https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden daily 0.75 2026-06-09 https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/the-inept-gardener-3 monthly 0.5 2026-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780633085075-7Z5PSP97YGZUUU6W2N95/A+Shropshire+Lad_1.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780633106304-IQRBB2RSQRNAB8TZW6OJ/A+Shrophire+Lad.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780633132620-FBYFBBG9HA03NGL1BSGC/Rosy+Glory.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/eb1353ba-49ab-44d9-ad7e-7991e76e1453/Crown+Princess+Margareta.JPG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Rose Crown Princess Margareta in her glory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/4e968af5-0f8c-42d3-a46a-6897b994f7b1/Fountain.JPEG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Our exquisite fountain deserves an equally exquisite setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/fc3f5aae-c2c1-4f13-aadd-231dcb5db84a/Crown+Princess+Margareta+is+in+there+somewhere.JPG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out The rose, Crown Princess Margareta is in there…somewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780633693328-L9MKFM3DTTD8LXLRV7OX/Garden+Bed+after_2.JPG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780633721442-ZBJG3WYBY6Z9JOBZP6WP/Garden+Bed+after_1.JPG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780634008846-TK5I6HI96R8F7P6P75BA/A+garden+bed...before.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1780634031782-UUITQB20NPQ7RF1ETB4M/Blue+pot+before.JPG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/72fc4c3a-83a9-4e9e-b941-0d921a0c9355/Spying+possum.png Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/notes-from-the-willows-1 monthly 0.5 2026-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/db373ec2-c48b-4251-b34e-fecd0618ab95/Sneek+peek.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis - Make it stand out A sneak peek at the transformation of the front room. The blank wall will slowly be covered in artwork. I have a feeling that there will be a strong Willow Tree theme across the works that I choose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/a08af58d-bd10-4fb7-bb3b-193b9e7025e3/Writer%27s+desk.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis - Make it stand out My beloved desk filled with items vital to my creative life. The little Peter Rabbit sculpture is my new ‘blog companion’, kindly given to me for Mothers’ Day recently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/0cf8907c-44ee-44a5-8951-f0c1376a3ae5/Cosy+corner+before.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis - Make it stand out It was nice enough, but I didn’t love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1778889129681-FGMX6F26CX2IXWK0HGAD/Cosy+corner.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1778889145736-KJF6JCLCKRND5AWM5ZUA/Cosy+corner%27s+biggest+fan.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/635b4cad-12f3-4119-add9-7e4cbaed095b/EF+Benson.jpg Home & Garden - A Creative Oasis - Make it stand out Its amazing how a small selection of objects can convey so much about a life; my favourite author, a previous profession, a cherished family member. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/the-inept-gardener-2 monthly 0.5 2026-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/5bc8da77-2ba3-4b64-8172-512e085f34b9/Grape+Hyacinth+shoots.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Look! I did a thing! Green shoots of Grape Hyacinths giving me undeniable proof of life. Now the pressure is really on to keep them alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/81b62291-54dd-4082-a4ce-53261c9a4edb/Squirrel.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out My charming vignette is relying on my unreliable memory to keep it looking fresh and un-crispy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/4a32e10f-1aba-48ef-9f40-b5c349710873/Plotting+possum.PNG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/a-little-bit-obsessed-withthings-i-could-easily-buy-but-didnt monthly 0.5 2026-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/3f45803f-19b3-4dbd-b327-045c8a1d9b4f/Cheese+plate.jpg Home & Garden - A little bit obsessed with…things I could easily buy, but didn’t - Make it stand out I didn’t need to make the cheese, the crackers or the bread… and yet here we are. Entirely unnecessary, completely worth it. We all know that I did NOT grow the strawberries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/dbaed874-042d-4c9a-9be9-1c5c176edaea/IMG_5782.jpg Home & Garden - A little bit obsessed with…things I could easily buy, but didn’t - Make it stand out Don’t let appearances deceive you. After this photo was taken everything was tipped into my mixer and left to its own devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/c64aeb1d-e623-4a00-8fe6-a59a7f341327/Ready+to+eat_bread.JPEG Home & Garden - A little bit obsessed with…things I could easily buy, but didn’t - Make it stand out The finished product still warm from the oven. Totally delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/2b7c5f3e-9a1d-4428-83ec-00a2ae0392ab/TWJ+headquarters.jpg Home & Garden - A little bit obsessed with…things I could easily buy, but didn’t - Make it stand out The emerging TWJ Headquarters. Note the carefully hung tablecloths and napkins in the background. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/the-inept-gardener-1 monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/dc4a1659-7dfd-4096-b8dc-f4d13d877a2d/AI+garden+mock-up.png Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/e08d6909-8b9c-4938-9e72-32d9a0f858f7/Possum_no+background+-+600x600.png Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/completely-unnecessary-entirely-worth-it monthly 0.5 2026-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/799df262-a74f-4071-8f26-931c69c5f32b/Great+Grandma%2C+Auntie+Em%2C+and+baby+me.jpg Home & Garden - Completely Unnecessary, Entirely Worth It - 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Summer round up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/6a0af2ce-f29a-4102-b686-d27908d87097/Tray+with+a+jug+of+sangria+and+flowers.jpg Home & Garden - Summer round up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/c3b62c96-e8db-4b57-93f7-ee47d90d5aaa/DCF78282-1610-4721-8B1F-4AB57F40CC8A.JPEG Home & Garden - Summer round up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/homeandgarden/pastry-imperfection monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1772325686234-WBRAIU1SNCF7MVK0F778/Pastry+disastere.JPG Home & Garden - Pastry (Im)Perfection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1772325708369-TM3GG2LWIWJN3XN706OQ/Redemption.JPG Home & Garden - 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This house and garden were the setting for a lot of the drama in the EF Benson series of Mapp and Lucia novels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/e1c7bc56-1c64-4d94-84af-a50cfe2c4ed1/Boston+fern.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series - Make it stand out One of the few plants thriving in my garden, only because it is faux (or plastic if you’re being unkind) Scroll to the end to see the sad of this post to see the brutal reality of my gardening endeavours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/cd6453a0-40f9-4829-9782-4813c4fcf366/Annie%27s+posy.JPEG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series - Make it stand out A beautiful posy from my friend’s garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1767940728103-E2JQWI23II3W5ICT4GZ0/IMG_7258.JPEG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1767940733664-0UBV3RYJ579BFHIJHZ0N/IMG_7247.JPEG Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1767941021131-D6LWEUY4H5J3FS0MURKL/Plumbago.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1767941041536-IFOJDS3KNMPAT41LMP8W/Seaside+daisy.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/76512619-0383-4d92-8f1c-ab5449a8ddbf/Mint.jpg Home & Garden - The Inept Gardener… A series - Make it stand out Both famed and feared for being invasive and indestructible, mint was no match for my mighty indifference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings daily 0.75 2026-06-09 https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/soup-weather monthly 0.5 2026-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/e438038f-2c1b-44c6-99e4-532113374942/IMG_6152.JPG Gathering Together - Soup Weather - Make it stand out Bowls and tureens full of soup; hearty, nourishing and comforting. An affordable way to fill hearts and tummies on a chilly night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/7289a6ed-9378-4141-8446-aa93086816e1/Table+perfect+for+soup+weather.jpg Gathering Together - Soup Weather - Make it stand out A delicious assortment of homemade flavoured butters to serve with the warmed bread. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/autumn-table-styling-for-real-homes monthly 0.5 2026-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1777539331294-3LS0OROXBN49U7RM8TOS/Autumn+Harvest+flatlay_LR.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/00b3b4a5-daf0-4b7c-9fa0-1c98d87bc214/Apples.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1777538705264-MNVCR6IFKKXW72DQIY0F/Autumn+Harvest+that+wasn%27t+yet+ripe.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1777538724217-HMT13NHGJDJ6Y82E0WHB/Ripened+harvest.JPEG Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/4352f824-d152-4ae5-a160-5078ebd901f8/Walnuts.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/55a6dfb9-2a2a-4469-8fe7-867959afab89/Autumn+Harvest+glimmer.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Battery powered tea lights provide glow, but safely. The bright, brash colours by day softened in the warm glow of the evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/ed20cbb0-2372-40aa-84d3-0f9482e88972/Autumn+Harvest+evening+glow_LR.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/d4be17ca-fec6-4800-a7b7-35a5e96158d2/Autumn+Harvest+flatlay_LR.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn table styling for real homes. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/autumn-harvestafter monthly 0.5 2026-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/b263b373-ec49-41f9-8c74-0695d0fbfd7b/Ripened+harvest.JPEG Gathering Together - Autumn Harvest…After - Make it stand out A table that refused restraint and was all the better for it—russet linen, amber glass, and a riot of autumn leaves tumbling through the centre like a quiet celebration of abundance. Set not just for dinner, but for conversation, laughter, and the kind of evening you wish you could bottle and keep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/0e55fcae-1520-4d22-8904-0ce9a07dc1e7/Autumn+Harvest+evening+glow_LR.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn Harvest…After - Make it stand out The tones that were a little… brash in daylight softened into autumnal glow in candlelight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/c671f61f-603a-4833-86c5-ecf052b888d9/Apple+close+up_LR.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn Harvest…After - Make it stand out Missile apples are absolutely tiny, but also perfect to tuck into a centrepiece. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/autumn-harvest-before monthly 0.5 2026-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/13b9f6e2-820a-4482-befb-a9e0a81103fd/Autumn+Harvest+that+wasn%27t+yet+ripe.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn Harvest: Before - Make it stand out An un-ripe autumn harvest. The bones were good, and could have been fleshed out, but it wasn’t the vibe I was craving. The protective cloth provided defence against cat claws, but added nothing to the look, apart from peace of mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/ab90016a-e212-4a42-938b-2875ca9e8e8d/Warm+russets+and+golds+capture+the+essence+of+the+harvest+season.jpg Gathering Together - Autumn Harvest: Before - Make it stand out Warm russets and golds capture the abundance of the harvest season. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/equinox-glow-how-to-recreate-this-look monthly 0.5 2026-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/c216502b-8e35-452b-ac90-f0587b99a75c/Full+table+Equinox+Glow.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/9958158a-9b01-4e01-86ed-bfb80bbb5196/Daytime+glow_3.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/7398ccfd-cd85-4d4d-8e77-570a65b4e519/Full+table+close+up.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1773827199454-VI8XEPTVUN0EYX32DQAU/Daytime+glow_2.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/80ba8f4f-522b-4960-a2e1-adb2daaf506d/Evening+glow+over+deck.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1774261331416-6JGKYRSY4CAEK9FEA0TP/Equinox+Glow+place+setting_night+1.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow - how to recreate this look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/equinox-glow-a-make-ahead-dinner-party-menu monthly 0.5 2026-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1774262565673-STV40RL7MZ623VB08E0I/Equinox+Glow+place+setting_night+1.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow: A Make-Ahead Dinner Party Menu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/91ce3ed5-ae28-4e33-b1fd-2c7612dd76cb/Evening+glow+over+deck.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow: A Make-Ahead Dinner Party Menu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/340eb237-a26c-484c-9b34-4381020bc9de/Equinox+Glow+at+night_background.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow: A Make-Ahead Dinner Party Menu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/98637c6f-9ca1-4bf1-8078-913b245d0628/Daytime+lunch+table+EG.jpg Gathering Together - Equinox Glow: A Make-Ahead Dinner Party Menu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/an-easy-strawberry-gathering-with-vintage-charm monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/f94314ed-7580-4b80-b3a1-3dfc9b96551e/Strawberries.jpg Gathering Together - An Easy Strawberry Gathering (With Vintage Charm) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/8a67a114-4a79-46e1-b32e-c402fcb0b1d4/Strawberry+Festival_Pink+teacup.jpg Gathering Together - An Easy Strawberry Gathering (With Vintage Charm) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/d7df4648-b143-4db5-846f-7fb90d343428/Strawberry+Festival_table_3.jpg Gathering Together - An Easy Strawberry Gathering (With Vintage Charm) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/high-summer-amp-hydrangeas-style-guide monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/fb1f3134-4619-4002-800a-2a65152a3795/IMG_4369.JPEG Gathering Together - How to Create a Fresh, Hydrangea‑Inspired Tablescape in Blue and Green - Make it stand out Outdoor table setting with blue hydrangea centrepieces, patterned blue tablecloth, white plates, hydrangea-print napkin, and a crystal jug with lemon-infused water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/e9f4aabd-9e67-4997-a329-0e0c73b37d31/Blue-ceramic-birds-and-cut-glass-jug-with-limes.jpg Gathering Together - How to Create a Fresh, Hydrangea‑Inspired Tablescape in Blue and Green - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/nbsplate-summer-tablescape-a-stone-fruit-sunday-lunch-at-the-willows monthly 0.5 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/973b7b1b-9a86-4dbb-b97b-fd912f8962f2/Photo+of+peaches%2C+strawberries+and+plums+and+red+wine+glass+1.jpg Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows - Make it stand out A bowl of luscious plums, strawberries and grapes set the scene for a meal based on late Summer’s bounty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/ec685e40-6869-45a9-aaf8-f0069fa4e5c4/Late+Summer+Fruit+overhead+setting_cropped.jpg Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/0cd05159-43c1-4bae-8057-1506cc377f64/Late+Summer+Fruit+roses_blog.jpg Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows - Make it stand out Late summer abundance at The Willows — ruby glassware, gold chargers, blush roses and a bowl of peaches, plums, strawberries and grapes creating a vibrant Sunday lunch tablescape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1772254360887-76CN281EML82HR2F2Z9P/Peach+Salad%2C+table.jpg Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1772254441622-M31T9ENPEUQXS5ZZ1JBS/Tomato+Galette%2C+inside.jpg Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1772254535588-4VXALKVTKVONVSKWRW2Q/Peach+Crumble.JPG Gathering Together -  Late Summer Tablescape: A Stone Fruit Sunday Lunch at The Willows https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/high-summer-and-hydrangeas monthly 0.5 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/981a7b99-cf4e-40ee-8bd2-1e93e68b2e9f/Hydrangea+take+1.jpg Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows A blue and white faux hydrangea in a cream coloured ceramic vase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1770367954484-5AVG1NZZC67JCFUHFJ78/Anniversary+dinner+vibes_edited.JPEG Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1770369942548-UHZH96UO9094BKJ291GD/Flat+Lay+blue+and+white+summer+table.JPEG Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1770369964274-BEI3ALELM0BC18R9PV5W/IMG_4221.JPEG Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1770369088376-RBEZ0O5ECSCES8PLC1G7/IMG_4369.jpg Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1770369056648-RFPZL3ZAOS6PEPZG5R6N/IMG_4346.JPEG Gathering Together - Creating New Sunday Traditions: A Summer Hydrangea Tablescape at The Willows https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/printable-checklist-summer-sunsetinspired-cocktail-party monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/401415c5-d703-4d2d-820b-0aff96b5d303/Palette_Cocktails+and+Sunsets.png Gathering Together - Printable Checklist: Summer Sunset‑Inspired Cocktail Party - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/creativity-and-self-control monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/06b9dc56-b984-4615-8a54-5828b571cba3/Hydrangea_blue+willow+edited.JPEG Gathering Together - Creativity and Self Control - Make it stand out High summer and hydrangeas was the theme for a warm summer dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/97f041b4-9e0a-447f-a52c-0cbf0d41223c/IMG_21749975-B7B7-41C5-8BE2-62F91EEEE603.jpeg Gathering Together - Creativity and Self Control - Make it stand out I was very tempted to add these lovely blue glasses to my growing collection, but common sense prevailed. I left them behind for someone else to find and treasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/2fec1086-3a6e-4713-bd14-4794d3f1ce28/IMG_4213.JPEG Gathering Together - Creativity and Self Control - Make it stand out This is the table I ended up with. It felt cool and calm, simply blue and white, but I did miss the pattern upon pattern vibrancy I tend to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/ad3e930b-e2e8-4f3a-bbae-c445facb2e2a/Hydrangea_garden+view+use+this.JPEG Gathering Together - Creativity and Self Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/48ea2ee2-6a1d-4c6c-9c11-6f29740b1513/IMG_4247.JPEG Gathering Together - Creativity and Self Control - Make it stand out At the end of the day, sharing a meal with those that I love is more important than table linen. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/sunsets-and-cocktails monthly 0.5 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/b727fe8a-edba-4410-bb59-33193aecd5c5/bottles_book.JPEG Gathering Together - Sunsets and Cocktails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1d30d7ff-7e83-42d4-b02f-f364bbe89d48/tray+sangria_1.jpg Gathering Together - Sunsets and Cocktails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/e230b135-95e6-48c5-bbbe-b0961a9df4a3/Palette_Cocktails+and+Sunsets.png Gathering Together - Sunsets and Cocktails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/74a43f61-816a-4c11-a585-e53e9391f40d/IMG_3960.JPEG Gathering Together - Sunsets and Cocktails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/3835ce5e-f8e6-4f25-a4fb-87b391416cdf/Cheese+platter_publish.JPEG Gathering Together - Sunsets and Cocktails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/gatherings/calm-before-the-chaos monthly 0.5 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/a0a10a3c-49d2-4ac2-8e2a-f1e0b780fab7/Sunday+Lunch+Colour+Palette+Master.jpg Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/bbbbcd21-f046-4d86-8ae0-fdf17be95a1e/am+2.png Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out Our December menu. Effortless, tasty and designed to keep you out of the kitchen and at the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/86c5ad6c-f379-47d9-8bb1-e04b76ab4100/Napkin%2C+flower+napkin+ring.JPEG Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/a3e544b8-46f8-43d2-b36c-5c0533dff376/David+hand.JPEG Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/b99df741-4939-4aad-8f7f-bb4a9705eff3/IMG_3103.JPEG Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out Highly recommend this floor cleaner. May contribute to general state of dishevelment due to excess hair loss, but makes up for it with excellent crumb disposal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/385b8ff5-d4ed-4b8a-ac5d-d975c692eca6/Sunday+Lunch+Colour+Palette+Master+%281%29.png Gathering Together - Calm before the chaos - Make it stand out The colour palette for December was ‘elevated nautical’. Red, gold, navy, vanilla and pale blue. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows daily 0.75 2026-06-09 https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows/zbxdbx5v63s4ifgsxzq4o5wj3llmos monthly 0.5 2026-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/57e85186-b318-4939-b062-0480f0099b88/1-IMG_6140.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/5bf789ea-4255-4e20-bf7d-0aff4064fae3/2-Bird+candleabra.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out The beautiful, whimsical candelabra that my lovely children gifted me, with the candles that Anne gave me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/b9fd78b9-35f1-41ad-b39a-1690d7c69365/A+table+to+enjoy+all+day.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out The white and blue themed table looked fresh and inviting by daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/7289a6ed-9378-4141-8446-aa93086816e1/Table+perfect+for+soup+weather.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out A quick snapshot of the table just before it was demolished by the hungry hoards. The table which looked ethereal during the day became cosy by candlelight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/26f15306-9cf0-4df5-8f3b-229ed3292792/Selection+of+butters+and+pte.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out A collection of flavoured butters made from scratch using thickened cream, salt and a Magimix Cook Expert. It made short work of the butter making process. We went from liquid cream to butter in under 10 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/82e9e11e-f2d0-47f1-bc3f-67355c43a1c4/Rabbit+Stew.jpg Notes from The Willows - Soup Weather - Make it stand out My latest Facebook Marketplace acquisition; a soup tureen that we have called Stewart…Rabbit Stew, as it were. The potato and leek soup served in it was delicious. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows/current-obsessions monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/58fbe886-1c1f-4384-b0f3-77fef1ca7768/Welcome+home.jpg Notes from The Willows - Current Obsessions - Make it stand out A small lantern nestled among foraged pinecones provide a gentle light on the front veranda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/2b994d8a-a173-4f39-aa86-d7db142dcf42/Welcome+home+front+door.jpg Notes from The Willows - Current Obsessions - Make it stand out Our front door with the battery powered candles proffering a warm glow to guide the way home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/7d28f7c0-21f2-46a6-82ca-2eb15769f363/Rabbit+Stew+among+the+greenery.jpg Notes from The Willows - Current Obsessions - Make it stand out Nestled comfortably among the greenery is my newest, slightly unhinged purchase: a soup tureen in the shape of a rabbit. We have very sensibly named him Stewart, or Stew, for short. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/053ec033-6c59-4af2-99ef-0ff0f30da34b/Sideboard.jpg Notes from The Willows - Current Obsessions - Make it stand out My side board hosting the reimagined Autumn Harvest centrepiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/9c6aeae4-db55-45e2-9306-d169db38aad7/Closeup+of+centrepiece.jpg Notes from The Willows - Current Obsessions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows/weeks-like-this monthly 0.5 2026-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775878728248-PY4H4NGAQUBZ7P5GRXYM/Front+entry+before.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775878750267-VT6QP8UNW4UZTAXFN0MU/Revamped+front+entry+1.jpeg Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775878816958-DZHIE9LXORX7CV9C4CTY/Front+window+before.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775878836085-ZM7IRQY2T20AAQP2U4T8/Front+window+after.jpg Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/8006218f-c6ad-4174-ab48-220f0afef7a7/Comfortable+afternoon+tea.jpg Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this - Make it stand out Flowers, tea, and quiet company. A reminder that we are worthy of beautiful things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775879190422-NYCIYP1YTAYJU1NG6WIY/Easter+table.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775879487100-3LI2NT2C37OI0NES197W/Easter+bunny.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775880909462-64HII39YM5QM5ZF6HME5/Fruit+Carrick+Hill.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/1775880932013-XTTYCHC2Y8RVKHLJWE92/Table+Carrick+Hill.JPG Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/c0e97466-84e9-4428-aee6-29a1fb99d4c5/Hoosegow+Restaurant.jpg Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this - Make it stand out The rich warm colours of the Hoosegow Charcoal restaurant. The ambience certainly added to our enjoyment of a wonderful night out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/81b62291-54dd-4082-a4ce-53261c9a4edb/Squirrel.jpg Notes from The Willows - Weeks like this - Make it stand out My dear squirrel has found a new home. The possum must not get any ideas about this. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows/a-pause-at-the-willows monthly 0.5 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/0bdd4d6d-4514-420b-8ffc-536d9c00fc9b/Ladder+empty+room.JPEG Notes from The Willows - A pause at The Willows - Make it stand out A blank canvas. https://www.thewillowsjournal.com/notes-from-the-willows/glimmers monthly 0.5 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/693e4d8a4177a21be40d7f47/619da1f6-f1f2-4335-8439-444ce8eb2ab4/Candlesticks.JPEG Notes from The Willows - Glimmers - I do hope that you too can find joy in your life, no matter how seemingly small it may seem. 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