Happy Doors

Over at our little shop we have been embracing the festive period by decorating inviting big country homes for Parties. 

To humble little homes like ours!

After dinner photo of the Bob...stealing Pips thunder...Maybe I should think on what to decorate this bump with this Christmas...Pip is growing at a alarming rate!

How are your plans coming together?

Have you wrapped the pressies yet?

xxx

Gardens, Walks & Celebrations

Our 'Love in the mist' with an unusual butterfly taking a rest...

...My Aunts amazing leeks...

...A scrummy Birthday cake...

...Don't you just love those colours?...

...one hot day, one hot black dog, one loving Dutchman...

...An abandoned house, still shows the beauty & care of the past...

...Our heavenly scented sweet peas...

...the wonders of a man calling his cows on the common... "come on me beauties, come on"

...The friendliness of neighbours...

...Frogs, lily pads, bubbles and home grown raspberries...

...Love Growing larger than I ever thought possible...

What a happy Summer we have had!

xxx

A Gentle Soul

My never ending task to get a good photo of Bob is ongoing. However I love this one above A LOT!

This year he is seven years old, it has gone in a flash. A dear friend of mine has just been told she has six weeks left with her darling doggy...it's so sad. These humble, happy creatures break your heart when they go, I have experienced it more than I care to remember, each time leaving a huge hole in our family.

Bob is not his real name, he is famous, therefore he has the need for a disguise....he was named after an old friendly horse in my favourite book. The horse that looked after his owner, he was a gentle soul....something I wished for my dog.

He sometimes manages it....sometimes he has small dog syndrome...he can be soooo grumpy...and he adores to bark....but we love him just the same.

.....Oh he loves a gravy bone too!!

x

My Week in Photos

Camera timer...fail!! 

The Wonderful one has been baking

Our most regular customer in Martin & the Magpie...Mr B Bee

Hazy hot sunsets

A special funeral piece

Finding a new spot to photograph bouquets

ohhh that divine shape!

Seaside shadow boxes on display in Martin & the Magpie

Home grown salad

The swimming pool all to myself...a huge luxury.

Mushrooms on toast with a cheeky dollop of Boursin

A prom night corsage

Wet walks with Bob

Never-ending crystal wiring

And a lucky blue horseshoe

Have you ever documented your week in photos? It is fun, and makes you grateful for the little things in life...I am truly a lucky Magpie :)

Wishing you all a sunny weekend 

xxx

My Week in Photos

Some left overs from Mothers Day...stocks in the morning sun, Divine.

Bob and his favorite treat...he will do anything for these even pose for a photo!!

We have been bathed in glorious sunshine, sudden down pores and strong winds, but best of all.....Dawn walks in splendid warm light....

Freshly squeezed blood orange juice....

 and a matching wreath, set to stun.....

Martin & the Magpie's fun Kids kits for Mothers day....jam jar heaven...did you get a lovingly arranged jar with your special Mummy breakfast??

Blue & White with a hint of Green.....Muscari planters, roses, vintage maps and a 'Mother' cake topper....J'adore!

There has been discussions on the Royal wedding window....not long now Will's!!

Oh and a hair cut....What a busy bee!!

Thank you everyone would voted on the bouquet poll....the feathers won, I thought they would. You will be pleased to know this is what she chose....it was a tough decision....but if you saw her dress you would scream feathers at the computer screen, just like I did!!

Life is good right now...busy...hectic...but beautiful.

I hope the sun is shining with you

xxx

Things that make me smile...

Simple lunches on vintage plates....

After working so hard on my online shop update, I treated my hands to some happy, bright and fun RED nail varnish!!

This gorgeous Michael Miller fabric arrived....now what to make?

Roses, Lilac, moss and parrot tulips.... a match made in heaven.

Saturday Night at Boulters with all our favourite friends and a divine roasted pork belly with pickled apple and chestnut puree....oh dear lord this was good!

Bob on bacon watch

Glorious morning walks along the canal, Wellington boots covered in mud and very thankful for having a black dog!

Flea Market finds

It has been a busy few weeks, I feel exhausted, but happy! I hope you are enjoying the new bouquets, I have 2 more to pop on the shop in the next few days...so keep watching for them.

In all the madness I missed that my 300th post has been and gone, so I owe you all a giveaway! 

I also wanted to thank everyone for their continued support, kind words, and happy messages. It keeps my heart warm, and my fingers working on these gorgeous bouquets....It always makes my day, so please keep them coming....you are all wonderful and I'm so Thankful to each and everyone of you.

xxx