Summer 2022

August 6, 2022 Ren Cuming

Well my dears.

What weather. Home has had little to no rain for months and everything is tinder dry and much is dead or dying. Its rather grim to be honest. Our spring is all but gone too so water has been first priority for Mr F.

I never thought I would long so much to hear the sound of proper raindrops.

Heaven knows what the cows are picking at because the grass is now crunchy underfoot, its like walking on cornflakes.

In the workshop its cool and shady with the blinds closed which is a blessing. I am super busy booting for England! The plan is to clear all shoe orders first and then concentrate on the taller boots one pair at a time. Many are intricate and need individual attention. It's going to be fun sharing those with you.

For today though, its a quiet day for me.

Take care, Ren x

Purses galore...

Happy to say that the lack of purses in the shop has been rectified. I especially like the ones made using Badalassi oak tanned leathers. Gosh they seem to glow, and it's a joy to work with.
Hatting in earnest...
Maisie sandals and cabbage patch

Mr Fairysteps in true self sufficiency spirit reinstated the long neglected vegetable garden. I don't know how he works so hard! Seen tending the potatoes here, but behind is the HUGE cage he built for the cabbages, mainly to keep cabbage white butterflies out as well as pigeons.