Posts by Gillian Swinton
Moments, Raumati Summer 2023/24
I will always love the way kids can amuse themselves for hours and hours with their surroundings and a few simple items.
Read MorePeach, Zucchini and Mint Ice Blocks
Frozen treats are a must in the hot summer months. With a little forethought and preparation ahead of time they can be made with little effort.
Read MoreLeftover Ham Quiche
I love being able to pull a ham out when we are busy on farm and I have extra mouths to feed – during pregnancy scanning, shearing or the Christmas work do.
Read MoreJessie Cameron
One year on from taking the reins, she reflects on the similarities between succession planning for farming and their jewellery business; how they approach design; and what styles are making a comeback.
Read MoreGillian Swinton’s Bedside Table
Discover the story behind the items on her bedside table – from a pile of seeds, to her grandmother’s ring and its many sentimental memories.
Read MoreChat on the Chathams
Settling in and establishing myself on the Chathams has felt like a tough nut to crack at times.
Read MoreJuggling Christmas as the Child of a Broken Family
Sionnainn Mentor-King reflects on her relationship with the festive season and its emphasis on unity when families have split.
Read MoreThe Gallery, Raumati Summer 2023/24
2pm, Hot Sand by Sally-Mae Hudson, linocut print 50cm x 38cm (limited edition of forty).
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