There are weeks at Pippin’s when I wonder what on earth I’ve done with seven whole days. Then I look back and realise I’ve restocked …
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Tales from the Apothecary: The Ber Months Have Arrived
There is something about the beginning of September that makes the whole world feel as though it has taken a breath and shifted. Summer may …
Tales from the Apothecary: Rain, Ritual Boxes & 400 Stickers
Well, this week we managed to open The Old Smithy for most of our planned days, which was a very good start. And then I …
Tales from the Apothecary – One Hundred Candles and a Very Quiet Week
Well, this week has been a bit of a write-off. After last week’s adventures involving Morris dancers, hobbits, hospitals and being put on bed rest, …
Tales from the Apothecary
Morris Dancers, Hobbits and Bed Rest Well, we forgot the blog. In fairness, it’s been a slightly odd week at Pippin’s Potions, involving Morris dancers, …
Tales from the Apothecary: And Then It All Went a Bit Wrong…
Well, this wasn’t quite the week I had planned! It actually started rather well. Monday brought us Witch & Stitch at The Old Smithy, with …
Tales from the Apothecary
Finding the Harvest Some weeks seem to gather themselves together like herbs drying from the rafters. Quietly at first, and then all at once you …
Tales from the Apothecary
A Week of Creativity, Craftsmanship & Lammas Preparations Some weeks are measured by the number of orders packed. Others are measured in bowls of herbs, …
The Lanterns are lit again
There is a particular kind of joy in unlocking the door to the shop again after a spell of quiet. Not the loud sort of …
This week at Pippin’s Potions
The shop is stirring after a busy winter, and there’s a gentle hum of new things unfolding behind the scenes. The first winter anenomes are …