Bramble and Rose

05/24/2025

Apparently has declared this summer to be Jam Girl Summer—which is always true for me :) It’s almost time for cherries and strawberries, so watch this space for what I concoct and have for sale locally (I also ship).💕






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05/06/2025

This is a spring baby shower basket I put together a few years ago. I've made several of them, and they are my favorite gift to curate and give. Mothers-to-be always absolutely love them. I include handknit baby sweaters and/or hats, my favorite baby books, handmade bunting made with Liberty of London fabrics, embroidered bibs--anything really special and unique and destined to become heirlooms.

Is anyone you know having a baby this year? Message me, and I will curate a really special gift basket for you--and for them ❤️

02/10/2025

I always make raspberry jam for Valentine’s Day. ❤️

12/23/2024

“It’s Christmas Eve Eve!”

—“Eloise at Christmastime”

10/02/2024

I will be selling my jam here! xx

09/22/2024

Fellow knitters: Please consider helping out this great organization! There's a shortage of Knitted Knockers, and they are so simple to make and mail. Women who have had mastectomies really appreciate them.❤

Knitted Knocker Volunteers are supporting over 2,200 medical clinics, and sending out an astounding 13,000 free knit and crochet knockers a month.  We are approaching Breast Cancer Awareness month and our supply of knockers at headquarters is critically low.  Can you help?  Here are several ways ...

09/10/2024

Now an annual fall ritual with my friend Darcie, gathering hydrangeas and making wreaths on a sunny, crisp September day is a real pleasure. Yesterday she served us a hot cinnamon tea in her grandmother’s teacups. I’m feel very fortunate. 🍁





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07/21/2024

A baby girl gift hamper I put together a few years ago…this is what I love doing most—choosing the perfect handmade items and nestling them in a reusable hamper, tying on a gorgeous, wide, satin ribbon and giving it in person or shipping. Do you know anyone who would love to open one of these soon?

07/09/2024

Another little 3-6 month cardi, this time in cream…I’ve been drawn to neutrals lately—more calming and cool in this hot summer. And I love this little pattern. 💕

07/02/2024

My happy early morning task this week: harvesting the lavender. I really have an abundance of it this year, and I wish I had more time to make lavender simple syrup for cocktails and lemonade and bake the buds into shortbread. . . alas, this is turning out to be the busiest summer for us in years, but maybe I will put this out by the roadside for the walkers and horse riders going by every day, and dry the rest. It certainly is a calming start to my days, breathing in all this lovely, lovely scent💜

06/20/2024

A new little pullover—pattern and wool both from the wonderful in Ireland. The color is called Beach Bunny, so even though it’s too warm for a sweater today (97 degrees Fahrenheit!), it’s got a good summer vibe. 💕