It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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KNITTING, MAKE · January 28, 2021

17 most beautiful & easy free baby knitting patterns

17 most beautiful & easy free baby knitting patterns

I know how many of you are nifty with the needles, so I thought I’d share my round-up of the most beautiful free baby knitting patterns. It’s not like I have a baby of my own to knit for, but for some reason I found myself down a bit of a Pinterest rabbit hole recently. It started with one pattern for knitted dungarees that I happened across (I had a bit of a thing for dungarees over stripy tops when my two were babies). That led on to more and more equally adorable – and tiny – knit ideas for baby clothes. I did wonder why I was spending so long looking.

My two are now fully grown and definitely not ready to make me a grandmother yet. And I’m certainly not broody myself. And yet… I have a feeling this might all be leading towards us getting another puppy. In the meantime, I would love to share the free baby knitting patterns I found with you. In the hope that you’ll find something you love and also that would convert all my browsing time into ‘research’. See what I did there? Hope you enjoy and do share your creations with me. And do let me know if you have easy baby knitting patterns you’d like to share with us. Hopefully there’s something for everyone – from beginner knitters to knitting pros.

Free baby knitting patterns

Free baby knitting pattern for dungarees

free baby knitting pattern dungarees

This is the pattern that started me off.

I just love the combination of stocking and moss stitch and the simple design of this – the perfect project. I would have definitely put both of mine in these when they were little ones. The pattern is easy and suitable for beginners (like myself) and available from Bergere de France here

Raglan jumper

raglan jumper baby knitting pattern by bergere de france just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

Also by Bergere de France is this super cute raglan jumper baby sweater with long sleeves. I did say I am very partial to stripes. I also love off-centre buttons and a knit sweater. The pattern is available to download for free here

Romper suit

For warmer days, how gorgeous is this little romper suit? It’s by Philipa Carneiro and available to download from her Ravelry page here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fofo-baleia</a>

romper suit free baby knitting pattern

I love the vintage story book-inspired design and the cute whale motif created with moss stitch. The pattern adds interest to the solid color.

baby hat knitting patterns

Simple first hat

I love this Barley knitted hat pattern by Tin Can Knits – part of their Simple Collection of 12 free patterns and perfect as a first knitting project.

Download the free Barley knitted hat pattern here. View the Simple Collection of free patterns here.

simple free knitting pattern child hat by tin cat knits just one of the adorable free knitting patterns for babies and children we've shared over on the blog #free #knitting #patterns

Pixie hat

free cute baby hat knitting pattern

Pixie hats are really cosy for little ears, and are just the cutest aren’t they? This lovely pattern is by Purl Soho, a great way to use up scrap yarn and is available to download for free on Ravelry here

Scallops hat

I love the simple pattern on this hat by Maria Carlander that has instructions for 0-6 months, 3-4 years and easily modified to suit adults and older children. Just lovely. Download the pattern for free here

Bear baby hat

If you’re looking for impossibly cute, look no further. This Bearly Bonnet pattern by Pure Stitches is free to download on Ravelry here. It’s a fast-knitted bonnet, simple to make and comes in four sizes from 3 to 18 months.

free knitting pattern for baby - bear ears bonnet easy to knit pattern. Just one of the beautiful free pattern ideas I've shared over on the blog #free #knitting #patterns #baby

Easy first booties

baby booties free knitting pattern easy

How adorable are these booties made in simple garter stitch? The perfect easy project for any new arrival.

The pattern is free to download on the Bergere de France website here

Gilet and hat

gilet hat garter stich gilet vest and pom pom baby knitting pattern by bergere de france just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

Add a fluffy bunny to the photo… as if this wasn’t cute enough already! I love the texture and chunky feel of this garter stitch design by Bergere de France, which is super easy to make. The pattern is free to download here.

gilet hat garter stich gilet vest and pom pom baby knitting pattern by bergere de france just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

Cardigan dress

Right, I think we need to move on from hats now, so how about this utterly beautiful cardigan dress? It’s by Taiga Hilliard Designs and available to download for free here

free knitting pattern cardigan dress for baby girl just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

Image credit: Lisa Doggett

Fur edged romper suit

free knitting pattern to make this adorable baby romper suit with fur cuffs and hems

I love how cosy this is. It’s classed as medium difficulty, so not as hard as you might think…

The pattern is free to download on Bergere de France here

Peanut warmer cardigan

baby cardigan knitting pattern just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

This offset button-front cardigan by with stripes is a classic cardigan perfect for any baby. It’s also by Taiga Hilliard Designs and is available to download for free here

Racoon hooded cowl

racoon hooded cowl child's knitting pattern just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

I know I said we were done with hats, but then I found this. Strictly speaking it’s more of a hood than a hat and either way it’s too adorable to leave out. It’s by Melody Rogers and available to download for free here

Knitted dress

pinafore sun dress knitting pattern for baby or child and just one of the adorable knitting project ideas I've shared over on the blog that I hope you'll enjoy making for the little ones in your life #knitting #pattern #baby #free

How pretty is this dress pattern by Bergere de France? Sundress or pinafore depending on the weather, it’s so versatile. The pattern is free to download here.

Debbie Bliss is always a great source of knitting pattern inspiration and she has a collection of patterns to knit baby items on Love Crafts for free.

Cosy, super stylish and sweet, this Isabel Hat ifs a perfect project for Debbie Bliss Luna, a luxurious 100% cashmere yarn in eight signature colors. Knit in an evening for a perfectly precious new baby gift. A great pattern for beginners, Isabel comes in two sizes and uses plain garter stitch with easy decreases. It’s knitted on 3.25mm (US size 3) straight needles (or you could use circular knitting needles if you prefer. I don’t know about you, but once I got used to them I pretty much prefer circular needles now). Download the pattern for free on Love Crafts here

Other beautiful baby knitting patterns available to buy from Etsy

These next patterns aren’t free, but I couldn’t resist sharing them with you.

Full disclosure: I am an affiliate partner of Etsy UK, which means I may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All my blog posts are independent and in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative. By clicking on the affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Lacey romper suit

Pippyeve is a great place for finding simply beautiful knitwear patterns. My favourite for babies is this lacey romper suit.

baby romper suit knitting pattern available to buy from etsy. I have also shared lots of other free patterns I hope you'll love to make for the little ones in your life

BUY LACEY ROMPER SUIT PATTERN ON ETSY HERE

Another shop worth knowing about is Little Pickle Knits . Find beautiful patterns for hats, gloves, socks, tank tops and more. There’s an adorable hat pattern in baby pink with a red heart that I love. Or how about this hat with adorable lamb pattern? The pattern has separate instructions to knit this hat either: flat and seamed on single pointed needles or in the round on dpnsYou can work the motif in intarsia for flat and seamed knits (working back and forth). If you are a new knitter and not quite ready to work in intarsia this time, or you are knitting this hat in the round, simply Swiss darn (duplicate knit stitch) the little lambs onto your hat after knitting. You can choose from newborn up to larger sizes (age 5-8years).

BROWSE LITTLE PICKLE KNITS ON ETSY HERE

Royal baby heirloom christening shawl

christening shawl knitting pattern available to buy from etsy. I have also shared lots of other free patterns I hope you'll love to make for the little ones in your life

I love the heirloom nature of this pattern. You can buy a quality paper copy of the original vintage magazine pattern. It’s knitted in fine 3 ply yarn in a lace pattern and measures 112 X 112cm.

BUY THE HEIRLOOM SHAWL PATTERN ON ETSY HERE

Baby Blanket knitting kit

chunky seed stitch baby blanket knitting pattern kit available to buy from etsy. I have also shared lots of other free patterns I hope you'll love to make for the little ones in your life

This soft and cosy simple knit baby blanket is knitted on chunky 15mm needles using simple seed stitch. The kit includes everything you need to complete the project – 4 100g balls of 100% merino wool cheeky chunky arn, a sewing needle, pattern, manual, eco-friendly recyclable ‘Bag of Happy’ tote bag and optional wooden knitting needles. A great gift idea for anyone expecting a new baby.

BUY BABY BLANKET KIT ON ETSY HERE

I did also find this beautiful super-simple free baby blanket pattern by Bergere de France too. As free baby blanket knitting patterns go, it’s a winner. It’s knitted in garter stitch and is also simply beautiful and cosy. Download the free easy pattern here

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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