French Mode Vintique

Work in progress - a custom order for hand knitted kilt hose #kilthose #traditionalhighlanddress #knittedkilthose #kiltsocks https://www.instagram.com/p/CnMZkvfIfen/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From today, all my posts relating to @glenesk_folk_museum will be moving to a new Instagram Account - see our stories for the detail. You will finally be able to shop in our store, thus supporting our Scottish Charitable organisation to continue to keep the stories and traditions of beautiful #Glenesk alive in these challenging times. #gleneskfolkmuseum https://www.instagram.com/p/CkdHVClI5rU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This image showing traditional Scottish Highland accessories has been very popular on my Facebook page. #traditionalhighlandaccessories #ScottishHighlandDress #ScottishCrafts #CairngormBrooch #PlaidBrooch #SgianDubh https://www.instagram.com/p/CkNS8G2I76m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Autumn is a time to knit and I am enjoying working with this gorgeous natural Hebridean wool by @brawliemuirfarm #naturalwool #hebrideanwool #knittingkits #knittedmittenkit #knittedhatkit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj92WMPor5g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

These Glenesk Apple Cakes have been a best seller this weekend I had to make one for a special friend who grew and donated the apples and one for my husband who loves a traditional cake! #GleneskAppleCake #teatimetreats #AutumnCakes #seasonalfayre #seasonalbaking https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQXaAMIB4f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Did you know that today is #ScottishMuseumsDay ? This years theme is #amuseumofhappiness What I love most about meeting our visitors at #gleneskfolkmuseum is listening to their stories. Some reminisce about childhood holidays in #Glenesk, some talk about country life in years gone by, some have memories sparked by our eclectic array of objects on exhibition but all #smile as they talk - that’s priceless! #visitgleneskfolkmuseum https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPr-4cI2vb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday we were serving hot drinks to cheer people up in the miserable weather but today the Glen looks glorious! Do drop in and see us at @glenesk_folk_museum where our Cafe is serving hot drinks and freshly baked cakes #visitglenesk #gleneskfolkmuseum #gleneskfolkmuseumcafe #cakes #hotdrinks https://www.instagram.com/p/CjKyWWuIFqg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This wrap in beautiful warm lovat tweed fabric has been designed by a local maker, Tweed’ll Dee by Notions, and she is generously donating £15 from each sale to @glenesk_folk_museum #tweedwrap #tweedcape #ladiestweedwrap #preorder DM if interested https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci4ll1tIkXW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I was so happy to see this sweater, which I designed and made a couple of years ago. I thought it lost in my move back to the UK but my dear friend in France had kept it safe for me. I now have it back in my possession again. #fairisleknitwear #uniqueknits #1930sinspiredknits #navyfairislesweater #handknittedsweater https://www.instagram.com/p/CixHZDfI5FA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An example of the thoughtful kindness shown by our Late Queen, this recipe was sent by the Late Queen Elizabeth II to Dwight D Eisenhower, following a visit by him to Balmoral. She sent a letter to The White House in January 1960, enclosing the recipe for the drop scones which he had enjoyed so much. #QueenElizabeth11sconerecipe #queenelizabeth #sconerecipe #dropscones #sconerecipe # https://www.instagram.com/p/CisXUtXoJBw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Looking for something to do indoors today, in this inclement weather? If you are in Angus, Scotland, why not visit #gleneskfolkmuseum There is a special temporary display of antique clothing and underwear as well as our ever changing folk museum exhibits on the ground floor. Round off your visit with refreshments in our cafe and discover our cake of the day. #visitAngus #gleneskfolkmuseum #glenesk #beautifulScotland #indooractivities #gleneskmuseumcafe https://www.instagram.com/p/CiMgzE7Iyyz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Officially the best cake I have made so far for #gleneskfolkmuseum It received so many positive comments and I even saw someone snap a picture of it! This has secured it’s place as one of our regular museum cafe treats, along with giant #meringuecookies and #lemondrizzlecake. What else would you like to find on the menu? #visitglenesk #gleneskwalking #beautifulScotland #walkinginAngus #museumcafetreats https://www.instagram.com/p/CiKwS9CoB-V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

These cinnamon and nutmeg palmiers are freshly baked on the premises of the @glenesk_folk_museum for the cafe and are available from today as we extend the sweet treat menu to include more home baking. Do come and try them. #glenesk #visitangus #walkingingkenesk #museumcafé #gleneskfolkmuseum https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch9FkdKIDJR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It has been a busy day today at @glenesk_folk_museum, as we prepare to open 6 days a week from 1st September. This is also the date that the cafe will start serving a wider range of cakes and biscuits to accompany our hot and cold drinks menu. I hope you will include a visit to us when enjoying the wonderful wildlife and walking in #glenesk #gleneskfolkmuseum #autumncolours🍂🍁 #walkinginglenesk #mountkeentrail #mountkeen #beautifulscotland❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/ChxahIQoCzY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We had an amazing afternoon at the St Cyrus nature reserve today. It is a stunning beach but there was a very special visitor today, a humpback whale! We watched it feeding really close to the shore for around 30 minutes. It was a truly magical experience! #stcyrusnaturereserve #whalewatchingScotland #humpbackwhale #nescotlandwildlife (at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChnaQv0oheu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We saw this little pepper pot tower on a section of the remaining Barmkin wall of #craigievarcastle If you want to see the beautiful pink tower house which is said to have inspired the Disney Castle, you will have to hurry as it will close at the end of this season for renovation and will not reopen until 2024. #BeautifulScotland #Craigievar #Aberdeenshire #scottishnationaltrust #visitscotland https://www.instagram.com/p/ChhBbQ9IfCv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Read about the lady who owned these beautiful beaded cuffs on my previous post. They predate 1853. The workmanship is of very high quality. I can quite understand why they have been carefully preserved all these years. #beadedcuffs #victorianbeadwork #victorianfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZNP1zIfPL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=