February Gold

Hello friends.

Again, the rain clouds and dull weather have been hanging around in this small corner for most of the week. Wherever you are, I hope the rain has only been an inconvenience and not a disaster. I know some areas suffer badly with flooding. I am thinking of you all.

After the beautiful colours of the amaryllis last week, I have been looking for more sunny flower colours.

I'm looking forward to seeing the first daffodils in my garden, but they are still hiding underground, having only sent up bright green shoots so far. They are obviously waiting for drier weather before they burst into flower. 

"Daffodil" is the common name for bulbs in the narcissus family. They can flower from mid-February to May, so planting several varieties means enjoying them for longer. Their colours can range from pure white through lemons and yellows to apricots and oranges, with a few pinks in between. They can be early or late flowering, single or several stems and short or tall. Such a choice! 

My favourite is 'February Gold' because it can flower very early. I also like 'Cheerfulness' just for the name, as well as the creamy white double flowers and scent. Do you have a favourite?

While I am waiting for the first of these bulbs to brighten the garden, I have started a small cross stitch to remind me of the sunny colours to come. I am using a random mix of yellows and oranges to make the flower heads and will link them together with some green stems.

Most of the week has again been indoors, where we have started decorating the front half of the living room. We spend a lot of time in this space, and it was impossible to remove all the furniture for the time needed to complete all the work. Instead, we are working on one wall at a time and moving furniture out of the way. So far, the plan is working, and we have a wall completed. On the far right of the photo, you can see the original colours, complete with the dado rail. Next week, we tackle the bay. 

Next week, the weather is looking predictably wet again, but there may yet be a few dry spots in between. Who knows!

Whatever your plans, stay safe and well, and enjoy the week wherever you are.

B x