Sunshine, sea, relaxing and loads-a-tea.

Hello! Your weather been playing up too? We had a weekend of pure, unadulterated sunshine, and now it's back to wellington boots and winter woolies! I don't know! Anyway, if you are experiencing drizzle and damp, let me try and cheer you up with the photos I took from this weekend just gone. What a weekend! I finished Friday, longing for laziness and languishing, with lots of crafty crocheting. And I got it! All the things we did, (and there seemed to be loads), were done lazily and languishingly. Honestly, we had a busy lazy weekend. And the weekend felt lovely and long, which it never does when we cram our weekends full of activities, (activities that aren't carried out in a relaxed fashion). We spent a fair amount of time enjoying the garden, the sunshine, the decision to relax. Do you like my table cloth? A charity shop find from last year, which I love, but don't get to use much, because we're not blessed much with blazing sunshine. Maybe this year is going to give us lots of sitting out in the sun days. And maybe you're curious about the crocheted granny square? Meet my new obsession! A granny square blanket for our bed. I feel a bit like, why did I not know about this particular addiction before?! It's all about the colours isn't it? The blanket element is a nice part of it of course, the fact that this blanket will be displayed on our bed, is great, and I'm sure I'll have a sense of achievement when I've finished, but it's the colour! Playing with colour is such fun isn't it? This granny square on the table in the above photo, is me using colours I don't normally go for that much, so it's not very representative of the general colour palette of the blanket. I was trying to use cooler colours to tone the scheme of things down, but it's not one of my favourite squares. I'll show you what I've been up to in the crochet department later on this week. Anyway, back to the languishing. On Saturday morning, we did something we rarely do. We languished in bed listening to the radio, and while I crocheted, Hugo played on his brain train game. There is nothing more decadent feeling in my book, than just lying in bed, the doggies at our feet, listening to radio 4, and crocheting or knitting. And when I went down stairs to breakfast, I could see more languishing going on. I'm just going to ask you a quick question about the above photo. Do you think there's a strange trading of places going on here? With the dogs sitting on the window seat, and Hugo on the floor?! After breakfast we all had a stroll on the beach. And kept on remarking to each other, "I can't believe this weather! It's glorious!" We just never tired of using these words. All the way along the beach, while picking up stones and sea glass, listening to the waves roll and the gulls keeling overhead. That's Douglas, curious about the tide coming in. The tide advancing is a strange sight to behold, because it creeps along, finding its way through gulleys in the sand. It's amazingly quick too. Here's Hugo. I wonder what on earth he's up to? I'll let you in on the mystery. He's making a sort-of box for the window sill. The window sill slopes down, so it's not great for putting plants on. I'll show you the finished thing, which I think is impressive, later on in the week. Then another walkies, for us and the doggies. On our way to the river bank was the above scene of desruction, a massive landslide. From the other side of the river we could see the full impact of the landslide. Apparently the road at the top just collapsed. It's so fortunate that no one was hurt, and no houses destroyed. Apart from the shock of seeing the landslide, this was the most glorious, peaceful walk. We had the river bank all to ourselves, not another soul crossed our path........... I think Dandelion Clocks are magical, don't you? We'd not walked along this part of the river bank before. We usually walk along the other side of the river, so it was nice to get a different view of the river, and come across this kissing gate. It felt like a bit of a find, such a lovely duck egg blue, and so beautifully designed. Here's a clearer picture of it. Isn't it quaint? I like quaint things. Strangely, Ellie and Douglas refused to go through the gate, even though it was possible for them to do so. So that's why Hugo is carrying them. That's Ellie in the photo above, my little girl! Posing beautifully for the camera! I just had to show you the blossom on the trees. Then it was home for a cup of tea, a read of the paper, and some more crocheting for me. I have to say, leisurely days don't get much better than this. And the day was not yet over, and it was only Saturday! Life just gets better and better. And our day was to end just as perfectly, with a barbeque, and eating out in the garden, whilst the light faded. We always have a lit candle on the table when we're eating our evening meal. It just makes it so much more cosy, and conducive to relaxing. So I wizzed around gathering the candle and a few tea lights for our table. It was the perfect evening. Good food, candlelight, quiet. Even the Seagulls were calm as they got ready to settle down for the night. .......... We sat chatting, bundled up in woolly hats and warm coats, while it got darker, and chillier. Sometimes we just listened to the night descend. Next morning, we woke to blazing sunshine! Breakfast in the garden, a browse of the paper, a bit of crocheting, and we were ready to venture out. There was a 'crank up' on at our local honey farm. I don't know if this is the official term for a vintage car rally?! We went last year, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, so thought we'd return. It's held in a huge field. I'm sure there were more vehicles there, than last year. I know nothing about cars, so I just admire them for things like their colour, their shape, how wonderfully retro they are, or their interior decor. I'm not sure for certain, but I think that little green car furthest away in the photo above is a Morris Minor. Morris Minors are the sort of cars that make you go "aaahhhh". And, "I want one of those, I can just imagine trundling around in one of those". Of course, they don't have heating. I guess that makes them a summer months car in these modern times! I liked the way this mans trouser leg matched the interior of his car! This gorgeous green ambulance was my favourite vehicle on show. That green! I love that green! And it has been beautifully cared for, it must be owned by someone very devoted to its well being. The colour and shape are wonderful, but wait till you see the inside! We had to go round the back for that. Isn't the interior extraordinary? All the original fixtures and fittings, just fascinating. And here's a closer look incase you wanted to see a bit more detail. Here's another photo, just to give you the full picture! Now this I would drive! So cute, this teeny weeny Fiat 500. And the bright red colour is fantastic, gives this minute car a huge personality don't you think? I got Hugo to stand next to it to give you an idea of just how tiny it is. So the crank up was great fun, but we left when it got so cold, it was too much. Now, who would like to see a PUPPY? A six week old Jack Russell called Binky? Binky is a dinky little girl. Binky is adorable! Binky is owned by Hugo's sister and her family. And everyone has fallen in love with her. How could you not fall for that sweet little face? Of course, we all wanted to hold her, give her a cuddle. It must have been a tiring day for little Binky, leaving her mum, and going home with a new family, who all wanted to love her and hold her and play with her. From the little I saw of Binky, I think she's going to be a super little doggy. Well, that's all folks! My lovely weekend in one post. I hope you enjoyed it, and that you'll return for a look at the crochet I've been doing, which I'm going to show in tomorrow's post. Till then, take care, and cheerio!

Comments

[bakeandsewblog]

Looks like it was a splendid weekend indeed. Love love love your photos. Looking forward to seeing more crochet too!

[Jennyff]

Any day that starts with a long lie and ends with a candlelit dinner in the garden can't fail, the bits in between look wonderful too. Glad you had such a good weekend and thanks for the colourful photographs.

[Karen]

What a lovely weekend you had and breakfast in the garden is something we haven't managed yet even in the very south of England. I think Douglas and Ellie are the dearest little dogs I have ever seen love the picture of Hugo on the floor reading and those doggies on their cushions. Looking forward to seeing some crochet pics. I haven't picked mine up for a couple of days but am off to do so now whilst the men watch the football. Karenx

[Tam]

Isn't my Binkydinks gorgeous?! Great pics as ever V....and Hugo a natural poser! x

[Helen Charlton]

Gosh how do you fit sooooooooooh much in?
You don't have one of those time changers, like Hermianie in Harry Potter. Do you?

[Denise]

What an idelic weekend, from start to finish. One you will remember for a very long time. Your photography as ever scrumptious, capturing the essence of the moment. Ellie and Douglas are gorgeous, and little Blinky is so cute. Happy Crocheting. Denise x

[Pipany]

Just gorgeous photos Vanessa. Your garden is so pretty and looks beautful by candlelight. I can't believe how blooming cold it is now. Makes me feel so cheesed off to be back in woolies again. Meant to say how lovely your bedroom looks too (though I am still so envious of the studio!) xx

[Hen]

Oh, that looks like a fabby weekend. Loving: the doggies in their beds on the windowsill (human on the floor, well thats how it's meant to be?!); your tablecloth (you can never have too many tablecloths can you?); your garden tea party table; the kissing gate; the cute puppy. I must stop there but really, it all looks lovely! Hoping for similar this weekend in the West Country.
Hen x

[simone]

I would like to have lived your life last weekend. Thank you for sharing so much. I am going to make more effort to make the most of my weekends with my family. Make more of an occasion of things, have dinner by candlelight. Binky has made my heart melt.x

[Facile Cécile]

what a beautiful world!!!

[Julie]

what a marvellous weekend, looks absolutely blissful from start to finish. I love the first picture of your table - it looks so summery and outdoorsy - all bright and fresh and warm and inviting. The evening bbq table looks wonderful too - am now really hoping for good weather this weekend so I can try to capture all the feelgood vibes that there are in your photos here.

[graceful mice and gentle moons]

Love the tea table and the crochet (I'm doing squares and flowers too :o) and the cars and the pup
Oooooooh he is so delectabley gorgeous!!!You have realaly treated us with all these lovely, lovely photos
x
Sumea

[Lucille]

What a wonderful weekend. You tell the story so well - it was almost as good as being there. Love your fire pit.

[French Knots]

What a lovely weekend, relaxing, eating, making and mooching - looks perfect to me.
How cute is little Binky!

[Advettokloava]

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[leisa]

Nothing is more relaxing than having a wonderful time with your family and loved ones. And it's really nice to eat outside the patio, I've already tried it once! I would also love to drive that teeny weeny red car! It definitely suits my personality. =)