My tiny garden takes shape

When I moved into this little tiny house

in February I had planned to only

stay a few short months.  Things have

changed though and for now I am here

as long as I'm needed.  It's a bit

of a squash and a squeeze sometimes

but being close to my family in

this quiet little spot is what feels right, right now.

With all that in mind I decided to make a garden.

I have a small fenced off piece of  grass moss for

the dogs to wander around on but it lacked, well everything

really!  So I began digging borders.

It started with a small one in each corner but then

I got carried away.  Ooops!

As the borders grew in size I decided to grow some vegetables.

I even managed to recruit Rosie to help dig up some of the turf.

Thanks Bud Bud. x

Then the planting began.  Lots of scented plants.

Lavender, honeysuckle and a few herbs.

We then had great fun trying to make a bean frame, which

I'm very proud to say is still standing. :)

I've planted two kinds of beans.

I've no idea if they will even grow but its been fun trying.

Of course Daisy has to have her daisies.

All planted up and hiding a horrid drain cover.

Was that watering can made for me or what?

Enjoy your bank holiday weekend.

I hope the sun shines for you.

Hugs Daisy xxx

Craft Fairs and Cuddles

This weekend has been another busy one.

Saturday was an early start off to the Church in Kneesall, a little village

in North Nottinghamshire.

It is run every year by the W.I. and so is always well attended

and perfectly organized AND the cakes are FAB.

This is my friend Mandy's stall.

Mandy and her daughter Natalie makes all things lovely with fabric

while her husband Phil paints wonderful signs on

reclaimed wood and roof slates.

Our stall was rather full this time with all

the Christmas stock.

Button bracelets and butchers string

displayed in an old baking tin.

Snowmen in buckets, broaches on cardigans,

hearts and wooden peg rails...

sit along side Santa.

The local school children came in to

sing carols to add to the festive feeling.

Then early Sunday we were off again.

This fair was held in the village I grew up in.

Lots of friends and family called in to say hello.

So it was a very social occasion.

Then back home for a roast beef dinner

with the family

and lots of cuddles with Harley of course.

Steve enjoying the little stripey one.

An amazingly good weekend.

Must be something to do with this wonder.

Enjoy your evening.

Love Daisy x

July - A time for ...

... moving on. Saying good bye to some old and loved friends off to pastures new. Thanks for all the joy and laughter you gave to us.

...encouraging creativity. We try to get them young in our family! This is my eight year old niece Sofia who asked for a sewing machine for her birthday. Bright pink too! This is her first project, a fairy bag, of which she is rightly very proud. :)

She is a wizz on the machine and has now made a pony. My friend Steve says she has 'stash stealer' written all over her face! I think he's probably right!

...relaxing. While Sofia and I have been busy the four legged members of the family have been taking it easy.

Dan, although completely blind, has managed to find the newly placed comfy chair in the kitchen.

... reading. I have two new books on my shelf this month. 'Treasured Notions' by Kaari Meng

and 'the homemade home' by Sania Pell. Both gorgeous books which I would highly recommend.

... entertaining. Then came my youngest daughters 'Pre-Prom party'. (Did I really have that many in my house?) Some of these 18 year olds I have known since they were babies. I can't quite believe they are all going off into the world now. How time flies by.

...celebrating. Then it was off to the University of Birmingham for my eldest daughters graduation. We all had a wonderful day. I feel truly blessed to have such great kids. (Now will you tidy your rooms?!!)

... getting mail. I received this lovely thank you card. It was such a joy to get it through the post. (Note to self - send cards not emails - so much nicer to receive)

...taking time to smell the flowers. Beaming! How perfect is that?

...acceptance. After finally finding a buyer for the house (joy!) and then loosing said buyer 8 hours later (sorrow) I took myself off to Derbyshire to centre myself again and the daisies were waiting to make me smile and remind me of the good things out there.

...moving on. This is on my road to peace.

Hope you are on yours. xxx

The Best Of Birthdays x

This was one day I wasn't particularly looking forward to this year. But it turned out to be one of the best birthdays I've ever had!

It started with birthday banners, balloons and

lots of pressies to open full of special gifts.

Then a surprise bouquet arrived :) Beautiful x Then off I went with a friend to one of my favourite places Decorative Country Living.

I actually ran out of vases by the end of the day! The house smells lovely.

Heartfelt cards with words that meant so much.

And daisies. There always has to be daisies. My garden is full of them this year and they make

me smile everyday. :)

Lots of friends for the tea party. Suzanne has been my friend from our first day at school 42 years ago.

Ahh delicious cakes made by my Rosie Roo ... Yum

To all of my family, friends and facebook pals I would like to say a great big thank you for making it such a fab day xxx

A Big Thank You x

I wanted to say a big thank you to all my friends, family and blog pals for all the wonderful support you have shown me over the last three weeks. I have been overwhelmed with all the calls, texts, messages and daily acts of kindness. Although I now find myself in a place I never expected to be with all your help I can now see the sunshine ahead through the clouds. x