A New House A New Life

It’s been a while since I first thought about this blog.  Back then I was living in rural France but real life took over and I shelved the blog.  I’m now back in the UK and as the title of this post says, it’s a new life.

Firstly I must point out that this is not a witchcraft site but takes it’s title from the fact that what we create in the kitchen can seem like magic hence kitchenwitch.  I also like to pick blackberries or gather hazelnuts etc. and am aiming to grow various vegetables, fruits and herbs in my garden, so that’s the hedgewitch.  The thriftwitch is because I want to tread more lightly on this beautiful planet that as a species, we seem intent on destroying.  That said, I have found that the Wheel of the Year fits well with me and gives me a structure for the year.

The blog is aimed at documenting my journey and hopefully some of it will be of interest to you who chance across it.  My new house needs a lot of updating, for instance I have Bakelite light switches and no earth wire!  It had been empty for nearly 2 years and the garden, which shows signs of former glory, needs a lot of TLC.  I don’t have much cash available so I will be looking at buying second-hand or making do with the overconsumption I already have.  In all of this endeavour I am sure to be ably assisted by my 2 cats, 15-year-old Jewel and 2-year-old Gino.

Let the fun and work begin.