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December 13, 2015Uncategorizedcraft revival, handcrafted, honeysuckle, Ray Mears, sussex, wildironwoodforestschool

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Christmas Fair at King John’s Nursery. Photo courtesy of Harry Cunningham. I was very excited to be able to sell a basket to hero of mine ~ Mr. Ray Mears!

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