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Gallery 89, Textiles and A Painting

Today we have bought our third piece from an exhibition in Gallery 89, a fabulous small gallery in Redruth with ever changing exhibitions.

I fell in love with a wonderful textile piece which is, as the artist Carolyn Young says herself, made of – “little bits: threads, fabrics, fibres, paper and found natural materials. Creating intuitively, I piece, knit, stick, felt, weave or stitch fragmented parts together to become whole.” Sadly, it was both too big and too expensive to bring home.

Calling Back Her Joy by Carolyn Young

Detail

The beautiful painting we did buy is Horizon by Lizzie Moran and can be collected tomorrow – so I’ll show you tomorrow.

Honey Scent, Spring Green and A Windmill

24 Apr

Walking along the beautiful Walsingham Place in Truro this morning the honey scent of the many choisya bushes was just wonderful.

Driving under a canopy of fresh green leaves was a delight this morning.

My lovely Mr S has re-seeded parts of the lawn and the pigeons are finding it a good olace to find food.so today we bought a coupls of over-sized windmills which are now spinning above the seeds in the hope of putting the pigeons off.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 24, 2026 in Cornwall, environment, nature, Postaday 2026, Truro, Uncategorized

Waves, Topper and A Planter

23 Apr

There were waves on the Penryn River driven by the wild winds we have at the moment. We have lovely sunshine and beautiful blue skies and gusts of wind up to 40mph. I tried to make a video to capture the singing of the masts as the wind played them but sadly the wind was too noisy.

The newest topper on our local post box is a beauty, a family of hedgehogs.

Nearby there’s an unusual planter full of brightly coloured pansies.

For Ark:
Thought you’d like to know – from the Wildlife Trust post: “We’re delighted that Cornwall Council has voted to delay the planned reintroduction of glyphosate based weedkillers.
Councillors voted 61 to seven to challenge the decision, following public protests, concerns raised by organisations including Cornwall Wildlife Trust, and more than 13,000 petition signatures from Cornish residents.
We’re hopeful this extended timeframe will now allow for proper public engagement and exploration of safer alternatives.”
Good news indeed!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 23, 2026 in art, Cornwall, craft, knitting, nature, Penryn, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Aromatherapy Course

22 Apr

I’ve been on a brilliant course today, Aromatherapy for Personal Wellbeing. We learned about the properties of many oils, and the effect they each could have. After a guided meditation, we practised olfactory analysis and ended by blending oils to make an aroma stick. Each aroma stick was unique as we chose which oils to blend and made our own recipe. I blended Bergamot with Neruli, Sweet Orange and Petit Grain and now have a lovely inhaler in a beautiful little emerald green bag to aid relaxation whenever I feel the need!

I was so relaxed by the end of the course, I did nothing else all day!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 22, 2026 in Postaday 2026, senses, Uncategorized

Tags: aromatherapy oils, Promas

Nasturtiums, Sunflowers and A Poem

21 Apr

Our excellent and very efficient team at Roots today potted on tray upon tray of courgettes and squash of many different kinds while outside others prepped beds, weeded and planted more of the 8,000 onions – such a busy morning. In one of the poly-tunnels, the nasturtiums are already flourishing.

We have brought back some spare sunflower plants, part of today’s volunteer harvest, to grow here in our garden.

I picked up the poetry book, ‘Being Alive’ edited by Neil Astley to choose one for today and the book fell open at this poem which seemed very apt as I read it through.

I did, in fact ,share this once before in May 2016. I think it sums up being grateful for what we have each day as tomorrow may well bring something ‘otherwise’. It is certainly one to ponder.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 21, 2026 in Uncategorized

Tags: Being Alive, community roots, Neil Astley, Otherwise by Jane Kenyon

Camassia, Bluebells and Shallots

18 Apr

Some time ago the garden was full of yellow, now it’s full of blue and white. There are Camassia, Bluebells and lots of Forget-me-nots and the white blossom of the Choisya Ternata and the slightly pink tinged whites of apple blossom.

Just look at the first row sown and the others are starting. We love shallots even more than onions.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 18, 2026 in environment, garden, growing, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Clouds, Live Music and A Bumper Sticker

17 Apr

Clouds in Falmouth harbour

Merry Hell, fabulous folk/rock band at The Poly tonight. What a night! Check out this post to hear one of their brilliant songs https://mybeautfulthings.com/2019/12/12/we-need-each-other-now/

I like this sign seen when I was sitting in a queue – sorry for the fuzziness

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 17, 2026 in Cornwall, environment, Falmouth, music, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Tags: Merry Hell

A Birthday Treat and Bluebells

15 Apr

The first message to come through on my birthday (31/12/2025) was an invitation to Afternoon Tea at The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth and this afternoon we went with our Dear and very generous friends to celebrate my birthday with a splendidly delicious afternoon tea and the most wonderful views. Enjoy the gallery and imagine our tastebud joy!

The savouries

Sweet treats

Chocolate egg pot, chocolate mouse in a little chocolate flower pot

Scones, jam and clotted cream

Bubbly!

Thank you so much N&G – that was a wonderful afternoon with you two and what a truly lovely birthday present!

Bluebells on the way home

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 15, 2026 in Celebration, Cornwall, Eating out, environment, Falmouth, friendship, Happiness, Kindness, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized

Tags: afternoon tea, The Greenbank Hotel

Posy, Blue and Growing Crops

14 Apr

I took a posy to Sue-next-door this morning as today is the anniversary of her dear Bill passing. You can read more about the remarkable Bill Mitchell here.

Here is what Sue posted a couple of days ago, “On Tuesday it will be nine years since we lost our darling Bill. On his last day, surrounded by love, Mydd was holding his hand and offered to give him a manicure. He asked Bill what colour polish he would like. Bill said ‘Blue, the colour of the underworld’. So now we wear blue nail polish in memory of Bill. (Dear Bob, Bill’s brother, proudly paints a thumbnail, so that when people ask him about it he can tell them about the brother he misses so much). Please join me on Tuesday by painting one nail or all in blue and post a photo here”.
Hence the blue painted nail in honour of Bill as I take the posy next door.

It is such a pleasure to go into the propagating tunnel at Roots on a Tuesday and to see all the baby plants coming on so well.