Crochet Granny Square Arm Caps and Summer Garden Lovin

Hello to you.

Well I'm back again.

It's very exciting having a new toy to type on.

I've been busy sewing up simple bunting (will show another time) for the wedding and organising my collection of vintage table cloths and mats ready for decorating the marquee. The wedding is getting scarily close now, I think we have about a month to go.

I have my crochet arm caps to show you...

I wanted something to protect the sofa from scratching kitties and my daughters habit of getting chocolate everywhere.

I was really pleased how they stood out on the red sofa.

 



 

I have also had a little trial run of making up garden flower arrangements in recycled jars, this is what I'd like at our wedding. I was pleased with the out come. Keeping my fingers crossed that the flowers will stay out for me!

 

Below a quick peep at what's about in my garden this week...

1, Pink rose (not sure of name)

2, Verbena

3, White old rose

4, Hydrangea

5, Nasturtiums

6, That pink rose again!

7, Magenta  Lychnis coronaria

8, Feverfew

9, Hydrangea Annabelle

 We've had a little bit of rain this week not too much, just enough to get the garden flourishing.

 

In my kitchen table tea cup this week I have...

 

 

It was supposed to be just the hydrangea but I broke a lily head off my bunch while trying to get it out of the packaging so it's found a home there too.

 

Just a quick thank you to my new followers lovely to have you here with me.

A massive thank you too to the lovely bloggy ladies who went over to visit my lovely friend and neighbour at her crochet cottage

Off to get the school uniform ready, have a lovely week.

xx

 

 

 

CAL and The CK Inspired Blanket

 

Hello to you.

I hope that I find you all well?

It's been a another busy week, Monday was a bit of a nightmare with my daughter worrying me to death with a rash that had appeared on the back her neck! I managed to get her seen quickly by the doctor and it turned out to just be one of those things (a reaction to washing powder maybe)

I've not always been such a fuss pot, but when my daughter was 3 she had a terrible time with an appendicitis that had been misdiagnosed and became infected. So I think I may be a little bit over protective now. Like the saying goes though, it is "better to be safe than sorry!"

Apart from that I've been settling into my new part time job and I think I'm doing ok so far.

Oh and I've been to look at wedding venues too...I now have a possible date for our wedding - exciting times ahead...

 

Anyway, on with the post...

You may already know I'm taking part in the CAL with Chrissie and Marianne.

This week saw me finally finish my Cath Kidston inspired blanket - Hooray!

I have really enjoyed making it but I can't lie... when the end was in sight I was slightly relieved!

So here it is!

Tada! 

 

 

If you fancy joining in or just having a look, click on one of the links above and check their posts.

I also bought myself a little treat with my wages and couldn't wait to make the free gift.

I enjoyed this small project - SO quick after the CK inspired blanket and totally satisfying.

 

Well, I will leave you now with some lovely Autumn blooms from my garden...

They're still going!

1,2, Sunflowers

3, Viburnum

4, Marigold

5, A baby squash. 

1, Rose

2, Red berries (the birds love these)

3, Cosmos

4, Japanese Anemone

5, Autumn leaves. 

1, Morning Glory

2, Verbena

3, Hollyhock

4, Sage

 

Hope you all enjoy a lovely end to the week.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on the last post and WELCOME to my new followers - so lovely to have you here with me.

xx 

 

 

 

Tales from the Riverbank

 

 

 

 Hello to you.

Hope you're all well?

A huge welcome to my newest followers.

I've been enjoying hooking these old hangers pretty.

 

 

 

 

 

The sun has been shining here in Wales. We are still enjoying the heat wave.

My partner and I made the most of our last day together before my daughter broke up from school.

We found a shady spot by the river...

With a lovely view of the bridge.

We found a twisty tree to make camp under.

A view of the mountains.

Nature's parasol.

Blue skies and shallow waters.



 

Cooling off with a quick paddle...check out the top knot shadow!

My partner following the fishes!

It really was wonderful spending some quality time together, enjoying the sun and quiet surroundings.

My lovely neighbour very kindly gave us some cherries from her tree.

 

I couldn't let you go without showing you some photos of the garden!

My first sunflower - I've never managed to grow them from seed before.

They're flourishing this year!

I think a sun flower just screams summer.

One of the sunflowers must be 7ft tall, towering above the garden.

Monarda adding much needed colour. 

Sweet Pea Cuparni  

Geum

Not sure what this is- really ought to keep my plant labels!

Or this!

One of my daughter's courgettes. She's done very well this year with her bumper harvest.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Thank you so much for the lovely comments on the last post.

xx

 

 

 

 

Whats the Story Morning Glory?

Hello to you.

Just a quick post today.

I wanted to share with you some of the flowers that are blooming in the garden this week.

 

I found this little beauty - a dwarf morning glory, it must have come from one of my butterfly mix seed packets.

 

Giant Allium

Echinacea

Artichokes.

 

Yellow pretty... It's a mystery to me...! Anyone have any idea what it is?

 Wild Red Poppy.

Cosmos grown from seed.

I am enjoying seeing everything growing.

Hoping your outside space is blooming.

xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Peonies Popping!

Hello, Hello

Hope you've had a lovely week so far?

I thought I'd put in an appearance and do a quickie mid-week post.

 

My poor daughter was disappointed today because her sports day had to be cancelled due to rainy weather. I have heard that the weather will be much better next week, I've even heard the words

 'heat wave' mentioned. Hopefully it will be rescheduled.

 

So..

 

It was only last week my peonies looked like this all hidden away in spherical buds. 

 

Here they are now in full bloom. Amazing how all those petals fit in that bud.

Thought I'd share a photo of one of my favourite flower beds. It's taken a long time to fill it out, it's only this year I've been truly happy with it.

As you can see I prefer the wild look!

 

I hope you enjoyed my quick hello.

Enjoy the rest of the week.

Hopefully I will be posting sunnier photos next time.

xx



How Does Your Garden Grow?

Hello to you...

How's your week been so far?

Good I hope?

It's been quite a quiet week here so far.

Over the last few evenings I've made some felt magnets for the craft sale.

I enjoyed doing some hand stitching for a change.

I enjoyed stitching up the kitsch deer, swallow and apple.

I think the apple has to be my favourite.

We've had some lovely warm weather over the past few days.

I've been out in garden a lot.

 

The poppies have gone pop!

Our other Poppy was interested in the contents of the watering can.

This is a plant my Mum gave me and neither of us can remember what its called any ideas?

Our beautiful roses are in bloom and smell wonderful.

Lovely full flower beds.

 

Hope the week's been passing by nicely.

xx