The lovely cow shed

04/08/2026

Oh my… what a night! ❤️📚

I’d been on my feet all day in the heat, so by the time book club came round I was absolutely shattered. To top it off, it was my first time hosting this new group on my own, so I was a little bit nervous.

Well… I needn’t have worried! What an incredible bunch of ladies. We all got on like a house on fire and the conversation just flowed all evening. 🥰

This month’s book was Daisy Jones & The Six, and it scored a brilliant 4/5. It gave us so much to chat about, and when I asked everyone which character they’d most like to go for a drink with, it definitely wasn’t Billy… it was Graham! 😂

The bit that really filled my heart though was when we all introduced ourselves. Several ladies said they’d been waiting for a space at one of my book clubs for such a long time and were so excited to finally come along. Honestly… that meant the world to me. Maybe I am doing something right after all. ❤️

Next month’s read is One Perfect Summer by Paige Toon. I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks.

Happy reading, Shelf Indulgence Book Club. See you all next month! 📚❤️

03/08/2026

Well… what a week! 🤣

Pearl’s beautiful wake on Thursday, followed by a lovely evening crafting with India. There’s something so calming about getting creative after an emotional day, and we even learnt all about the wonderful uses of nettles and mugwort. 🌿💚

Friday was Sam’s fabulous pop-up shop, Saturday was packed with salads, ploughman’s lunches and a hen party, and Sunday we catered for a christening… all while both our shepherd huts were full all weekend! ❤️

Crikey… I need a holiday! 🤣 Although I’m trying to organise one of those too, so my brain is officially frazzled! 🤯😂

The best way to end such a busy week was spending time with my gorgeous grandson. Monster drawing, lots of giggles and making memories… just what Nana needed. ❤️

And of course, no Sunday is complete without calling in at Fellside Coffee to see Rick for a catch-up and one of his gorgeous coffees and cakes. ☕🍰 It’s become a bit of a tradition!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported The Lovely Cow Shed this week, and to all our lovely guests at Hidden Fell Escapes. We never take your support for granted and appreciate every single booking. 🥰

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30/07/2026

30/07/2026

Pearl, you were clearly loved by so many. ❤️

The wonderful turnout for your funeral today, on such a beautiful sunny day, was a true reflection of the life you lived and the people whose hearts you touched.

I hope everyone raised a little dram of whisky in your honour – it was obviously one of your favourites. 🥃

The memory boards were absolutely beautiful and told the story of a life well lived, full of love, family and precious memories.

Thank you for choosing The Lovely Cow Shed to provide the food for your family and friends. It was an honour to be part of such a special celebration of Pearl’s life, and we hope everyone enjoyed the buffet.

After a very early start, I think we’d earned a little treat… a delicious matcha from the lovely &thebean! 💚

30/07/2026

🚨🚨 TOMORROW'S THE DAY… HIDE YOUR PURSES! 😂👛

Just a little reminder that My Pink Angel is popping up at The Lovely Cow Shed tomorrow, and trust us... your wardrobe is about to make a few new friends! 👗

We've all said it... 🙋‍♀️ "I'm just popping in for a quick look..." Five minutes later... 🛍️ "Well... it would've been rude to leave it there!" 😂

The lovely Sam will be with us from 12pm–7pm with rails bursting with gorgeous clothing, fabulous accessories and those irresistible pieces you'll be thinking about long after you've gone home!

🔔 And that's not all!🔔

We'll also have a selection of beautiful Candle Round room fresheners available to purchase – perfect for making your home smell as fabulous as your new outfit! 🕯️🏡 (Please note: these are CASH ONLY.) 💷

So why not... ☕ Grab a coffee 🍰 Treat yourself to cake (shopping calories don't count! 😉) 👗 Browse at your own pace 🛍️ Find something fabulous

Pick up a gorgeous room freshener 💖 Call it a little act of self-care!

📅 Friday 31st July 🕛 12pm–7pm
📍 The Lovely Cow Shed
🌍 what3words: ///unsettled.filled.correctly

Bring your mum, your sister, your bestie... or come on your own—we promise you'll be among friends!

⚠️ Disclaimer: The Lovely Cow Shed accepts no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, sudden wardrobe expansions, beautifully scented homes or the phrase... "It was on sale!" 😂
See you tomorrow! 🛍️

27/07/2026

Not every hen party has to involve matching T-shirts, a night out and a sore head the next morning! 😂

Yesterday we welcomed the loveliest family hen party to The Granary. Sometimes the bride-to-be just wants to spend quality time with her mum, aunties and granny, and that’s exactly what this afternoon was all about.

Laura guided everyone through making these gorgeous wire hot air balloons (I think they all did a brilliant job! 🎈), before they tucked into a delicious afternoon tea. The rest of the afternoon was spent chatting, laughing and playing their own games.

A perfectly relaxed afternoon filled with family, memories and lots of smiles. ❤️

If you’re looking for a different kind of hen party, birthday celebration or get-together, we’d love to help you create something just as special.

25/07/2026

Wow… that was super quick! 😍

We are officially SOLD OUT for our 11thSeptember Spanish Wine Tasting with Ben Fullalove from Fullaloves Wine Bar.

I knew after our last wine tasting that this one would be popular, but I honestly didn’t expect it to sell out this quickly. It’s made my heart so full. ❤️

Thank you so much to every single one of you for continuing to support my little business. It really does mean the world to me, and I’m so grateful.

September is looking like it’s going to be a pretty amazing month! 🍷🇪🇸❤️
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25/07/2026

🚨👗 THIS IS NOT A DRILL… THE CLOTHES ARE COMING! 😂
Just a little reminder that My Pink Angel is popping up at The Lovely Cow Shed on Friday 31st July! 💕
And if you've been telling yourself you really don't need any more clothes… firstly, who are you trying to convince? 🤨😂
The lovely Sam will be joining us from 12pm–7pm with rails full of gorgeous clothing, fabulous accessories and plenty of tempting pieces that will have you saying:
💭 “I’ll just have a look…” 💭 “I’m only browsing…” 💭 “I don’t need it…” 💭 “Oh go on then, I’ll have it!” 🤭🛍️
Whether you're looking for a holiday outfit, fancy treating yourself, need a little retail therapy or simply require an excuse to escape the children for a few hours… we've got you! 😂
☕ Grab a coffee
🍰 Enjoy a slice of cake
👗 Have a browse
🛍️ Find something fabulous
💁‍♀️ And call it self-care!
📅 Friday 31st July
🕛 12pm–7pm
📍 The Lovely Cow Shed
Tag your shopping partner, your mum, your sister or that friend who never lets you leave empty-handed!

We can't promise you'll leave with a new outfit…
…but we can promise you'll leave with a very convincing reason why you needed one! 👗🛍️

23/07/2026

PASSPORT TO SPAIN IS NOW BOARDING… 🍷✈️

Fancy escaping to Spain for the evening without worrying about airports, luggage or passport control?

We’re teaming up with Ben Fullalove from Fullaloves Wine Bar to bring you an evening packed with fantastic Spanish wines, delicious tapas and plenty of laughs.

Ben will guide us through five carefully selected wines from some of Spain’s best wine regions, sharing the stories behind each one while I serve authentic tapas throughout the evening.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy a great night out with friends, this evening is all about relaxing, learning something new and enjoying good food in great company.

🍷 5 Spanish wines

🥘 Authentic tapas served throughout the evening

❤️ Relaxed, friendly atmosphere

📍 The Granary at The Lovely Cow Shed

📅 Friday 11th September

🕖 7.00pm

💷 £45 per person

🎟️ Only 24 places available

So grab your friends and join us as we stamp your first passport on our brand new Passport Series.

Next stop… Spain! 🇪🇸✈️

📩 Message to book your place.

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