There are, of course, loads of things I could do, (ironing/spring cleaning) but I flit to one and then another instead.
So the blog will reflect this. A camera is always close by. Click on the images for a larger pic.
Sammy is perfectly happy in lockdown - nothing much alters his routine unless someone is late with his lunch!
The garden has been our lifesaver, and providing you like rampant wild gardens, has been looking wonderful. Strawberries a bit of a disappointment - but Hey, you can't have everything!
A drop of rain turns our Cotinus (Smoke bush) into a wondrous be-jeweled delight.
In the conservatory my orchids have been hit by a disastrous attack of mealy bug and I am distraught on a weekly basis. Yes I know in the scheme of things it's not the end of the world, but........it is to me.
Thankfully other plants have mostly managed to escape the deadly scourge and 'Harlequin' Streptocarpus is one of my favourites.
Many years ago we acquired a lovely set of hanging shelves from my grandparents' home, scraped off years of paint and use it to display our favourite pieces. This box features two dressers I painted and distressed for a collection of 'ancient and modern' and a few handmade pieces of my own. I hesitate to list the current wonderful miniaturists because I don't want to leave anyone out. I'm sure you'll recognise them.
The antique dresser on the right, which is also filled with beautiful glassware is from around 1880 and belonged to the tall girl in the photograph, who was a much loved aunt. She in turn would have inherited it from her mother.
I hope you're staying safe.
Thank you for looking.
Robin x
