April Facts, Family & Food April Fool’s Day 1st April When Jim’s pants legs are found sewed up; When ma of coffee takes a sup And finds the sugar tastes like salt— I say, quite inn’cent, “Taint my fault.” They frown and say, half-scold, half-laugh, “This here is some of Willie’s chaff.” Say, … Continued
Celebrating special occasions with you … How shall we open the door of Spring That Winter is holding wearily shut? Though winds are calling and waters brawling, And snow decaying and light delaying, Yet will it not move in its yielding rut And back on its flowery hinges swing, Till wings are flapping And woodpeckers … Continued
Six facts about October I love filling up the shop with new goods each season. Although I have been doing it for five years, it still excites me. And Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. The Autumn fair stock arrives, and we fill our shelves with warm hues, cosy knitwear, throws, scarves and candles, … Continued
March was originally the first month on the Roman calendar, and we can see why, it’s the first month when we can enjoy more sunlight, longer days, and nature awakens all around us. Snowdrops and crocuses were the first to make their appearance and now the daffodils are popping up. The trees and shrubs in … Continued
Have you ever wondered when autumn actually is? Perhaps because it depends on whether you are talking meteorological – i.e. Each year is split equally into four seasons of 3 months, or astronomical which is based on the position of the Sun in relation to the Earth. According to the Met Office “The astronomical … Continued