Wishes

The blooming of the first sunflower in my cottage garden always provokes a smile...

From the bright yellow petals that face the sunshine luring the bees to partake of its pollen, to the dark seeds that will soon follow igniting a frenzy amongst the songbirds ... it is a sure sign of Summer's arrival.

I'd also like to wish my daughter Jackie a very special celebration tomorrow when she turns 30.

She'll be very busy as she is fostering a three week old kitten.
I remember those midnight feedings many years ago... somehow they seem like only yesterday...

Hoping you have a magnificent weekend too!

Contentment

'Tis just a whirlwind of activity here at the cottage...

Amidst the jam making, auction going and indulging in all that makes the latter part of Spring so special there is always the contentment of a little handsewing or paper cutting to fill the evenings...

As the season of beginnings takes her final bow making way for the bounty and delight of Summer...

may your days be filled with heavenly blue skies, soft billowing clouds and all you find pleasure in...