The cult of beauty at the V&A

V&A Cult of Beauty's merchandise

The V&A in London is running an exciting exhibition called The Cult of Beauty, which showcases masterpieces from the Aesthetic Movement, including paintings, prints, designs, photos, jewellry, drawings and decorative items from 1860s to 1890s. As a fan of the Pre-raphaelites, I find this exhibition wonderfully inspiring.

And to accompany The Cult of Beauty, the V&A shop is selling stunning merchandise - I'm very tempted by the earrings and peacock brooch! Would love to go and re-visit Lord Leighton house too! Click here to see pictures of this amazing house.

Pavonia by Frederic Leighton, 1858-9. 

Private collection © Christie's

Woodland's wooden wonders

Hedgehogs, rabbits and a stunning squirrel

A felled tree at my daughter's preschool was transformed into a beautiful bench and organic sculptures by chainsaw carving artist Tim Atkins.

I couldn't resist showing off these beautiful woodland creatures and hope one day to be able to have one in my own garden!

An owl

Mushrooms