Laynes Espresso

Laynes Espresso. 16 New Station Street, Leeds

From beautiful espresso based drinks to perfect teas and brewed coffee, divine sandwiches and of course . . . pecan pie!! Many thanks to Dave and Carl for letting me clutter up the shop for a couple of days.  If you are anywhere near Leeds make the detour and enjoy a treat.

A work update . . .

I thought it was about time I posted a little update on what I have been doing.  Above is a nice little piece in House and Garden on Huts and Hideaways.  It is great to see the shots in print!

Back in July I worked with artist Sally Taylor photographing her work for a solo exhibition catalogue.

I shot this cake for Dumouchel in Garforth some tome ago but as I have spent the afternoon photographing my work in print for my website rebuild I thought it deserved including.

A pumpkin inspired feast . . .

I need to begin this post with a little introduction! Ladies and gentlemen please allow me to introduce the multi talented Sally Coulthard.  Sally Coulthard is the best-selling homes and gardens author, her books including Shed Chic and The Reclaimers.  She has started a blog, The Garden Decorator focusing on ideas for decorating your garden and outdoor spaces.  We have worked together on many projects and I am so happy to be working with her on this new venture.  


And so to the pumpkins!  We created a little early Halloween party with retro patterned pumpkin lanterns and a host of sweet treats.  The outdoor shots are posted here on The Garden Decorator, and below is the little feast enjoyed by all (especially two happy little children)!

Autumn is here, pumpkin time . . .

The time for pumpkin is here! Not only perfect for soup and such but amazing in the Pumpkin Cupcakes from TeaHee! in Easingwold. Perfectly spiced and just sweet enough to leave me wanting seconds!

A perk of the job, "tidying up"!