The case of the wrong ears

 

They only had set of ears left.

Easter bunny / Playboy Bunny.

Either way, they have kept customers entertained all morning.

May your long weekend be filled with chocolate eggs, baby lambs and frolicking bunnies.

Back on Wednesday.

xx

Flower school 2012

Finally! I hear you all cry, it is has been a scheduling nightmare this year, what with the Golden Jubilee, weddings, the Olympics and other extraordinary happenings.........., but here we are, offering you 3 dates to come to the shop, and learn learn about flowers and gossip.

How to be a floral goddess
June 18th or September 17th
£250.00
At the shop 7 St. Paul's Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE

A day of learning basic principles of the hand tied technique, how to select flowers and vase types, which foliage to cut from the garden,how to wear flowers in your hair, how to wow your friends with flowers on the dining table and other such trade secrets.
Each course is for a full day, 9.30 until 5p.m
There is no need for any prior florist experience, no need to know the names of any flowers, you will need enthusiasm, the ability to giggle, and a thirst for learning something new.
You will be fed and watered at The pub.
You will leave with a lot of flowers, so lease bring a twee vintage wicker basket, or practical plastic box.
All tools, aprons and flowers are provided.
It is an informal environment, topics of conversation generally include, flowers, life experiences, blogging, photography and boys.
Most importantly you will be granted an audience with The Hound.

Wedding flowers
September 24th
£250.00
At the shop 7 St. Paul's Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE

This course is aimed at anybody wanting to undertake wedding flowers, or jut to gain a better understanding of what can be achieved.
In the morning we cover, flower types, seasonality, how to make a table centre and discussion on church flowers, how to make them, and where best to use them.

in the afternoon, it's bridal party flowers, how to make a bridal bouquet, how to make buttonholes, both traditional and the not so, hair flowers including the oh so fashionable headdresses.

Like the Floral Goddess course it runs from 9.30am -5pm,  all tools, flowers, tea and coffee and lunch are included.
There will also be time to chat about weddings in general, and the wedding industry, blogging, Twitter and which red lipstick we all prefer.

All the courses are held on Mondays, and a number of our local hotels offer fabulous deals for a Sunday night, so you can make a weekend of it. The town of Stamford is really quite beautiful, there is a reason it gets used in Hollywood movies and TV dramas.

For more information, or to book your place email us on flowers@misspickering.com

N.B. All courses are held in the middle of the actual shop, a shop with a stone floor, and you will be standing for most of the day, so comfy shoes it is, and layers. sometimes it's a bit nippy.
Also The Hound is in attendance, but i cannot guarantee the availability of any of the other characters. Those hoping to discover the identity of Lapelman may be disappointed.
Places are limited and only full payment at time of booking will secure your place.

That's all

Cheerfulness

Sunday was a joy, such unexpected glorious sunshine.

A trip to the car boot sale, to find eggs, and a globe that lights up.

"I suppose you want the pretty coloured ones" said the grumpy egg seller.

"Of course, or how else will i blog about them?"

and time spent in the garden, dusting off the terracotta and planting them up with viola's and lettuce and pea seeds.

and finishing off the pudding. It was Zombelina who gave me this recipe, but half way through i realised i didn't have Tequila. With a little help from Jen on Twitter, i went with a substitution of Cherry Brandy. Rummaging in the cupboards i found a jar of cherries in syrup which reduced down with more brandy made for a fabulous accompaniment. That and the clotted cream.

and the goose was amazing.

and there were sunset walks by Rutland water.

and i keep getting emails confirming my flight to Washington DC, evidently i am departing on the 5th are there are two people in my party. Should i start packing? and with whom am i travelling?

Easter in the shop

The chicks are definitely free range.
The books have finally arrived.
The flowers are in shades of sugared almonds, but with my beloved orange too.
No time for words.
Happy weekending.

xx

To make an omlette

first you have to break some eggs or something to that effect.

Some of the flower blogs i read, are so elegant and considered. Perfectly shot image after image all at f1.2 the most beautiful flowers and glamorous back stories.

I wish i could be like that.

but i can't resist adding baby chicks.

The Easter displays should have been in at the beginning of the week, but The Hound was in charge of rounding up the chicks, things have been a bit problematic......

When you're smiling

The whole world smiles with you.

A tune for yet another glorious sunny day.

and some food, we have turned to the Asia's chicken poached with ginger and lemongrass, the broth eaten with noodles and fresh herbs.

Frozen yoghurt, sushi, and the discovery of this food blog

Oxtail and sweet potato dauphinoise banished, as the bikin beckons.......

also the foodies amongst you, i am doing the pudding for dinner on Friday, suggestions please. It needs to be gluten free, and it is to follow what has now become known as the F***ing goose.