Gerald. Meet Gerald. Gerald and I travel hundreds of miles together. He is, as you can see, quite small. But don’t be fooled, he has the heart of a lion, the strength of an ox and the ability to cling on that rivals Theresa May. Unlike May, he is welcome to spin his sticky web … Read more
You don’t always get what you want, but sometimes it turns out better than you thought! As summer makes its presence felt here in the southwest, beautiful colours are all around us. The garden at Sheepskin Towers is in full bloom, this year we have planted a wide variety of alliums. Alliums are providing some … Read more
Enjoy waves of lucidity lapping at your mind with every wisp of precious Copal. A little laced on a charcoal disk will fill your senses and empty your mind. Fresh, evocative, cleansing, pure and beautiful, and available now from just £4.70 for 30g. Not sure which natural incense is for you? Try our multi-pack just … Read more
Sweet and resinous yet dry like a pine forest, Magical Myrrh is clean and medicinal, a light hearted bassnote to the aroma of life. If gravitas could be cheeky, it would be Myrrh. Brighten things up around the house with Magical Myrrh! Myrrh will leave a youthful energy around your home. Sweet and resinous aroma, … Read more
Perfect Palo Santo wood produces a clean smoke which clears negative energy and brings everyone present to a calm state of poise. Just Be. It’s been used for millennia in ceremony and in spiritual practice. We believe this sacred wood deserves a solid home in modern life, and that’s why we offer it here in … Read more
Frankincense creates a space embude with calm. When burning this ancient resin you’ll find your thoughts unhurried. It’s as if Frankincense exists outside of time. A meditation in its own right, and a modern miracle in space clearing. We’re all readily contactable these days, even on a quiet walk in the countryside a fuzz fuzz … Read more
Nest Thieves Some of you may remember that last year we were lucky enough to have a family of house martins nesting right outside our bedroom window here at Sheepskin Towers. The martins nest is a target for house sparrows. Although house sparrows can make their own nests they will often try and take over … Read more
With summer seeming inevitable, we take a quick look at the garden in May. Chinese rhubarb catching the sun behind an ornamental grass and a collection of potted succulents. Everyone LOVES Topia! It flowers right up until a hard frost, giving generous prettiness for six or seven months of the year. Easy to … Read more
It is entirely possible to tame wild birds, but relatively few have actually been domesticated. We’ve been feeding wild birds with seed over the winter, and protecting House Martin nests for just over a year now at Sheepskin Towers. The results have gone further than we’d hoped. We’re starting to tame wild birds that visit the … Read more
I’m a procrastinator and I think it means I get more done. I’ll often go to great lengths to avoid doing something. If I need to clean the house I’ll write loads. If I need to write a blog post I’ll do all the hoovering instead and the house will be tidy. In the end … Read more