Linocut prints on card and gifts

Border Terrier tea towel

Luxuriously large tea towel designed and printed in Suffolk with Jack Russell Terrier

RGL-CARD-CO-02

Linoprint mokapot print greeting

RGL-PRINT-OW-02

Beautiful linoprint owl for dressing stylish walls

Labrador mug

A fine bone china Labrador mug

Luxuriously Large Tea Towels

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Greetings Cards

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Fine Bone China Gifts

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Wall Prints for Your Home

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Hip, hip, hooray 🎂

Flat sponge, dripping cherries and splodged cream decorated with foraged candles and ancient decorations.

The birthday beloved dashed in to blow out the candles between ‘dad-taxi bookings’.

Happy Birthday to the one we love 🥳

And happy Monday to you!
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #midlifebirthday #birthdaycake🎂 #familylife❤️

A little word with the Rector. 🌿

The Rambling Rector has once again got a little exuberant and smothered a window. Thankfully he agreed to a little trim.

One had completely forgotten the joy of garden snipping. Watch out those who greet the Rat this week….✂️

Happy Sunday
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #ramblingrector #rosepruning #cottagegardens

Yay! Sunshine weekend 🌞

For all the reasons, last year was a write-off for the garden (and most things).

A jungle has grown up around the cottage. Keeping everything out. But now we want to let the light in and see out again.

Enter the new power tool! + clippers big and small. We have light again!

The clever Rat took a moment to create a small thorny fortress to keep the pests at bay whilst a rewarding #g&t was sipped in the sunshine.

Happy hedge-lowering Saturday
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #seekthejoy #cottagegardens #celebratethelittlethings

A quick bolt to the river for a few hours of fun.

Managed to get lost in a wood full of wild garlic which was exciting.

Happy holiday
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #seekthejoy #celebratethelittlethings

Buy an umbrella ☔️

Translates as make the most of the moment.

We had a chance to visit our much loved Siena but in the rain….the umbrella made it possible. It was a LOT of rain. The bouncing off the pavement kind.

This weekend we absolutely made the most of the moments. Packing in a LOT of activity. The highlight was a 24 hr flit to the motherland to meet up with long lost relatives.

Much fun had by all.

Now back to the week, that feels like Monday but is actually Tuesday..
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #timewellspent #seekthejoy #sienaitaly

Sometime magic happens 🕵🏻‍♀️

Agatha C has a way of presenting herself when needed. This sunny 1970s Poirot was nestled on a shelf in our beautiful Rome apartment.

Mornings started with Rat taking a strong italian roast curled up with notebook & pen absorbed in ideas anew.
Imagine the smile to look up and see this!

Serendipitous joy ✨

Now AC’s done it again and sent a gift from beyond the grave - her very own writing course no less. Clever Agatha C to spot that the Rat was desperately seeking something to fill the three spare minutes of each day (and will now need to find an additional 57). Of course it would be most selfish to keep this incredible gift to oneself and so I have shared it with the lovely peeps @bbcmaestro - asking them to make no reference to my special relationship with AC and pretend it was their idea, which they have done most convincingly.

Hurrah for the powers of pen and paper.

Happy Sunday all,
💛🐀

Ps. Don’t worry, plenty more posts about the Italian adventure to follow! 🇮🇹

#rattygolightly #agathachristie #poirot #romecity

Hello again 🌿

It’s been a while. Life moved, work grew and grief made things go quiet.

I stopped carving, stopped posting, stopped reaching for the maker part.

But lately, something’s been calling me back - not to sell or push or to chase growth - but simply to share again. I miss the insta times 💛.

A moment, a photo, a thought. The small art of noticing. The joy of making.

I’m still here - differently: a full-time creative strategist, mother of three (not so) smalls, mediocre wife. A soul who misses printing ink and light filled corners.

There might not be time for ink at the moment but there is time for a little insta-joy! So this space is shifting. Less sell and more Rat soul. Sharing those little whimsical observations that raise a smile or prompt tear-rolling mirth.

Thank you for staying, or arriving, or simply pausing here.

It’s good to be back.

Ratty 💛🐀

#creativecomeback #slowcreative #fullheart #rattygolightly #gentlecreativity #startingagain

The nicest thing happened today.

The old Volvo fun bus made a strange noise as we turned into the road for Smallest Small’s school pick up. By the time we had parked there was a suspicious whiff.

Trying to not show any glimmer of panic the Rat reassured middle small that it was prob nothing (but would absolutely not open the bonnet for fear of leaping flames).

Having maintained a braver than brave expression for the school pick up, who should we walk past but a civilian car mechanic….

“Err, hello there man who might know about cars, could you possibly assist a Rat in distress”

“Why certainly fine Rat…show me the way”….or a version there abouts.

The dear, kindly ‘Paul’, looked under the bonnet (with no apparent fear of being burnt by leaping flames), listened, prodded and concluded it was safe to drive to get us back home.

The brilliant mechanical peeps up the road are coming for her tomorrow and I’m sure all will be well but CAN WE JUST TAKE A MINUTE TO THINK ABOUT THE KINDNESS OF PAUL.🌟

I am now trying to think of a suitable thank you to post through his door. Beer seems presumptuous and chocolate may be unwanted after the weekend…any thoughts?

💛🐀

#rattygolightly #celebratethelittlethings #kindnessismagic

📸 is of a fabulous little #fiat500 that I captured in Rome last week. Just perfect 💛

The l o n g weekend.

Happy Easter all
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #seekthejoy #happycreativelife #celebratethelittlethings #joyseeking

Sunday sourdough

Best Beloved has reinvigorated his @2magpiesbakery starter - now in our trusted care for 5 whole years - and baked 4 beautiful loaves.

Today also marks 5 whole years of our youngest family member, our v precious niece.

Happy Sunday all,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #sourdoughbaking #sundaystories

Saturday sunbeams ☀️

Swipe to spot the difference ➡️

We’ve enjoyed a little town stroll in the sunshine, gathering the essentials.

Happy Saturday all
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #springsun #cottageinterior

Really simple pleasures.

The week has been the best in a long while.

Time together with plenty of fresh air (and coffee).

☕️ Ratty Golightly Moka pot mug £19.95

#rattygolightly #seekthejoy #northnorfolk #holkhambeach #fitzwilliammuseum

Did you spot the little bit of yellow?

What a beautiful exterior colour scheme. Maybe the Rat should have been bolder with our woodwork…

A beautiful and inspiring day out in the local city with the smalls.

One of the nicest days in a v long while.

Hope half term is being kind to all,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #fitzwilliammuseum #seekthejoy #fitzbilliescambridge

The first half term of the year is upon us. So the Rat is squinting her eyes and trying to pretend that she is holed up in this beautiful place of wondrous luxury (and not on feeding the three-thousand every hour duty).

Last month, Best Beloved treated us to a v rare two night escape sans enfant to @stayatthewhitehouse . Oh what a heavenly 48 hours eating ourselves silly and supping from the honesty bar.

Sighs….

Back to the here and now and those (not so) small folk.

Happy half term all,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking

The first weekend after the first week and it’s….

my Birthday weekend!

That’s right I’m claiming the whole weekend. The bigger smalls rolled their eyes at the diva-ish suggestion. The smallest slightly more tolerant of the idea (prob because of the possibility of it bringing more cake and chocolate).

You will find me diva-ishly working my way through the washing, decorating prep (whole other story) and child taxi driving. 🥳🥳🥳

There will be a few bubbles a little later 🍾

Happy own-the-weekend Saturday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #cosyweekend #birthdaydiva

Books.

For 2025.

Specifically spending more time lost in them.

This got the brain whirring about how to store them and I found this dreamy pic (📸 pic 2) from @dustyatticrarebooks

Books are present in every single room of my life from the smallest all the way to the studio.

The first pic plus one other are from a fabulous day spent with a friend when we were both paid to reset an enormous library. Circus themed joy.

You’ll find me in the latest tome,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #bookgeek #allthebooks

The next chapter starts here.

Decorations down, gingerbread almost gone, snow melted.

Can’t believe it’s an actual real Monday tomorrow.
Best of luck Peeps,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #joyspotting #timewithfriends #snowday❄️ #newchapterbegins #newyearthoughts

Soul whipped

Not in a dungeony kind of way you understand.

Just whipped up into action.

The freshest of coastal air with a sprinkling of January sunlight was all it took. The thoughts started to flow…the dreams set in…and the plans lined up to be made.

How very exciting.

2024 was meh to say the least. Elements of which will travel with us forever. But 2025 has promise.

The best foot will be put forward.

For those itching to know if the small detectorist found any treasure…yes! A very beach worn dog medal! The joy was shared by all.

Here’s to 2025 all, let’s give it our best.
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #metaldetecting #detectorist #beachdays #winterbeach #suffolkcoast #winterwalks❄️ #scruffydog

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Here’s to peace and joy for 2025.

One last glimpse of the pesky elf until he leaves us for another year…

💛🐀

#rattygolightly #creativechristmas

Oh the plans, the intentions….firmly sent up the chimney with the letters to FC.

Drifting somewhere between hiding under the duvet like Kevin in #homealonemovie and dancing down the street in a nightgown like Christmas morning Scrooge….

Panicking on where things have been hidden and whether there will be enough cheese…

Did take a wondrous 24hr flit to the Motherland for the annual clan gathering. Heart filled and spirits lifted.

How’s your list looking?

Almost there peeps,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #thoughtsoftheday #happycreativelife #christmasmayhem #joyseeking #christmasjoy #timewellspent

Crafternoon

As promised, this was yesterday’s little joy hit.

I cannot remember the last time I gave an hour or so over to making and it felt great.

Double win is Best Beloved’s not that the pot of tomato puree tubes that have been lingering in the fridge for 11 1/2 months is no more. That is, until he realises the collection will begin again soon for next year. 😉

This is the easiest, most beautiful of things to make. The Christmas tree is looking wonderful and gold really sets of fine white bone china baubles that can be purchased from @rattygolightly 🥰

Happy make-you-own-joy Sunday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #handmadedecorations #tomatopureetube #repurposedcraft #christmascrafts

Crafts and decorating

Joy to the world!

An hour has been found for crafting. It is unbelievable given the frenetic pace of life at the mo’ but here goes!

Dispatches from the craft frontline to follow….

#rattygolightly #christmasdecorations #britishmade #smallbusiness #christmas #cottagedecor

Indie joy

All the seasonally-weary soul needs is a few hours peace among the independent shops of Woodbridge and their delightful and inspirational owners.

A number of gifts gathered (and a few for the Rat - too hard to resist) to counter balance those delivered in smiley brown boxes.

Check out the beautiful interior styling of Mandy @vanil_ltd - also had successful trips to @pocket_kids_ and others.

Joy tank is topped up for another chaotic week.

Have a great one,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #joyspotting #woodbridgesuffolk

S T I R I T U P

One of the days when it is pretty delightful to be a slave to the family kitchen. Ah, the wafting spicy perfume topped off with a little brandy or in this case Madeira because the cupboard was bare of the forma.

Thank you genius product developers at @riverford for designing the Christmas cake in a brown paper bag kit. Life is just too busy at the mo’ to gather the ingredients (see afore mentioned brandy line above - one of only two ingredients the cook needs to provide) and the clever peeps at Riverford had the answer.

Smallest Small loved the experience too and it least it prised him from the screen for a while.

Hands up who baked today?
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #christmascake #stirupsunday #oldcottage #littlestoriesofmylife #happycreativelife #seekthejoy

Joy of joys

A precious afternoon with the smallest and two beasties.

Woodland walk ✔️
Wild fowl feeding ✔️
A small hand to hold ✔️

All the feels required to boost the spirits for the week ahead.

Here’s to those best-feet-forward-into-Monday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #mumofthree #celebratethelittlethings #timeinnature #joyspotting

Candle glow brings instant joy.

One week ago the Rat was supping hot drinks high up in the beautiful #peakdistrictnationalpark. Those were the days..

Bringing a little bit of the seasonal glow to the #wfh desk this morn with candles, eucalyptus and hot coffee in one of my fav #borderterriersofinstagram mugs.

How do you plan to keep the spirits glowing as the days darken? I’d love to hear.

📸 most @rattygolightly mugs are currently in stock with a new delivery dropping by the end of Nov. Perfectly in time for you know what 🎄

Happy bring-the-joy-in Wednesday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #timeinnature

Peak Joy

We took a trip en famille for the annual reset of minds.

The old Volvo bus was in her element taking on 20% climbs - mastering them almost as much as biggest small on his two wheels (the fitness of youth 😮).

Nothing is quite like walking for clearing the mind. It took miles and miles this time before the brain fog cleared but it did and the inspo and ideas moved in.

Hurrah for half term jollies.

Hands up who’s ready for Monday…..

Happy face-it-like-a-14-y-old-on-two-wheels Monday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #peakdistrictnationalpark

Have you started to shop?

The Rat is so determined to not leave it too late this year. There are so many wonderful delights out there with indie shops and makers providing an array of lesser spotted gifts.

Online or instore, perusing the wares of indie brands always brings the joy. Buying Christmas cards now means getting them written in time for the slightly cheaper stamp - those handwritten cards have never had such a high value!

Here are a few delights instore at @thecoffeehouse5 including the beautiful houseplants of @grow_my_wellbeing - we couldn’t leave without taking ‘Barry’ with us.

Happy enjoy-the-browsing Friday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #joyspotting #giftsoflove #shopindependentthischristmas

Tricks and Treats

Mainly more of the latter as the smalls continue to drain the wallet of Best Beloved. “Oh but it’s so cute…and completely different to every other one hanging about my bedroom”….”but this is a much better version”…”it is half term”.

Anyone else being tricked out of their hard-earned coins?

Hmmmm…

Happy fright-night all,
💛🐀

📸 @rattygolightly Star print fine bone china beaker £15
📸 @rattygolightly Pheasant print fine bone china mug £19
Both available now online or from @thecoffeehouse5

Trapped in the @vamuseum 📸

The clever Rat managed to trap the bigger smalls in the wondrous surrounds of the V&A for two whole hours! There were moments of joy as I smugly smiled at this mothering achievement, cleverly racing to the more digital of displays, costume and theatre whilst treading carefully not spend more than a swift moment among the ancient and static 🙄.

Biggest small declared his favourite bit ‘the cafe’, which must be because of the sumptuous surrounds and the time presented away from art distractions to simply ponder….surely??

Happy half-term rose-tinted-spectacle wearing all,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #joyspotting #vandamuseum #londonwithkids #halftermsurvival

Monday desk view

Half term has moved the desk to this rather pleasant spot.

☕️ coffee in Ratty Golightly Moka Pot mug
🕯️ from @arkcambridge_ “winter scent”

All set for a little WFH happiness (until the inevitable call of the teenage hunger cry - how much do they eat??)

Happy Monday all
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #workingfromanywhere #workingfromhomelife #mondaymindset #candleglow

Look where they’ve placed me!

Next to @norfolknaturalliving in the most beautiful of spots right under the eye of the coffee-queuing lovely peeps at @thecoffeehouse5.

You might be concerned that the Suffolk Hare fine bone china jug could get a little territorial next to the Norfolk produce but fear not for this clever pairing is of the Yoga Essentials Gift Tin - the perfect zen for the leaping hare.

Local peeps - there are some brilliant gifts at the Coffee House now (and a heap of fine bone chine baubles too if you are ready for it).

#rattygolightly #britishgifts #britishcountryside #eastanglianartists #shopindependentthischristmas #coffeeandcake #hare #happycreativelife #seekthejoy

Worth the wait

Friendship like no other. 24 hours with the most bonkers of peeps. The world was firmly put to right.

The most simple of joys.

🙌 to female friendship. There is nothing quite like it.

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #bestfriendsforlife #timewithfriends #thebestoffriends #madcrazypeople #peopleofmylife #gratitude🙏

Sprinkles

They make everything a little better.

Imagine if you could put sprinkles on people…there’s a thought 💡

Happy add-some-sprinkles Wednesday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #sprinklecake #cakeandcoffee #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #timewellspent #celebratethelittlethings #timeinnature

How sweet is this sight?

Small but mighty daisies (if that’s what they are??) growing amongst the ancient flint wall.

Growing amongst the rocks is a pretty great thought. Slightly resonant of some of those distant Sunday school parables. I can think of a fair few peeps who are doing just that right now and I love them all the more for it.

Hurrah for the might of the Daisy (or other name).

Happy small-but-might-Sunday,
💛🐀

Ps. Middle Small fought out against a pushy sporty mother 🙄today and claimed a couple of bronze medals in spite of score tampering. 🤜🏸

#rattygolightly #lifetales #littlestoriesofmine #sundayfeels #burystedmunds #timeinnature #preparefortheweek #smallbutmighty #natureisepic

Return of the cosy

I didn’t want Summer to end. I admit it. The final few weeks brought with them clarity and zest.

However, I do love the autumn and today felt just the perfect in between of seasons. After a fleeting trip to the motherland to catch up with fam, today started with chores. Then a scurry east.

The Rat stood staring in at the cosy display of @vanil_ltd (swipe for a glimpse) while enjoying a Manila honey and matcha (seriously) handmade gelato from @thegalleycreamery . Total seasonal ‘twixting: summer in hand/autumn in sight.

Then home for the return of the roast. Followed by a slightly too big portion of apple crumble….elastic waist at the ready.

Now the final few steps to set up the week and then hopefully tuning in to this promising new drama that may well end my dreams of travelling by sleeper train….

Happy bring-on-the-cosy Sunday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #independentshops #woodbridgesuffolk #seasonalshift #timewithfamily #timeforlove #selfcaresundays #wanderingthoughts #daydreams #happycreativelife

#joyseeking

There is so much to make us sad out there that I just have to remind the rat-self to grab every little bit of joy for the taking.

Last week was busy, full on as ever but we did it. A quick bolt to the water.

Dasher is a slightly reluctant sea-dog but is patiently going along with the gentle coaxing of Middle Small.

Feel free to share your joy grabs in the comments - I’d love to know.

Happy it’s-all-about-the-little-things Tuesday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #joyseeking #celebratethelittlethings #timewellspent #joyspotting #instagramsummerschool

G r e e n 🌿

@farrowandball #greensmoke to be precise.

Two weeks’ ago I found time to lose myself for a day and a bit to finally (the cans of paint have sat waiting for almost a year) splash it on the walls. This may not be everyone’s idea of joy and I know I could have got someone on to do it (theoretically but actually how do you pin these peeps down) but the Rat loves to paint.

There was coffee, then tea, #barbarapym audio book (if you know, you know) and occasional assistance from Middle Small. #joy

Then two weeks of life muddle and finally, by a stroke of unplanned car service situ, the Rat is stuck at home with the time to put the room back together, just so.

Now where to start…

Happy sorting-it-Saturday all,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #saturdayshelfie #greensmokefarrowandball #cottageroom #countrycottage #happycreativelife #instagramsummerschool

T r e a t 📖

As a little post ‘first day back to school’ treat for the mother, the Rat scurried into @harrisharrisbooks yesterday.

As ever Mrs Harris was there to soothe the furrowed brow with a selection of quality reading matter.

“Have you by any chance the latest offering by that most talented of wordsmiths, @donnaashworthwords ?”

“I can do better than that” and off she folds herself into the most beautiful of window displays and produces a copy signed by Donna herself.

Imagine my delight (slightly embarrassing for Middle Small who is now sporting senior uniform)!

Thank you Mrs Harris and thank you Donna Ashworth for this incredible tome.

Friends, speak now, for I will be gifting this to those that do not yet have it. 🎁

Happy wise-words-Thursday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #happycreativelife #seekthejoy #celebratethelittlethings #independentbookstore #donnaashworth #growingbrave #instagramsummerschool #inspiringwords

N o r f o l k 🦀

Ah, the summer memories.

Our annual summer trip to the north of the ‘folk counties. A week of love, laughter and celebration.

Swipe for a glimpse at the mayhem and tear-inducing laughter moments.

Note the cars almost adrift in the rising tide. Having been expertly rescued by our 14 yr old fellow, we arrived to find a jolly bunch of local folk (complete with glasses and bottle of rosé) enjoying the spectacle of those who didn’t read the tidal warning sign. 🫣

Well thankfully, the vintage Volvo laughed it off and escaped the flood with little bother. The friends’ vehicles were so fancy that they were able to electronically lift themselves out of trouble. Take that gathering crowd, nothing to see here but some expert mothers who are fully in control of their parking and vehicles - one glimpse at their wetsuits would tell you they enjoy water shenanigans 🙌.

Swipe a little further to see the birthday celebration bunting expertly crafted out of old copies of the FT. I’ve always thought that something could be done with that prettiest of pale pink shades. Bunting is the answer. These copies were gathered at great challenge of one of the seniors on our tour. John had to leave the fold exceptionally early to buy the only copy of the FT available for miles. Bravo John, the party decoration team are most appreciative of your efforts. 🙌

The salty sea beastie got a little braver this trip and ventured onto speed boat and kayak but mostly preferred curling up on the beach. Bravo Dasher. 🙌

And that brings us to the end of our memory tour…for now. I might just keep the summer vibes going for a few more days.

Hands up who’s with me?
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #summermemories #northnorfolk #holt #blakeney #morstonquay #saltyseadog #dogsonboats #seaswimming #hightide #springtide #instagramsummerschool #happycreativelife #timewithfriends #celebratethelittlethings #joyseeking #smileeveryday😊

S u m m e r 🌞

The summer is not over for another 21 days!

August has given many moments of joy. Time on the water. Time in the water. Time running and walking next to the water gathering one’s thoughts.

So many thoughts.

Time with some wonderfully epic friends and fam, reminding us all what we love.

Summer…you will be celebrated a little longer yet.

Happy September Sunday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #summerthoughts #summertimejoy #joyseeker #happycreativelife #instagramsummerschool #timewellspent #gatheryourthoughts #gratitudeeveryday #celebratetheeveryday

B o a t s & B e a m s

We’ve been so lucky to spend time on the water this summer. Best beloved got to put his vintage project back on the water, Biggest Small won a cup for his sailing and the younger Smalls have had a wonderfully wet time on and in the water.

One of our sailing trips involved the opportunity to revisit this beautiful holiday let. Staying in an apartment in the middle of a town was fun for all and the Rat was filled with joy to find this pretty little tome among the suggested reading. It was meant to be!

Are you travelling far this weekend? Dipping the toes perhaps?

Happy grab-the-last-bits-of-summer Saturday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #seekthejoy #happycreativelife #joyseeking #dinghysailing #woodbridgesuffolk #instagramsummerschool #suffolkproperty #wonkybeams #oldbeams #englishcountryinteriors #timberframehomes #timberframe

S u m m e r 🌞

A few little snippets of Rat summer to feast your eyes on. Some really pretty shades of green popping out among the summer camera roll.

The boat is the beautiful Peter Duck currently moored on the River Deben. Sister in law and I paddled up close to sneak a peak through the portholes!

A trip to the beautiful @the_merchants_table always delivers joy to the heart. How I long for one of those Staffordshire dogs….

One of many ice cream moments of the summer and some pretty hollyhocks along the way.

So many beautiful colours to take in and brilliant inspiration for a spot of end of summer cottage decoration that has been squeezed in.

Happy foraging-colour Friday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #woodbridgesuffolk #riverdeben #colourininspiration #shadesofgreen #boatrestoration #summerstories #instagramsummerschool #happycreativelife #joyful_pics #joyful_sky #seekthejoy

M o n d a y 🌞

Reconsidering (almost) everything.

A week of contemplation and deep, deep thought. This is not a sad post. The Rat is a thinker. Life of late has stopped this somewhat.

This is the week. She hopes.

Happy high-hopes-Monday,
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #instagramsummerschool #desklife #workingfromhomelife #summerdesk #summerthoughts #mentalhealthmonday #deepthought #happycreativelife #seekthejoy

B a l a n c e

Working like a dog.

No exaggeration. Hyperbole is not my thing. This summer has been a slog so far. It will be worth it but the juggle can be intense at times and this week is no exception.

However, this afternoon the Rat took her work with her to @ickworthnt and conducted a rather productive telephone meeting from the splendour of the Italianate garden. The smalls amused themselves and all was well.

Thanks to biggest Small for gathering these shots. What an annoying mother the Rat can be. Thankfully he loves life through a lens.

Anyone else taking work out with them? Do share…

Happy keeping-the-plates-spinning Thursday
💛🐀

#rattygolightly #instagramsummerschool #timeinnature #freshairforthesoul #flexibleworking #worksmart #freelancelifestyle #happycreativelife

B e a s t i e 💛

Oh sweet furry creature.

Finding solace on a hot day in this beautiful old enormous basket found on a chance foraging trip with @myenglishcountrycottage. Turns out it makes a perfect summer retreat for a hot four-legged friend.

A rather un-trendy piece of music to accompany this sweet vision but a version of this beautiful song that i have always found so beautiful on the ear. Thanks @willyoungofficial

Final shot 📸 a very early make from the first incarnation of selling one’s creations. Burt Bacharach quotations stitched onto ticking hearts. As random as the Rat brain can be. This combo of ticking, gold ribbon and quotation pleased me so much that I couldn’t bear to sell it, 12 years ago.

A day off work for a trip with the smalls today.

May your day be a sweet as a beastie in a basket,
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M o n d a y

Oh Lordy, it is here again.

Deep breath. Coffee pot full. Best foot forward.

Here’s wishing you a good one,
💛🐀

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F r e e - w h e e l i n g 🚲

Into the weekend

Little Cousine Scampi is back with us for the weekend. Incredibly he dug deep for some cycling energy after completing 12 bike rides already 🤥

We pedalled out to celebrate the long-awaited return of a village pub. Woo-hoo! So pleased for the new landlords to have had such a joyous opening - a 25 min queue for the bar! A wonderful evening of children running free and grown ups catching up with peeps they’ve barely seen in a year.

And now for the Village Fete! Middle small has her own stand this year - how very grown up!

Happy “it takes a village….” Weekend all,
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F o r a g e d 🌺

Free joy.

What is better than flowers? Free flowers!

These beauties were given to me as a cutting years ago and now bloom abundantly over the garden gate each year. They are so incredibly pretty and keep for a good 5 days when snipped and plonked in a jug.

Have you tried the fresh flowers = joy trick yet? @melrobbins has a podcast devoted to the research that proves how good it is for us. Defo helping the Rat brow to unfurrow a little here.

Even better when they are grabbed from the garden!

Happy free-joy Weds,
💛🐀

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F a m i l y 🎂

Today marked a rather teeny weeny Birthday of a very special person.

The year has thrown more than anyone should have to face at this family yet today proved that inspite of it all, they still know how to party.

1 canal boat
1 trolley load of party food
3 friends who like to adventure
3 generations of family
And a whole heap of love

Happy Birthday JPD

💛🐀

Ps. Cake was cherry and marzipan! 😋

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