Dave, Tessa and I went off to Latitude this past weekend. Now, I am not a camping kind of girl, so the blow – up mattresses we borrowed were much appreciated and I didn’t even care when someone walking behind me as I carted our mountain load of pillows in commented loudly that it’s not real camping if you bring your pillows…… Once the tent was set up (thank heavens for the techie, who managed to sort out all the rods and ropes and bits) we went off to hear some amazing music.

Check out Tom Baxter, Loney,dear, Angus and Julia Stone, Ra Ra Riot and Camera Obscura. Sadly we missed The Magic Numbers – which is one of the reasons we went! Why they were on at something like 6pm I can’t understand. The atmosphere was amazing, it was nice to hear bands I had never heard of and children were welcome. The festival ended with a real dilemma for me as Arcade Fire was playing at the same time as The Gotan Project and as I am so bad at making decisions I watched the first 5 songs of Arcade fire and the last half of the Gotan Project set. And I am so glad that I did as I would have been really sorry to have missed either one. Were you at Latitude? Tell me what you thought…..?

I came across Jude Miller’s website today and could hardly believe that her creations are made from paper!

I love it when someone who is obviously so talented finds their perfect vocation and is rewarded for it. Jude Miller must fall in this category.

Being a “flower” girl, I really struggled to choose a picture of her work to put up here – I think my favorites must be the Passionflowers, but for those of you who have contacted me recently for wedding jewellery – have a look at the Bindweed Garland, there are all kinds of wonderful things you could do with that!

Our local farmer has planted 3 huge fields of Borage around Upham. They are now in flower and are magnificent! The blue/purple flowers contrasting against the green hedgerows and blue skies are a sight to behold. I asked George’s wife – Gina what he had planted them for and she told me that they are used in the making of Starflower oil. I had a look on Google to find out more about Starflower oil. It is used as an alternative to Evening Primrose Oil and can be beneficial in the treatment of skin disorders, PMS and other hormone related disorders. I think I feel better just looking at these gorgeous fields!