Week 9 2024

 Hello!

We did have on day of glorious sunshine this week, and it was a perfect day for the Bordeaux Aquitaine Classic Rallye which hadn't put in an appearance for a couple of years.

 

Many thanks to SP for her beautiful photos.  The rallye cars whizzed right past her front gate on the way to their classes.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good week - we've had an extra day this month to get everything done! 😀

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 9

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I've been waiting for the perfect moment to use this vase I made and decorated (dreaming of spring!)💮

Week 8 2024

 Hello,

Those few sunny days have turned into stormy ones - possibly because I washed my car (take note WS!)

However, not before plenty of cranes had been spotted flying overhead.  There's a wonderful website where you can keep up to date with their travels - just click here.

I love hearing their distinctive sound, then heading outside to watch them circle over the river, then reform their 'V' flying formation, and continue on their journey.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, keep warm and dry and have a good week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 8

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I've been experimenting with new colours to add to my 'Mocha' range.  I rather like this caramel colour on these coffee tumblers.

Week 7 2024

 Hello!

We're having some wonderful mild weather and now’s the time to set your hornet traps.  They are easy to build and amazingly successful, just don’t empty them out, top them up with more bait, it’s true, nothing seems to be more effective at attracting another hornet, than a trapped one!  Though the first traps should be laced with a mixture of beer, dry white wine and syrup (grenadine flavour is good, but any sweet syrup will work).  The beer and syrup attract the hornet and the white wine will repel the bees.

And how about this for a big scary poster... please get building those hornet traps.

Many thanks for all your continued support, whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a lovely time.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 7

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And finally...

I have so many talented potters working in my studio.  Many people have never worked with clay before, but just have a hankering to try, or have always wanted to give it ago.  Here's a beautiful shoal of fish bowl made by a complete beginner...

If you have a hankering to give clay a go, then give me a call, it really is the most peaceful and mindful activity. 📞06 30 89 85 36