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

The Garden Shed

 

Hello friends

Today has been bright and sunny, and hubby and I have spent the day working and sitting in the garden. The big job we tackled was the garden shed, complete with a few resident spiders! It is amazing how much accumulates in the shed in just 12 months. We/I have been quite ruthless in the clearing out, and by the end of the day, this is how it now looks. At least we can get in there now without breaking our necks trying to reach the far corner for that rarely-used elusive tool.

It has been dry and sunny for most of the week here. It was my birthday on Tuesday, and a real treat to enjoy the unusual seasonal warmth. The night temperatures are still low, so I won't be planting much in the garden yet, but it is good to have a cuppa outside during the day. 

I do, however, have potatoes sprouting indoors, which will be ready to plant out in a few weeks.

Also, these bright daffodil blooms are enjoying the sunshine from my kitchen window.

From our small corner to yours, wherever you live, all three of us, hubby D and myself wish you a happy and sunny week as Spring begins to unfurl her beauty.

A Little Stitching Progress

Hello everyone.

D here again. Mum feels a little unwell, so this week's blog post will be brief. 

She has been working on her cross-stitching project, which she started a few weeks ago. It is an abstract design with a worded message. As you can see, the first word is 'happiness..."

I am looking forward to seeing how it turns out. 

The daffodils that Mum is growing in the greenhouse also look lovely.

Whatever your plans are for the coming week, we hope you enjoy them.

Have a good week as we head into March.

D x