If you go down to the woods today ....................

I took my lovely Buzz dog for a walk in the woods today, and I came across a big surprise! lol

I spotted a deer sunbathing in the bluebells. 

 Luckily, I had Buzz on the lead at that point,

and managed to take a few photos (slightly blury) but I think you will spot

 beautiful 'bambi' in there somewhere. 

When I eventually moved, it moved too and another deer got up

and they both walked across the woodland into cover.  It was a stunning sight to see.

The bluebells are starting to flower and soon there will be a carpet stretching the whole of the woodland which is a lovely sight, far better enjoyed in person than my pics.

The primroses are basking in the sunshine with their pretty petal heads pointing towards the sky.

I love my walk in the wood, and every time I go I spot the changes and feel my spirits lifting.

Bee x

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Decorating Diva

1. Tray, brush, roller, paint, 2. paint, 3. Decorating (204/365), 4. Decorating

Just in case you were wondering where I disappeared to,

my vanishing trick was due to my transformation into a decorating diva. 

 Alongside my prince charming (my lovely man),

we painted my flat from top to bottom

and it now looks sparkling and brand new. 

Never in such a whirl before,

the Spring cleaning and clearing out

has left me sitting in a beautiful flat.

Certain new items were purchased for

the bathroom (a toilet brush and toilet roll holder)

and now it looks like 'little girls room' fit for a princess.

With still a few jobs to do, I will be a busy bee, as

I am starting on the garden today.

I hope you all had a great Easter holiday.

Enjoy the sunshine.

Bee x

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And the Winner is ..............

Well it is April Fools Day today, but this is not an April Fool, but 

it's the day to pick the winner of  Spring Time Giveaway

So I've put all the names in a hat (well in a bowl)
and hand picked the winner .........

and the winner is 
Beki from Bekimaries

and she is now the proud owner of the

Spring time Necklace and Rosette

My many thanks to all who took the time to enter and
special thanks goes to Anna at Ark Designs
who put a post about my giveaway on her blog

who I will be sending a special gift of thanks to shortly.

Bee x

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Spring Time Garland

I thought we would have a Spring theme this week as its is coming up to Easter.

What with all the spring flowers about, the daffodils, the crocuses and the primroses.  I've even got a tulip poking its head out in the garden.  It inspired me to make this Spring Time Garland using vintage doilies, embroidered table mats, and lace. 

First of all, I washed and then hand dyed the doilies

powder blue dye

then halved the doilies and cut the table mat into four

and stitched them to a long strip of fabric, evenly spaced apart. I then stitched the lemon lace trim on both sides so it is reversible and edged the ends with a big lemon bow.

heres the result ..........

not the best pics

but it was raining so I had to find

 a suitable hanging place inside

I hope you like it,  It has inspired me to make some more to put in the

shop so I will keep you posted on these in due course

I hope you are all having a good week.

Bee x

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Spring Cleaning

The Sun is out and it's time for Spring Cleaning ........

Sorry I wasn't about much last week, I was taking things easy as in a bit of pain.

Glad to say I am not too bad this week. 

What brilliant sunshine we are having at the moment.

I know it is going to change at the end of the week so I've been making the most.

Buzz Dog decided to give me a paw too, in digging up the plants that I had just put in!

Yesterday, I hung out some washing to dry for the first time which got me thinking about Spring cleaning hence I've found these great inspiring pics to make the chores seem more enjoyable.

 Laundry Spring Clean

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I also heard a neighbour mowing their lawn for the first time this year so Spring must be here!

I hope you are enjoying the sun as much as I am.  
I am working on the giveaway idea which will be posted towards the end of the week
so keep your eyes peeled.

Bee x

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Wednesday Wanderings

You might recall me telling you about my 'tummy trouble' a short while ago and

that I was waiting for a scan.  I had it on Monday.

After being prodded about a bit by the ultra sound lady, she told me I definitely have gall stones!! 

She said they are between 1 - 2 cms in size and I have a few of them. 

No wonder my tummy has been grumbling alot! 

I've got to wait now to see my GP to find out what can be done.  I can't wait!

 At least now I know what is wrong. 

The worst bit was being nil by mouth, I was gasping for a cuppa by the end,

but the whole experience wasn't too bad though. 

I've been thinking I am going to do a giveaway soon. 

I haven't done one before so I am contemplating what it should be

and what we should do to make it fun, so I think

I will do this next week when I have got my thinking cap in gear.

Sunday afternoon, my man and I, and Buzz dog, went for a walk along the beach. 

 It was freezing but sunny and it blew a few cobwebs away. 

What is it about the sea air that 'knocks one out'?!

We all crashed out one the sofa when we got home.

What a beautiful week we are having with the weather.

Although cold, it's great to have the sunshine.

Buzz dog is sitting in the sun, sunbathing and we have been getting out

for some nice walks in the nearby forest, one of my favourite places.

I hope you are all have a great week and enjoying the spring sunshine.

Bee x

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Spring Lambs & Light

Spring Lambs & Light is here ..... at last

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As it is March 1st today, the first day of Spring, I thought

we should have a touch of spring on the blog so I found these delightful

photos of these cute spring lambs and a selection of my favourite spring flowers for us all to enjoy.

I've noticed that it is light in the evenings until about 6.00pm and the spring birds are tweeting away.

I've even got a few crocuses and polyanthus in my garden, poking their pretty little heads out to the sky.  They bring me joy, the knowledge that spring is here, and the better weather is on its way ......

and this gives me a great reason to be cheerful!

Bee x