Anyway - I have a good half an hour to sit, think and write.
This morning has been glorious. I woke up early and put a wash on as soon as I rose out of bed. There is nothing more lovely that pegging out fresh smelling washing, knowing the day ahead is going to be sunny. I even pegged up my Tiger Peg Bag for a little airing. I think he looks happy hanging out for the day.
Then it was up for a shower. Our bathroom was finished two weeks ago and it still needs some things like a toilet roll holder, towel rail and mirror but I am really enjoying finding things to put in it. Do you like our Mr and Mrs tooth brush mugs?
I treated myself to a new shower gel because I was dying to smell strawberries. Ohhhhh it was lush lathering up. I can still smell it on my skin now.
And then a quick moisturiser before dressing. You can't beat a bit of CK can you. This lovely Bluebell Moisturising Body Wash and Cream was a lovely birthday gift from my best friends. She knows me very well. Even when they are gone, I will keep the pretty little containers. They are cute and I adore the colours and patterns CK uses.
Then it was straight to the summer clothes. And of course, a little cute flower clip to keep my hair from going in my eyes when I'm potting all those plants I brought yesterday.
After I was ready and feeling wonderful I was straight out into the garden to catch the morning rays. I started by soaking the hanging basket plants and geraniums in a big bucket....
...and left them while I got all the tools ready.
Let me tell you, I enjoyed it. It was so lovely. I didn't want it to end. So I haven't let it end. I thought I'd leave the herbs until tomorrow so I could spread out the joy for a little bit longer.
Here is the two hanging baskets and geraniums looking very tiny in their pots.
You wait - in no more than a couple of weeks they will be looking bigger, and maybe even a few flowers will have appeared!
Three more lines on my blanket, the sounds of Amy Winehouse, a cup of mocha, three ginger biscuits and some snowies ...... what a feast for the senses!
Don't you just love snowies ... or jazzies as I used to call them.
And what about my moo-baa mug. When I use it I have the moo side facing me. And I like it for milky coffee's.
And when C drinks from it he has the baa side facing him. He likes this mug for soup on a winters day.
Isn't it funny how we have these habits. Funny old humans!
Enjoy your afternoon. xx
I've never heard of snowies before. Obviously I've never lived.
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Thanks for sharing your sunshine [it is raining...again in Portland, Oregon(:]
ReplyDeleteYour post has me smiling seeing your Tigger pin bag, your clever mugs, plants, flower clip, yarn, and snack. What is your job outside your home, Kate? <3
I work for the Fire and Rescue Service. I do all the risk reduction work for an area. It includes working and training other organisations (like police and social care) to notice if a person is at risk of fire. I also work with young people who have been setting deliberate fires, and manage 7 watches at 2 fire stations in all of their prevention work, such as school talks and community day visits.
DeleteOh, its a man's world. It's nice to be girly on my blog. It's a very rewarding job though and I love it.
Before I joined the fire service I was a florist, and for a year I worked in a college with and supported students with Asperger's. I've also had a stint as a creative arts tutor in a massive old house where schools came to stay for the week.
Has the rain stopped yet?
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We are still having showers, but at least I have seen a patch or two of blue sky and even a ray of sunshine for a few minutes(:
DeleteSo glad you are enjoying your work! All your jobs are interesting. Asperger's seems to be more in the news of late. I have done some reading about it, but not had much experience with those suffering with it. I worked as a teaching assistant in an elementary school, and administator-caregiver at a 5 bedroom eldercare facility, and as a one-on-one tutor.
Kate, if Blogger sends you an email telling you I replied will you type back to me? I did not get an email that you had replied to my comment, and am wondering if I need to change my settings.
Hi, I do get an email. when you type a comment try the subscribe by email tab underneath. If not your have to check your settings. xxxx
DeleteMy sister is a teacher. Im a bit jelous. I love children. It's really hard to be a teaching assistant now due to the recession because they made a lot redundant. It seems like a lovely job though!
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Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat are snowies? I don't know them and am in England like you - perhaps I've missed a blog post where you make them?
They are chocolate buttons covered in sugar sprinkles on ones side.
DeleteType in Jazzies on google and look at the images. They were a classic Wolworths pick a mix sweet!
Next time you pass an old fashion sweet shop get some! You are in for a serious treat!
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Hey, I have been looking for that mug for many many years, do you by any chance remember where you bought it?? :)
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