Ashley Pouch

...so much to do and just not enough time to do it in, and it seems that the things you really love doing are the first to slide. This past year has been a disaster for me when it comes to alone time to potter and make, although I've collected some amazing new vintage trims and stuff...all I need now is that precious thing, TIME.
There are some new 'Ashley Pouches' in the making...

dishcloth LOVE

I've just finished packaging the handknitted washable dishcloths that my wonderful Mum knitted for me back in Somerset. 

I love these dishcloths I received my first handknitted dishcloth back in 2002 and have been a strong user ever since. What a wonderful alternative to the  blue/red/orange Jaycloths that too many kitchens home.

Evergreen

This weekend we had 3 dinner invites, so rather than the usual biscuit & wine offering I popped to the garden centre then creative on our kitchen table. All those tins and containers I've been saving came in very handy. 

blundstone obsession

I've never written about a particular product on my blog, so I thought I'd start writing about products I really like, but also those that I feel are relevant and reflect Yeomans Smock.So with that we have my new comrade for the winter season, my Blundstones...

An Australian brand since 1870 Blundstone's proud heritage stretches over three centuries, so it's no new trend, but they certainly reflect everything that is trending right now. But I hope I'm not just caught in the current trend , but that these boots reflect my love of Classic functional design.

This is not my first pair of elastic sided boots, my first pair (although not Blunstones) entered my life 22 years ago, whilst I was desperate for the classic knee high rubber riding boots my growth conscious  parents thought the second hand, leather soled jodphur boot was more appropriate. Love them, I didn't, I loved the idea of them the used leather and vintage feel, but mostly I was self conscious at the riding school because I look different to everyone else.

Fast forward 22 years (& yes occasionally I look different to everyone else, this is not hard when you live in Italy) and I LOVE my Blundstones! I haven't taken them off for over a week, I've been to the mountains in the snow, my yoga class, torrential rain, the bar, on my bike. I love them with jeans rolled up and some sock showing, today I'm in a skirt with chunky socks. Not only do they look great with everything they are SO comfortable. But don't panic Hunter and L.L Bean there will always be a space for you too.