Little House On The Meadow

02/09/2026

🌸 A HUGE WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW FOLLOWERS! 🌸

We’ve had so many lovely new faces join Little House On The Meadow recently, and I just wanted to say a great big HELLO & WELCOME! 🩷🏡🧁

It really does mean so much every time someone chooses to follow our page.

Whether you’re here for the cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, sweet treats, the Cake Shed… or simply to see what we’re getting up to next, we’re so happy to have you here! 🥰

Thank you for supporting our local business and helping our Little House On The Meadow family continue to grow. 🌸

Here’s to lots more delicious treats, exciting weekends and sweet memories together! 🧁🍰🍪

Welcome everyone, it’s so lovely to have you with us! 🩷🏡

Love,
Lorraine & Ian
Little House On The Meadow 🌸💕

01/09/2026

Well… if they don’t make it, I’ll make it myself! 😂🧵

I absolutely fell in love with this pretty country style throw, but there was just one little problem… no matching cushions!

So I bought a second throw and decided to make my own. 😆

One thing led to another and I ended up making matching cushions, a bolster AND, because I still had fabric left, a cover for the ottoman too! 😂

I have to say, I’m rather pleased with how it’s all turned out. 🥰🌸

There’s something so satisfying about taking something you love and turning it into exactly what you wanted.

Who needs matching accessories in the shop when you’ve got a sewing machine and an idea?! 🧵✂️🤎🧵💕

01/09/2026

WELL… THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY! 😂🩷

Our £1 Day has certainly been popular! 🍰
The shelves at the Little House on the Meadow are looking VERY bare now!

A huge thank you to everyone who has popped in and helped us clear our remaining treats today. 🥰

And don’t forget… we’ll be filling these shelves all over again ready for our CHEESECAKE & BROWNIE WEEKEND this coming weekend! 🤎🍓🍫

Thank you, as always, for your amazing support of our little Cake Shed. 🩷🏡

01/09/2026

🎉 IT’S £1 DAY AT THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE MEADOW! 🎉

Hello September! 🌸☀️ And what better way to start a brand new month than with a £1 TREAT! 🧁🍪🍰

For TODAY ONLY, everything we have left in the Cake Shed is just £1 EACH! 💷💕

And don’t forget to check the left hand fridge too, as we still have 2 cheesecakes waiting in there! 😋🍰

Pop down, choose yourself a little treat (or two… or three! 😉) and grab yourself a bargain while they last.

💗 And a little reminder for NEXT WEEKEND… 💗
We’re bringing you our CHEESECAKE & BROWNIE WEEKEND! 🍰🍫

Think gorgeous cheesecakes, indulgent brownies and plenty of delicious flavours to choose from . Don't worry, we’ll be revealing more very soon! 👀✨

📍 Little House on the Meadow Cake Shed
1 Lee Close, Halstead, CO9 2GG

💕 Happy September everyone ... and happy £1 Day! 💕

31/08/2026

🌸🎶 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY & WE’RE OPEN! 🎶🌸

It’s the final day of our Dolly Parton Tribute Weekend here at the Little House on the Meadow Cake Shed! 💕🤠🎸

And what a lovely weekend it’s been! I’ve been absolutely delighted by all the wonderful reviews and gorgeous messages from you. 🥰 Seeing people enjoying my bakes and even asking if they can pre-order their favourites for next time. It really does mean so much. ❤️

And YES, absolutely! If there’s something you’ve spotted that you’d like me to make or put aside for you, just WhatsApp me on 07957 600873 and I’ll be very happy to help. 📱🍰

We’ve still got a few delicious treats remaining today, so why not pop down and treat yourself this Bank Holiday Monday?

📍 Little House on the Meadow Cake Shed
1 Lee Close, Halstead, CO9 2GG

A HUGE thank you for all your amazing support of my little business. It genuinely means the world. 💗

Have a fabulous Bank Holiday Monday everyone and as Dolly would say, find out who you are and do it on purpose! ✨🎶💕

Come on down while treats last! 🍰🧁💗

Send a message to learn more

30/08/2026

🍓 A SPECIAL STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE ORDER 🍓

My lovely customer Anne messaged me after tasting one of our cheesecakes and asked if I could make her a larger, family-size Strawberry Cheesecake.

Of course we can! 🥰❤️

So here it is, freshly made and topped with lots of juicy strawberries, ready for Anne to collect tomorrow morning, Bank Holiday Monday. 🍓🍰

And a little reminder that Little House on the Meadow happily takes special orders, not just for our celebration cakes!

We’ve previously made special orders including family-size cheesecakes, peach crumble, banoffee pie, family cookie pies and lots more!!

If there’s one of our treats you particularly love, or something you’d like made especially for a family get together, celebration or simply because you fancy it, don't hesitate to ask! 🥰

📱 Message us on Facebook or WhatsApp Lorraine on 07957 600873 to have a chat about your order.

🏡 Little House on the Meadow
✨ Made especially for you ✨

30/08/2026

What an absolutely awesome morning! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

This morning Ian and I joined Fortify Running Club in Sudbury for their 1st Anniversary 5K, after our son-in-law Simon invited us along and we’re so glad he did!

It was our very first time joining them and we genuinely loved every single step. Such a fantastic atmosphere, so welcoming, so much encouragement and just a brilliant group of people. ❤️

And what an achievement that 140 people turned out this morning to celebrate a running club that only began one year ago today! That really says something about the community they’ve created. 👏

A huge thank you to Simon for inviting us and getting us involved, and a massive congratulations to everyone at Fortify Running Club on your first anniversary.

Here’s to many, many more years, miles and memories ahead! 🥂🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Happy 1st Birthday Fortify .. 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🥳
We absolutely loved being part of it today!

30/08/2026

Love this poem 🥰
Mine are all grown, but I'm sharing this especially for all the Mums and caregivers who have little ones heading off to school for the first time, or back to school this week 🥰💝

There's a name in these trousers
A name in this shirt
A name in this lunch bag
And one in this skirt

There's a name in this cardigan
One in these shoes
One in this jacket
That they're bound to lose

There's a name in this book
And a name on this tie
A name on their lips
As they're waving goodbye

And maybe today
They're a name on a list
But under the name
They are much more than this

'Cause one day you might
See that name from those shoes
Accepting a new Nobel Prize
In the news

One day you might
Need a doctor or nurse
And recognise them
As the name from that shirt

One day you might
Watch a film or a show
And see a name listed
That you used to know

Yes, there is a name
And another and more
A long list of names
That you've not met before

But there is a person
Who wants you to see,
To hear them and recognise
All they can be

There's a name in this uniform
But please don't forget
It's the name of a person
Who isn't grown yet

And there is no limit
To how far they'll aim
As long as they're shown
They are more than a name

*****

For all those labelling school uniform ready for back-to-school (which is happening here tomorrow).

Becky Hemsley 2024
Gorgeous painting by Nina Polunina

(This poem is in my book, Letters from Life, but it's also on my website as a free download).

30/08/2026

Good morning from Little House on the Meadow! 🏡🧁

The sun is up, the Cake Shed is stocked and we’re OPEN from 7:30am! 🎉

So if you’re an early bird, out walking the dog, heading off for the day or simply fancy cake for breakfast (because why not?! 😆🍰)… pop in and grab yourself a Sunday treat!

🏡 Little House on the Meadow Cake Shed
💗 OPEN NOW!

Come and see what goodies are waiting for you! 🧁🍰☀️

1, Lee Close
Halstead
CO9 2GG