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Jane E. Hall

@clothofnature.bsky.social

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An artist and author drawing inspiration from the natural world, establishing a sanctuary for nature, surrounding her studio in Dorset, England. Well-being advocate, living with T1D, Lyme’s, hearing and sight loss. For more info visit clothofnature.com

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you for being here. I share nature, art, and glimpses into the wilds of imagination—shaped by chronic illness, sight and hearing loss. I may not always reply, but I read every word with gratitude. This is a space for stillness, wonder, and quiet connection. #CreativeResilience #NatureArt

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you, James — open heartedly received! Sending my very best wishes to you in return. 💫💚💫

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 20h

A woodland walk — more of a dawdle — revealed tiny marvels, strewn like spilt treasure: tree rubies, spiral snail shells, pale as alabaster…
Then, just as I stepped into the light, a sleeping beauty nestled in the grass — a Green-veined White, a pale-winged dream at the forest’s edge #TrailTreasure

A four-part collage of woodland finds. Top left: a close-up of a pale spiral snail shell nestled among fallen leaves. Top right: a small arrangement of spiral shells and red and green berries displayed on a fallen beech leaf. Bottom left: a hand cradling another beech leaf, holding a neat line of shells and berries— soft grey, vivid red, and green. Bottom right: a Green-veined White butterfly rests quietly in grass, its wings closed, delicate veins showing faintly through pale scales.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 2d

Wildflower Tears
My eyes, tired and teary, a flower, bejewelled with raindrops, caught my gaze.
Only Nature, I thought, does bedraggled so beautifully.
“You may feel weary,” Nature whispered,
“but you’re beautiful too.”
I hope Nature finds you and reminds you how luminous your tears can be. #Nature

A close-up of a pale purple scabious flower, each petal heavy with glistening raindrops. The delicate, rounded flower head appears soft and slightly drooping, as if bowed by the weight of water and weather. Behind it, green leaves and blurred stems create a gentle woodland backdrop. The image evokes a sense of quiet resilience — nature’s beauty, even when weather-worn.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Chloe — these softer meadow tones seemed to gather themselves, a playful way to enjoy the day!

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Martina — I love that! Autumn’s melancholy does invite a little creative management… gentle reflection and a touch of wonder — my key management tools. 💛

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 4d

Wildflowers gathered from our meadow between squally showers today.
Each stem picked with care — a final flourish from the wild, or, more aptly a whisper.
gathered close and cherished in a teacup.

Beauty that defies ominous October skies —

#WildflowerHour #Autumn #Nature

A fine, golden glazed china teacup decorated with a little wren and autumnal foliage stands on the artists drawing desk. Inside, a small, carefully gathered posy of wildflowers — including yarrow, red clover, wild marjoram, and valerian — glows softly in the grey light. A final flourish of colour from the autumn meadow.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 10d

On grey days, autumn’s leafy embers glow all the brighter.
The smouldering beauty of copper and crimson beech leaves, lighting the woodland floor —
flame on, autumn… you warm our hearts.
#WoodlandWalk #LeafLitterLove #WildWonder #SeasonalMagic #ForestBathing #MindfulMoments #ClothOfNature

A woodland path thick with fallen coppery-red leaves winds through tall trees, their canopy still tinged with green and gold. The leaf-litter glows warmly against the cool grey light, as if the forest floor were smouldering with autumn’s embers.

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 10d

That’s nature for you! Thank you so much.

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 11d

So much for efficiency! I meant to clear my desk today…
But nature had other plans.
A stroll around our habitat became a treasure hunt — and the joyful distraction of wild things took over.
Sharing it here for #WildflowerHour.
Time close to nature is always time well spent! #Autumn #Nature

A black paper background laid on a wooden desk, carefully arranged with autumn treasures: golden and mottled leaves (oak, beech, apple, birch, dock, spindle berry), a brown birch bolete mushroom, feathers, snail shell, acorns, spore caps, and tiny fungi. Each item is labelled in neat handwriting, evoking the feel of a naturalist’s study. Scattered leaves and petals frame the scene, suggesting a quiet, creative moment in nature’s company.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 19d

Sorry for my brief absences here. I could explain (again!) — but that’s dull.
Let’s just say I’ve been away with the fairies… and this time, I have proof:
a Beech Tree Fairy, discovered among the coppery leaves.
Nature, imagination, creativity — my recipe for contentment.
#awaywiththefairies

A tiny fairy-like figure sculpted from a beech bud and curled leaves, posed contentedly among coppery brown beech leaves on a white background. Her pointed ‘hat’ is the bud’s tip, her body delicately shaped by natural textures and shadows — as if she has grown from the tree itself.

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 27d

21 days of suspense, then today my moth movie star appeared: a male Vapourer, russet wings, white eye-spots, feathered antennae. Perhaps he emerged from the cocoon I’ve been watching above my bed, or was he lured by a hidden wingless female? Either way, what a scene! Nature’s own slow cinema. #Moth

A male Vapourer moth rests beside a curious, hairy cocoon on the wall beside a bedroom window. His russet-brown wings are marked with two bright white eye-spots, and his elegant feathered antennae sweep outward like plumes. The cocoon has been watched for 21 days, and this sudden appearance turns the scene into a small moth movie moment—emergence or courtship, who knows. Soon after, he was carefully carried back outdoors to the wild.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 24

A chill breeze hurried me toward my studio,
but nature, placing treasures in my path, insisted I pause.
A saffron leaf veined chartreuse,
a dew-slicked ivy leaf,
acorns strewn like autumn’s cup-and-ball game,
and a citrine knopper gall.
At my door: a mushroom altar to place my trove upon.
#WildAltar

Three russet-orange mushrooms (likely milk caps) rise from the autumn grass, their caps curled slightly upward like offering bowls. On the largest, a small altar has been arranged: a saffron birch leaf veined with chartreuse, a dew-slicked ivy leaf, a vivid green acorn, and a Knopper gall. Around them, scattered acorns and fading leaves hint at the season’s turning.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 23

Still caught in the web of a restless night — pain, nausea, no real sleep — I stepped into the meadow.
There, on a cloud of yarrow, I found her: a Painted Lady fairy, silk-winged, sculpted stillness. A tiny spell I once made.
Nature plus a sense of wonder, helps restore healing and hope
#WildMagic

Alt text: A hand-crafted fairy figure rests on the soft blooms of yarrow in a wild meadow. Her wings, painted silk in the pattern of a Painted Lady butterfly, glow in the morning light. Her small body is sculpted from clay. The scene evokes enchantment, nature connection, and quiet healing.

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you, Nicola—your words mean so much. It is tough, but love, strength and wonder are exactly what keep me going. I always find those qualities shining through your own words and work with nature. Shining nature’s light back to you. xx 🌿💚🌿

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 10

Eyes in the Wild
Recovery from neuro-Lyme, and the challenges of T1D related eye disease continue to shape my days, making it more difficult for me to remain present here.
Yet, nature coaxes me forward, sharing something beautiful every day. Lately, I keep seeing ‘wild eyes’ gently watching over me.

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1. Top image: A smooth grey flint embedded in the earth, patterned with soft concentric circles — shaped like the iris of an eye.
2. Bottom left: A silver birch tree trunk, its knot resembling a watchful eye beneath curling paper bark.
3. Bottom right: A close-up of a Hare’s Foot Inkcap fungus, its delicate gills radiating from a warm golden centre like the soft iris of an eye.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 2

“Tea for two, and two for tea… me for you, and you for me”.
Resting on sun-warmed stones, sea foam brushing our boots — we marked our 19th wedding anniversary.
No grand gestures, just green tea, flapjacks, and the eternal rhythm of the sea—reminding us how powerful love is.
Grateful beyond words.

Two stainless steel cups filled with green tea rest on smooth grey rocks at the edge of a pebble beach. Beside them, two sunflower seed–topped bars are balanced on a large stone. In the background, waves roll in under a dramatic sky of shifting grey clouds. The coastline curves towards distant cliffs, softened by sea mist. A simple and peaceful scene — marking a 19th wedding anniversary by the sea

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 2

So glad, Nancy! Aren’t they fascinating? There’s such quiet joy in putting a name to what we find isn’t there. 💚

Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you so much, Nicola—it’s been a tough stretch of what I euphemistically call my ‘health journey,’ but sharing the small wonders I discover along the way, and the love I receive in return, helps me keep going. Sending love back to you too x 🌿

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Sep 1

Still not very present here — Neuro-Lyme and tapering meds haven’t made for a summer breeze. But with autumn’s arrival, perhaps things will begin to settle. Sharing a few first-of-September treasures before an autumn wind carries my good intentions away #CreativeRecovery
#SeptemberTreasures #Nature

A mosaic of six early autumn treasures.
Top left: a Small Copper butterfly rests on a vivid pink knapweed flower, wings edged with burnt orange.
Top middle: the base of a giant pine cone, placed on white paper with handwritten words: “base of a fir cone, like the iris pattern of an eye.”
Top right: a tiny home grown peach, being eaten by ants—obviously finding it utterly delicious! Nestled in green ground cover, as if resting on a picnic blanket.
Bottom left: three knopper galls with stems, arranged on paper with the handwritten label: “knopper galls, Quercus macrantherides.”
Bottom middle: a dusky brown moth with outstretched wings, resting on a painted white wall.
Bottom right: nine tiny round oak burls, or burr knots arranged in a neat grid, titled “fairy door knockers and toads (oak)” in delicate handwriting.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Aug 17

The birch seeds that drifted onto my blanket like tiny tree angels became a #NatureMandala. To my delight, prayers folded into their wings revealed true seeds—like miniature butterflies, from which trees may grow. Their only flight over, they settle… silently, hopefully, waiting for Spring. #Nature

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks so much, Liz—your message really touched me. It’s such a relief to be home. I was first diagnosed with Lyme in 2021, but this recent neurological diagnosis brings a new kind of clarity—and hope. I’ve heard about Miranda’s book from a few kind souls now, and will definitely give it a listen. x