A gift from a friend

I walked up the garden early this morning and enjoyed the beautiful scents of the the flowers, sweet peas, roses,pinks and stock. The mallow is burgeoning with deep pink blooms alongside the foxgloves and the about to burst lilies. Blue's garden is coming along really well now and the 'Blue For You' rose is a mass of bluish/lilac flowers that are divinely perfumed. To better savour the tranquility and peace of the garden I sat on the oak bench. It was a kind gift to us in memory of Blue from our lovely friend Mike Prankerd. Mike has a way with wood and creates some extraordinary pieces. The plain simplicity of the bench is perfect, it is solid and stable with a warm golden hue to the wood and somehow reflects the character of the wonderful dog it commemorates.

This is the sort of simple thoughtful kindness that Mike so often comes up with...no bells or whistles just an understated understanding of what is needed. Mike has a real gift and best of all he blesses us by sharing it with us too. Thank you Mike XX

One of Mike's beautiful rustic chairs

You can see some more of Mikes gorgeous chairs here at www.greenwood-designs.co.uk