Scented stocks on my kitchen table...
A new book on my Kindle which I am very much enjoying so far. I always forget how much I really love reading, I must try harder to make more time to read each day...
Good things are happening in the garden. The lavender, clematis and apple tree are all doing well. No thanks to me though. I remain completely useless and clueless about gardening, the hard work in that area is all down to G...
I am loving my table above, a recent makeover project. This little table was found in my local Shelter shop and purchased for £1.50. It was very uninspiring to look at then, being quite a dull brown colour but I knew it would look good when painted. I spent a while sanding it down (and managed to sand my knuckles in the process), then painted it white and then gave it three coats of blue paint. The paint colour was Morris Blue....I love that name. I then distressed the table in places using a really fine sandpaper. I am so pleased with it! It's nice to do a little project like this now and again...
I did a little baking this week too. " Ice cream " fairy cakes with buttercream, sprinkles and chocolate flakes. Perfect for tea breaks and with after school milk...
My lovely Miss M has not been well today, she has a yucky sickness bug, but she perked up a little this afternoon and wanted to make Olaf the snowman from Fimo clay. (We love Fimo!). Here he is above, relaxing against the pink spotty jug. She is planning to give him to her best friend who is a really big Frozen fan...
Hope you have all had some good things in your week too?
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I hope that Miss M is feeling much better tomorrow! Your clematis is beautiful! You may not be a gardener, but you are a great photographer and I am sure that you love your flowers lots! That table was a great find, and you did a great makeover on it as well!! Just right for some flowers or a plate of those yummy cakes!! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures Marianne. I too hope your little one is fully recovered soon x
ReplyDeleteI love how your table came out, it's so pretty. I hope your daughter is better soon.
ReplyDeleteAw, poor Miss M - do get well soon, it's not nice feeling sick; I bet your friend loves Olaf - you've done a lovely job with him!
ReplyDeleteDear Marianne, everything is so beautiful, from gorgeous blooms (congrats to your lovely 'G', there's some hard work behind these), to delicious cakes and great table makeover, (that took a bit of elbow-grease didn't it), and your photography is wonderful once again. Delightful post, thank you so much! xoJoy
Your table was a real bargain, and me and my daughter want all the cakes x
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a table just that size, I love the shade you've painted it! Looks like you've had such a lovely week (though after the pic of the yummy cupcakes I thought Olaf was made of marshmallows and allsorts! There's an idea...). Hope you have a pleasant Sunday enjoying G's beautiful gardening! Cxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little table. I'd love to try something like that if my family members were a bit more careful with the furniture! Your cup cakes are a work of art.
ReplyDeleteWow, those cupcakes look delicious and the table is just lovely! Poppy and I are going to watch Frozen for the first time today, I do no know who's more excited! Enjoy your Sunday xo
ReplyDeleteLovely photos thanks for sharing -I'm reading that book too :-) the image I have of Don is Sheldon from the big bang theory lol xxx
ReplyDeleteDo you wanna build a snowmannnnnnn?! He looks fab, just don't leave him in the sun! X
ReplyDeleteLovely photos as always. Like Chrissie, I thought the snowman was made of marshmallows at first! Really must watch Frozen. Your little table was such a bargain and you've done a great job renovating it - I love the colour name too! x
ReplyDeletePoor wee Miss hope she is picking up. Lovely table make over and the garden looks like it will be most productive. Totally agree about reading. Its so easy to lose yourself in doing everything online that sometimes just settling down with a book gets forgotten.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, the fimo snowman :-)
ReplyDeleteHopefully your little one will feel better soon !
Beautiful flowers :-) I'm with you on reading time, I stated reading on the train to work but since I've been cycling I've not set aside reading time elsewhere and I miss it! :(
ReplyDeleteYour icecream cakes look lovely, but I need to be on a cake diet so must resist!! x
I can't sleep without reading something, even if only for a little.
ReplyDeleteHope Miss M feels better soon, I love Olaf! And I love the green of the table. Reminds me, I must get a sander onto the dresser this year....
Lots of things to enjoy in this post, with lovely flowers, a new book and delicious cakes! I love your pretty table makeover and how cute is that little Olaf!!
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
Helen xox
Had a good week, yours looks fab too. reading has very much fallen off my list. I am too busy making stuff! but I did read skellig by mark Almond last week and it was a compelling quick read. Jo x
ReplyDeleteGood for you for repurposing that table - it looks great now! And the cupcakes look yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour week sounds perfect! Love images from the garden and your house. Would love to taste one of those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
Madelief x
Sounds a lovely week to me.
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look yummy and I just love the colours of the flowers in your kitchen and garden. The little table looks lovely too. You've done a great job there. Hope Miss M continues to feel better and I hope you a lovely week ahead. x. ps. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's clueless when it comes to gardening!
ReplyDelete'The Rosie Project' is absolutely fantastic! Once you start reading it you just will not be able to stop! Lovely cupcakes too!
ReplyDeleteScented stocks are one of my absolute favourites such a heady scent. Your home always looks so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteHope Miss M is feeling much better, how lovely of her to make Olaf for her friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
lots of lovely things :) the cakes look scrummy! hope Miss M is feeling better, her Olaf is wonderful! xx
ReplyDeleteNice post and nice flowers.
ReplyDeleteI do love to read on my eBook reader, and I can't do without.
Miss xx
Such beautiful flowers; I hope Miss M is all better now, her little snowman is perfect.
ReplyDeleteA feast for the eyes :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx
I'm wishing I had some stocks - they keep popping up in peoples' posts - but they make the mister sneeze ... I do sneak a few into a mixed arrangement sometimes but I rarely get away with it.
ReplyDeleteI still don't have a Kindle - I like the feel of paper pages - but I'm thinking I might get more reading done if I had one.
I love fimo too! Great pictures...the flowers are so gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHi first time visiting with you I think. Lovely photographs and what a clever idea with the table. The cakes look yummy especially with a nice cuppa.
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