There was an air of stillness around the Penryn River this morning as we gathered for the Suitcase Singers rehearsal, the mist dampening all sound. I love the reflections of the masts.
I made a Chocolate Cake for the party we were to go to this afternoon. It was a disaster! The cake almost fell apart as I tried to cut it in half to fill with ganache so I left it in two together halves with no filling. Then, when I poured over the ganache, a section fell off! I decorated it with Violas and Cornflower petals and took it next door anyway. We decided it couldn’t be sliced so invited the guests to scoop a spoonful. It went down very well with several people asking for the recipe, one of whom was a delightful fourteen year old who loves baking as I do. !
The party was to ‘wet the fox’s head’ prior to her being disassembled to go first for galvanising and then to be taken to The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Each piece of wood will be taken off, numbered and then reassembled in situ in the Lost Gardens. Lots of neighbours and friends who have been watching the development of the sculpture with awe were there. We raised a glass to the makers.
What a remarkable job they are doing!
She has eyes though they are not fixed yet
nrhatch
June 13, 2025 at 2:12 pm
I’ve enjoyed watching that fox come “alive.” I’m glad the cake went down a treat even if it “misbehaved” earlier. 😀
mybeautfulthings
June 14, 2025 at 6:07 pm
Marvellous isn’t it? We’ll be sure to go to Heligan in July to see her situ and I’ll show you again. 🙂
PCCC
June 13, 2025 at 6:42 am
I could almost hear the silence you described. There’s something magical about mornings wrapped in mist and music.
mybeautfulthings
June 13, 2025 at 6:45 am
Absolutely. I’m so glad my photo and words conveyed the silence and thank you for your words. 🙂
snoakes7001
June 12, 2025 at 10:44 pm
The foxes head is stunning. So clever ❤️
mybeautfulthings
June 27, 2025 at 8:11 pm
Sue and Pete are so very talented. We are looking forward to seeing it in place in Heligan some time this summer. 🙂