Saturday, 27 March 2010

A Touch of Pink



A flowering shrub in the garden. . . .


Primulus in a tub. . . .


And Roses, a gift for my Mother.


Saturday, 20 March 2010

Welcoming


Welcoming sights of new life & colour,
emerging in the garden,
as we begin to welcome in the season of
Spring!

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Mothering Sunday



Last Sunday, Mothering Sunday in the UK,
 my daughter & her boyfriend,
 decided to take both their respective Mother's,
 to see the latest Walt Disney film of 'Alice in Wonderland'.


I was a bit dubious, wondering whether I would actually enjoy the film,
but although I had heard mixed reviews, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The characters portrayed were unique.
The Mad Hatter was a very suitable role for Johnny Depp.
The combination of animation & human acting was a brilliant blend of filming.


And, this film had to be watched in 3D!
Lucy & I were at the ready with the glasses provided. . . .


Sunday, 14 March 2010

The Hen House



My neighbours have been extremely busy during winter,
 weather permitting,
rearranging part of their garden,
& constructing an area in preparation for chickens.


They've choosen various breds, 6 altogether.
With Easter only a few weeks away together,
 with the thought of Spring,
They are certainly a lovely addition to the garden.

I'm sure my neighbours can't wait until they start laying their eggs.
Hopefully they'll have fresh eggs for Easter weekend!

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Sunday Walking



An enjoyable walk in East Quantoxhead & the Quantocks,
 close to Kilve & Holford.
The collage above,
 highlights some of the things we saw,
 even Camilla's in flower,
 a beautiful bit of  colour.


Good to see some broom in flower,
 although such a prickly plant!


Sheep roamed on the hillsides of the Quantocks. . . .


Discovered various Fungi,
these presented themselves on fallen branches,
 in amongst the decayed bracken.


Even enjoyed a Sunday lunch at The Hooded Arms Inn, Kilve.
A perfect end to the walk.

Friday, 5 March 2010

A Dash of Spring


On walking through one of the parks,
it was a delight to see so many crocuses out in flower.
Although some yellow,  many were of  mauve/white.



A lovely touch of encouragement for Spring,
especially as the weather was a perfect match today.


Monday, 1 March 2010

Welcome Colour



To help celebrate my birthday,
 my Aunt had sent me a lovely bouquet of carnations & freesias.
After all the dismal weather of late,
all these colours were very uplifting.


Enjoyed a day out in London,
 & I was thoroughly spoilt by family & friends.
Spoilt myself by taking a couple days off work,
so still enjoying my long weekend.


Look forward to more of these colours as we get closer to Spring.