🌊 Cabin Views: Rusty Ships, Garden Quirks & Creative Joy 🌿
Summer and heatwaves are in full swing as I sit and type this. The Cabin is hot, hot, hot — but I’m not complaining. A fan and plenty of water help keep me cool. The rising temperatures seem to match the rising number of people I see from the Cabin, both on and off the water. Families, walkers, paddleboarders and sailors are all around in much greater numbers….but the sound of life outside just adds to the ambience of my little corner of paradise.
🎨 Cabin Craft in June landed on the hottest day of the year so far, but we had plenty of cool air circulating, so it was still a joy. There were lovely chats and whispers of exciting “treasures” promised once sheds and homes are cleared — I’ll keep you posted! We’ve got three more events planned, but that number may grow as new opportunities pop up…
👀 A View Like No Other
The view from my workbench is, as always, amazing. We’ve had sunsets, fog, flying ants — and even a brief flyby from the Red Arrows! Now, the view includes two service ships, quietly rusting away on the water. I can’t help but imagine breaking them down into parts — think of all the treasures I’d find! Thankfully, the regular police boat patrols mean that’s just a daydream… sigh 😄
🌱 Salt Sentinels: The Garden Guardians
Our new garden range — the Salt Sentinels — has been a hit at our last three events! These characterful sculptures stand tall on metal rods, perfect for garden borders and tubs. Weathered like coastal relics, these guardians bring personality to the garden all year round — even when the flowers are resting. Smiles guaranteed, twelve months a year 😁
🧹 Making Room for the Right Pieces
The end-of-June Cabin Craft event inspired me to tidy my workbench — and more importantly, to let go of the pieces that no longer brought me joy. Some were taken apart completely, their wood and components freed up for new creations. Others got “pimped up” with some extra fabulousness — and one of those pieces sold the very next day! So yes, the tough choices were definitely worth it. The website will soon be updated to reflect these changes.
📍 Come Visit!
You’re always welcome to visit the Cabin — just get in touch to book an appointment. I just need a little notice to make sure I’m in, and to give me time to make the place “visitor-friendly” (i.e. tidy up my workbench and floor!😅🧼). You’ll find details under Out and About (and where to find us).
🎄 What’s Coming Next at the Cabin
Our next scheduled Cabin Craft is November 16th — and yes, it’ll be full-blown Christmas! 🎅🎁 🎄 We’ll also have some new Cabin owners by then, so there’ll be even more to see.
Lastly, a little farewell: Sarah Cawte from Flamin’ Good Crafts is leaving the view to open a shop on 🏪. She’ll be missed here, but we’re all excited to see her thrive in a bigger space! 🌟👏
Wishing you a fabulous, heat-filled July!
— Kim x ☀️😊