Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

Hello.

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend so far.

We had a lovely family day at the beach.

I love Anglesey after spending many a family holiday there as a child, it holds lots of special memories.

We packed up the car and headed to Island and on from there to

Newborough Beach  

It's surrounded by forest which contain the very rare Red Squirrel, unfortunately we didn't spot one. 

Here are a few snaps from our day.

My daughter exploring the rock pools, can you see the misty mountains in the background? 

While my partner was having a snooze my daughter and I sabotaged his flip-flops!  

Sanding feet it was so relaxing *sigh*

The beach...I really haven't done it justice.

My daughter having a paddle, I was quick to join her for a swim after this photo was taken.

It really was a lovely day.

Sunny yellow flowers

New dawn roses on my Mum's arch.

My daughter informed me it was the hottest day of the year here today, It certainly did feel like it.

Still obsessed with the crochet bunting, loving these quick and easy flowers in this months Simply Crochet.

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

xx

 

 

 



Tea Cosy and a Family Day

 

Hello to you.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend?

Here is my first attempt at a tea cosy...

 

I wanted to use another knitted tutorial here.

But in the end decided I wasn't confident enough to pick up the knitting needles again.

I will do sometime though.

 

My daughter had a 'Teacher Training Day' on Friday, so we all had a lovely family day out at Bodnant Garden. It's a National Trust property - you can have a look at more professional photos here.

Here are a few photos from our trip...

 

Here is the famous Laburnum Arch. Unfortunately it was just about finished but still pretty spectacular.

The rhododendrons had made a beautiful pink carpet of petals. 

Beautiful natural pond.

The house is maaassssiiivvveeee!

The lily terrace was in full bloom.

A lovely seat.

Cascading down the wall.

So tall!

Amazing old trees.

Pretty peony

Fern gully.

Beautiful rose garden, the scent was amazing.

I took so many photos but spared you most of them! Tee Hee!

 

I didn't come home empty handed! My lovely partner bought me a rose.

This is it in full bloom in the rose garden in Bodnant...

and here is mine freshly planted today.

 

Here are a few more photos from the garden today...

Pea flowers.

The mystery plant is now flowering, anyone know what it is?

One tall Foxglove.

Through the allium.

 

Thank you all for your lovely comments on the last post!

Hope your weekend has been good one?

This is my 50th post, it wouldn't be the same without all you lovely people.

Till next time.

xx

 

 

 

 

Raindrops on Roses

Hello, Hello

 

Hope everyone has been having a lovely weekend? Sunday already, the week has just flown by.

It's been quite busy here with one thing and another, have had some crafty time too though.

Let me introduce you to Foxy Loxy...

New member of the magnet gang.

My wool order arrived on Wednesday so I've picked up where I left off with my hexagon blanket.

It's coming on well and feels super soft.

 

I've been sewing peg bags for the craft sale, I used some vintage fabric on this one.

The weather's been a bit changeable here this week, but between showers I've managed to get some garden time...

My first crop, it feels so good to have grown something yourself.

Plenty more where that came from!

Here are some flowers that have gone pop this week. Flag Iris.

Pretty pink aquilegia found amongst the ferns.  

Not quite popped yet but on its way, Allium.

Finally, raindrops on roses...

 

I cant get enough of these roses, not only are they beautiful but the smell is divine.

Thank you for visiting me.

xx