Merry Midwinter

Gillian Monks is a Quaker, Theosophist and practising Druid. She was born and bought up in Lancashire and trained as a teacher, graduating from Lancaster University. Gillian is developing a spiritual retreat on a five acre plot where she also leads and facilitates workshops in self development and spirituality. She lives with her husband and son, five cats and two dogs in the heart of Snowdonia.merrymidwinter.com

'Lots of ideas for making gifts and decorations and not spending tons of money buying them' Jenni Murray, Woman's Hour 'Discover a cornucopia of nostalgic ideas, from handmade gifting to seasonal recipes from years gone by' Period Living