Dresser full of jam, awaiting labelling for the upcoming fairs
Slow cooking ... this particular one is shoulder of lamb with rosemary and garlic. Mmmmmmm ...
The last roses of summer ... are they meant to still be flowering, when it's almost November?
Ooh! I can't wait ...
Five minutes from hen to eggcup ...
Has anyone else discovered the vintage Colgate toothpaste in Home Bargains? Two for £1 and looks lovely on the bathroom shelf!
Cyclamens in a cracked Emma Bridgewater mug ...
Lovely colourful heather, welcoming by the front door ...
and a little before ...
and after ... my first attempt at upholstery! My Mam was a brilliant upholstress, and I used to go with her on the bus, often to the countryside, to measure and later to return and fit the lovely loose covers she'd made for the ladies cottage suites. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit her immense talent, and sadly she died when I was young, so she wasn't able to pass her skills along to me. At the time I wasn't interested in sewing at all, my Mam always had the Singer out, working away, but I just took it for granted. I really wish I'd shown an interest then ...
and lastly, my autumn garden; the first cup of tea of the day (and the best!); Ruby; and the glorious russet cherry tree over the hedge.
I did have some more pictures to share with you, but my technophobia seems to be setting in and I can't download them for you ... will share them with you next time.
A big hello to all my lovely new followers ... there's always a big welcome at Thriftwood!
What's making you smile this week?
Enjoy your day ....
Love, Claire xxx
