Flowers for a Friday

One of my favorite things about my boyfriend's Gran (whom we currently live with) has always been the the way that she always has fresh flowers displayed on a table in the hallway so that they are the first thing you see as you enter the house. These are hardly ever shop brought flowers but ones that she has cut herself from the garden (on occasion I am suspicious they may have been nicked from a neighbours garden tut tut). No matter the time of year she always finds something to brighten the place up. So today I'd like to share the current lovely arrangement.

Flowers for a Friday

Just one flower today. I've been watching these flowers bloom up the side of the shed for a little while now and kept thinking how striking and bold they looked. They are one by one fading now which is a sad site but I caught this one before it was too late

A few snippets of the weekend just gone.

It's been a relaxing but quite productive weekend with plenty of sunshine (yet no sunburn which I consider quite an achievement). Granny got home from her week in Cornwall so we no longer have the house to ourselves but we do have gifts.

Looking forward to trying this chutney but I'm not sure what it would go best with.

I've been working hard getting some more books bound and designing this wrap for them. Opinion's on the results are welcome. I'm hoping to get them up on etsy soon.

I'm loving the Haynes lane market in Crystal palace. I was only intending to browse but I couldn't resist this beautifully carved arts and crafts tray. It's got a few blemishes but I love it.

I'm also loving my new cushion by Black Cactus which I picked up at the Dulwich Wood House craft fair. I'm feeling it would look perfect on a luxurious grey sofa (one day perhaps).

It's beautifully handprinted with a design inspired by the pitcher plant.

Sunday afternoon was barbeque day with the boys providing us with some soothing acoustic music. The most relaxed I've felt in awhile.

I just had to include these little garden visitors who suddenly appeared in the tree right above me. We may be in London but there is still plenty of wildlife to seen.

Flowers for a Friday

I have to admit I don't often pay much attention to the front garden, I'm usually in too much of a hurry to get in or out of the house to really look at it. A couple of days ago however I was getting back from the studio and was suddenly struck by how many beautiful flowers there were in this small space so as soon as I'd put my stuff down in the house I was straight back out with the camera to try and capture them. I love the way photography encourages you to seize the moment, there's no guarantee that if you put it off till later the image or your inspiration will still be there

Did someone mention tea?

This cast iron teapot may be small but it's ever so perfect both for brewing green tea and for just looking beautiful on the shelf. I'm also loving letter type at the moment and with a limited budget what other word would I buy?

A couple of days in Southwell

Well I've finally managed to edit the photo's from last week Southwell adventure. Thank you to Lydia for a lovely few days. Despite hayfever issues it was such a relaxing place to be. Just looking at the photos again is making me feel nice and calm. Summer in the English countryside - what could be better?

How elegantly beautiful are these carved birds?

But rust can be beautiful too and it's all about the random!

I loved the way these boots looked sat by the front door. So homely. Speaking of which I think it's about time I tried to stay at home for more than two weeks together.

Flowers for a Friday

Today's flowers come from Southwell where I have been visiting one of my oldest friends. Her house is in a lovely countryside setting so there were plenty of beautiful flowers to be seen but here are a few of my favorites.