Christmas Wishes🎄

     
                           

Touch of Summer in Autumn....

Kalanchoe Plant I bought Last Week 🌼

                                               
                                                      A little Gift for a Friend 💙

Pack of Pretty Note cards and Sachet.

                   

                                          I am really Loving these Organza Bags.
                           They are a nice way to give a Gift and can be reused.
                                                 

                                       Some Sprinkles just because I Love them :)



                                                                         🌼

Autumn Splendour 🍁

                  I came across this Shrub recently and it truly is one of the
        most Beautiful things I have ever seen. The photo although stunning
          does not do justice to the reality. I thought it deserved it's own post.

                                            The markings and variation in colour
                                                      are so lovely and unusual.

                      I would appreciate finding out the name if anyone knows.

Simplicity.....

                         What is it about Simplicity that speaks to my Soul?

                         On this journey of mine that I started in earnest
                         five years ago.

                     Is it the Calm? Is it the Beauty? Is it the Freedom of Less?
                     Is it the Joy of Simple things? It is all of these and more...

                  It is everything that brings me closer to Peace in my Heart💚

         

Lavender Sachet Bags 🌿

 I Love the Autumn Colours :)

     I enjoy making these and it is a good way to use up little pieces of Fabric.

All This Beauty🌼

                                 
                              From One Simple Bunch Of Supermarket  Flowers                                                             Costing Less Than Two Pounds.

💙-💛-💜

Little Bits of Randomness......

Part of a lovely garden

 we passed this week.

I love the way they are grazing together :)

This photo was taken a while ago. Sadly when we passed by the field earlier this week, they were gone.

We will miss seeing them on our walks.

Such a long lasting plant ( Kalanchoe ) really brightens a
corner outside.
It had previously been inside in the kitchen
where it was enjoyed for quite a few months.
The pinecones were picked straight from a fallen branch
on one of our walks.
I picked them with the purpose of putting them in a bowl
for decoration, but after seeing some little insects on them kept
them outside :)

                Mixed Berry and Banana Crumble with Homemade Custard.
                Custard was a little thicker than usual but just as tasty.

I mixed some chopped dates with the berries and bananas then
sprinkled a bit of brown sugar on top.The Crumble topping is made from wholemeal flour, oats, sunflower oil , honey, ground almonds, and cinnamon.

The Custard is made from all natural Custard powder, raw cane sugar
and full fat milk.

Calling all Early Birds.......🐦🌻🐦

I used to be a very early bird and early to bed but over
the last few years I am staying up later and later and as
a consequence getting up later as well.

I would appreciate any hints and tips to get things back
on track.

This may also be of help to others who are in the same
situation.

Thank🌼You


"Early to Bed Early to Rise makes a man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise"

What is it about Jars?

I spent time yesterday doing a little bit of Larder/Pantry
arrangement.
As I was moving things around I
started to think about how much I loved
having Jars to store our food.

Jars are such practical storage, not wasteful
you can see at a glance how much is left inside,
can be cleaned and reused over and over again.

Even the most basic food looks nice in jars.

Many of you may remember being given little jars filled
with sweeties (candy) at Christmas like a little shop.
I always loved that.

What is it about Jars?

Friday Frittata

  

                                              I had some leftover cooked potatoes
                                              from yesterday and added carrots,
                                              leeks, courgette (zucchini), garlic and
                                              a little bit of onion. I ended up using
                                              4 eggs and some cheese, herbs and
                                              seasoning and baked it in the oven.
                                              Until set bubbling and golden.
                                              In my oven it took about 45mins
                                              at 180° Celsius.
                                             
                                             

                                       

Just Because.....

Sharing snippets of nature from our walk

                                                             Pretty in Pink

                                                        Ultimate  Minimalist

                                                     

Our quite near neighbours 

~

Photographs taken by my Husband

L💙VE of Lace

                                           I have always loved Lace, and Broderie Anglaise
                                                           I think it is so Beautiful 🌼
                                   When added in moderation it enhances so many things.
                                        I especially love the History of hand made Lace.
                                              Such a labour of Love💙 and vital Income source
                                                         to many through the ages.

                                                                  🌿🌼🌿                                                      

                                                                   🌿🌼🌿

                            I had hoped my photos would have turned out clearer
                                 but it has been really dark and overcast today x

Beauty in miniature

I do not know what the tiny little pink flowers are
a friend said they may be a weed, if this is true
it's a very pretty one.

They come every year just a few stalks of them.

Some recent baking

Mixed fruit cake with pecans and wholemeal bread rolls

I didn't use a recipe for either of these,
in truth I rarely do.
I bake very much by instinct and like to experiment.

What have you been making recently?

H🌼ppiness is........

A bright Summer's day not too hot to enjoy🌞

Washing dried on the line 👗 👕 👖

A slice of watermelon waiting for me in the fridge 🍉

meal planning

I am very new to meal planning and can say it has really helped.
I only do it one week in advance but I love the peace of mind it brings.

                   homemade pizza -carrot and sesame salad
                                                 *********
                                Chickpea curry with Pilau rice
                                                 *********
                                      Pasta bake with broccoli


                                     Some of this week's meals

                                              🍕  🍛  🍝 🍜 🍲

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Start each day with a Grateful heart 💙