Thursday, 28 January 2016

Goodbye Winter Blues...

Last weekend I treated myself to a blissful morning workshop at The Steel Rooms in Brigg.
'Beat the Winter Blues' was a herbal medicine workshop by Ali English and wafts of delicious scents greeted us as we entered the room.
Ali has such an impressive depth of knowledge of herbalism and is so generous with her wisdom and ingredients.
It was really exciting chopping, pounding, slicing and stirring our potions!
We began by making a rosemary, spice and ginseng 'cheer up' syrup.
It was so delicious that we scraped out the pan afterwards!
We then made a rosemary and calendula 'smile balm' which smelled absolutely gorgeous.
After we finished I felt as though I was floating out of the workshop and I was very happy with my potions!
To finish off the perfect morning, my hubby took me to Shipley's Curiositeas for a real treat.
Just look at that spread!
I felt utterly spoiled.
Winter blues, what winter blues?!?

Posted by at
Labels:

15 comments:

  1. Lilbitbrit28 January 2016 at 13:57

    I have been wandering through your blog and am on total idea overload. Plus wish I was at that Tea Shop.
    Christy
    Lilbitbrit

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs Bertimus30 January 2016 at 10:01

      Thanks Christy, what a lovely thing to say x

      Delete
  2. Ohmydearests28 January 2016 at 19:47

    Shipley's looks wonderful! The classes they offer The Steel Rooms look v interesting.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs Bertimus30 January 2016 at 10:04

      The Steel Rooms is such an inspirational and friendly place, i love it there x

      Delete
    2. Mrs Bertimus30 January 2016 at 10:08

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Delete
  3. Living to work - working to live28 January 2016 at 22:53

    With a storm raging outside and I'm about to set off up the M1 for the day job, I could do with a bit of this!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. BadPenny29 January 2016 at 09:55

    Lovely treats x

    ReplyDelete
  5. Felicity30 January 2016 at 01:03

    that looks like such a lovely day! was it your birthday or was it just a happy choice of cup?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs Bertimus30 January 2016 at 10:14

      It was a special treat for my birthday Felicity and I was thoroughly spoiled! x

      Delete
  6. modflowers30 January 2016 at 01:56

    That looks fab! I could do with some winter blues remedies - glad you are managing to keep the dreaded blues at bay!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs Bertimus30 January 2016 at 10:23

      You take care chuck, Spring isn't that far....I hope! x

      Delete
  7. Kathy1 February 2016 at 13:58

    Wow what a wonderful blog, have just come across you. Great day you had, just the sort of thing I would like to do. And Congratulations for putting the jam on the scone first, just what we do down here in Cornwall. Will look in again very soon. Belated Happy Birthday

    ReplyDelete
  8. Mrs Bertimus2 February 2016 at 14:59

    Thank you so much for popping by Kathy. Cornwall is my most favourite place in the whole wide world xxx

    ReplyDelete

Would you like to make a comment chuck?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, just a minute and I'll put the kettle on.
Custard cream or bourbon?

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)