Emma Thompson

I'm so looking forward to seeing her in her new film, which apparently only took 19 days to make.

Unwashed Victorians & Up Late With Paul McCartney

 Yep, that was my weekend and most splendid it was too. The Mr was away down south involved in boyish pursuits. I and two lovely friends went to an open gardens day in one of our very pretty local villages, Beeley in Bloom,  a village mostly owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

16 gardens were open, mostly cottage style and all were lovely. The best of course was the garden at The Old Vicarage. Have you noticed that where ever you visit, The Old Vicarage is always the biggest and most aesthetically pleasing building? The views from this garden were wonderful.

It was a fund raising day with everyone doing their bit to help. It felt really nice. Lots of folk chatting to visitors in their gardens, tea and cake at the village hall and a few raffle stalls. I always expect to win when I buy raffle tickets and in this case I did. 3 times.

The icing on the cake though, so to speak, was the presence of The Ragged Victorians . They are a living history group, who walked and worked amongst us as we were admiring the gardens.

 

All in all a tremendous day out. And a very late night followed watching Sir Paul at Glastonbury doing a nigh on three hour set. I can't imagine anything worse than being at Glastonbury, but watching at home was first class. Toilet, food and drink to hand, great coverage of the music and saved £300 on a ticket. Super scrimpy and super comfy.

My Mad Crochet Kimonos

 Okay so I have finished my second mad looking but incredibly cosy crochet kimono. Not really needed just now, scorching weather etc. But finished for my son. I have started another for a friend who loved mine so much he wanted one too.

I found him the quirky hat at a recent boot fair. As he donned the kimono he said he felt like an African politician, I thought a Greek Orhodox Priest, what with his long hair and all.

My next project will be a Tilda sewing one. 3 crochet kimonos are enough methinks.

Sunday Morning Treasure Hunt

 Our local Boot Fair this morning. Always entertaining even when you don't find any treasures.

Where Do You Stand On Dried Flowers?

 I'm still really enjoying the roses I picked from our garden for the Jubilee afternoon tea. They sit there so beautifully and every now and then I get a lovely scent in the air. I really must pick flowers more often.

I saw these dried flowers recently whilst in Brighton at a store called Phohm, now trending at weddings and events. I'm not sure about them, what do you think?

Platinum Trifle & Paddington Bear

 

We had a super afternoon and evening yesterday. Friends arrived at 4.15 for afternoon tea, then we watched the Party at the Palace, with another lot of  lovely nosh and drinks. The Queen with Paddington Bear brought a tear to my eye. We finally got to bed around midnight after a wonderful day. Makes me proud to be British.

Staff

 

The colour in the picture is not terribly accurate, it's a much richer and brighter blue and I'm thrilled with it. The main room and ante room look really fresh and light without being washed out and of course everything else in the rooms has been given a clean and a polish. I'm so glad I made the effort to do it.

To celebrate I ordered myself something I've wanted for years, my very own Carson the butler. So now I have staff too. 

I'm off now to start my platinum pudding for the Jubilee afternoon tea we're having for a few friends tomorrow. I hope you all have a fab weekend.