sorry), I spent a couple of hours in the shade of our home office. Making use of some empty miniature rum bottles that have been kicking around the kitchen, I made these mini vases to hang ...
Having not left Blighty for what feels like an age, I have been following with wide eyes - the travelogue of Ingrid Jansen of Wood and Wool Stool as she and her friends crochet their way through some beautiful sunny days spent in Marrakech. Mountain walking, souk visits, great food and great company. It makes me want ...
Morning! Little shop update as I am full of the joys of Spring - my handmade lavender bags are filled with dried Yorkshire blooms and they have a cushion style back so the rose printed muslin sachets inside can be removed and refilled when the scent finally fades x back in a bit!
Hello Wednesday people, how are you? We have been enjoying the sunshine here, although it seems to have disappeared for now, so that means I don't feel guilty about abandoning the garden chores to settle inside at my table and make something pretty. This week I have been repurposing an old cigar box into a ...
Hello to you, it seems it's Monday again and so soon. Yesterday marked a special day for me and L&S as it was my 7th blogging birthday! I usually completely bypass this event - not intentionally - maybe just one of the hazards of being an Aquarius - but as I am partial to the ...
Welcome to Lobster & Swan. I am a photographer, stylist and shop owner living in East Sussex with my Husband Dean. Together we run the online lifestyle store The Future Kept - come on over and see what's new! Jeska x
