The Birch tree is beautiful in many ways. From it’s silver bark to its waving arm-like branches I love this tree and am lucky to have two ‘weeping’ versions in my garden. I have used the birch bark to hand dye yarn and the tree features in one of my favourite folk stories. ‘The girl…

Introduction to a new series of blog posts I’ve always loved words. Particularly descriptive ones but also regional language and sayings. They often come to mind when I am creating imagery for Feather & Hay – it seemed a perfect time to share some favourites! “Language creates reality. Words have power. Speak always to create…