The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.
A little late but here all the same - joining in with the lovely Jen at little birdie, here are a few of the moments that have made me happy from the last week.
1. You guys! Thank you all so, so much for your comments and kind words, for stopping by and saying hello. Hello new followers, it's wonderful to have you here. And you all said such nice things about our home, too. I did only show you the tidy bits, I'm afraid. I didn't think anyone would want to see a photo of an overflowing washing basket or kitchen tiles that desperately need re-grouting. I didn't realise until people commented on it but yes, I do seem, to have a lot of radios. They don't all work - a couple are just there for the beauty of them or because they hold fond memories - but I have the radio on almost constantly and love it's company. I'm sorry that I can't reply to each comment, I just don't have time, but I've answered any questions in the comment thread.
2. Angus's stubborn insistence that Bella's Hello Kitty bicycle helmet is essential gardening attire.
3. Winning this lovely giveaway from Jenny at The Custards. I knew I'd won that fabulous little 1950's inspired coin purse, but I was delighted when all these lavender-scented vintage treasures came out of the jiffy bag too...buttons, patterns, thread, ribbons. Thank you Jenny! Her blog is testament to her love of vintage, and she has a pretty spectacular courtyard garden too - do pop over and say hello. I have been rather lucky in the giveaways lately...maybe I should buy a lottery ticket while I'm on this winning streak?
4. Foxgloves in the garden. They come back every year. I think they are beautiful.
Have a happy weekend, everyone!
What a perfect spot for foxgloves too. Love your stone wall and ferns as well....very Yorkshire...makes me nostalgic :0)
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That was lovely to win that giveaway and the foxgloves are something I adore. I planted them here once but they didn't self seed unfortunately. It may have something to do with our heat and dry summers. Here, here Jacquie, it makes me homesick too.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of Angus - so cute! - and I love the idea that gardening can be so hazardous as to need a helmet! Also drooling over those vintage threads and the buttons, oh those buttons....x
ReplyDeleteSweetie, I ALWAYS where a bike helmet when I'm gardening, don't you? ;) x
ReplyDeleteLove the foxgloves too and the ripples of light on the tree. Claire xo
ReplyDeleteLovely moments and such a pleasure to share them with you lovely Gillian. Helmets are very useful whilst gardening, certainly stop the birds from spoiling Angus's lovely hairdo! Xo
ReplyDeleteOh I love foxgloves ... we used to pop them when we were little ... each little flower makes a very satisfying POP ... best to leave them for the bees now though :) ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteOoh you lucky spud - Jenny's giveaway was fab! Tell Angus he's on to something there - surely in this climate we could all do with a waterproof helmet to do our gardening in! Jane x
ReplyDeleteFoxgloves are my absolute favourite, how lucky you were to win such a great prize! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of Angus gardening! Foxgloves are Summer to me. One of my favourite wild flowers. We too have them in our garden. Have a super weekend.
ReplyDeleteJune
The foxgloves look great. I agree with Angus - Hello Kitty bike helmet is perfect for gardening!
ReplyDeleteM x
Gosh its foxgloves time already - this year is whooshing by!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a willing garden helper. My request to mow the lawn in met with moans and groans from Daniel so make the most of it whilst he's young.
ReplyDeleteI often wonder whether you ever get a bit freaked out by all the comments you receive after each post. It must feel lovely and gratifying, but also a bit mad! And I'm always touched that you leave comments on my posts. It must be a full time job!!
ReplyDeleteLovely happy things. I did chuckle at Angus and his head gear.
Leanne xx
There were phases when my son was smaller that I wish he'd worn a cycle helmet more frequently! I love foxgloves -so vibrant in shady patch. Have a great weekend. x
ReplyDeletehehe aren't they funny! Loving the helmet look. The fox gloves look beautiful x
ReplyDeleteHi Gillian,Love the helmet look!!!I think it's wonderful that he even wants to potter in the garden!!!Love the foxgloves!!!!And what a lovely giveaway to win!!!Lucky You!!!Have a great day!!!
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AMarie
Great photos what a lovely week you are having- I love the helmet look! I'm going to have a giveaway this week too- you might be lucky!
ReplyDeletePerfect happies and lovely photos - hope you have a fun week
ReplyDeleteSue x
Those foxgloves are stunning! And how lucky you are to have a proper stone wall too, they give a garden such character.
ReplyDeleteI had a fabulous weekend, thank you, hope you did too :D
I usually wear a baseball cap in the garden, but you know I think I'm liking the hello kitty theme Angus has got going on more. He is a cute little helper. I'm loving the pink foxgloves against that drystone wall as well. The simple pleasures are sometimes the best.
ReplyDeleteAngus is a doll gardening in the hello kitty helmet...kids are so funny! And the foxgloves are so beautiful and the most gorgeous shade of pink. It looks like you had a very lovely week!
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