Regular readers may know that I'm very happy when I'm pottering around at home - and that's exactly how I spent this weekend.
I haven't been out of the house, apart from walking Inca and a quick Supermarket Sweep this afternoon.
The weather here on the Paradise Peninsular has been lovely - still a bit chilly - but bright and dry!
So.... it was time I got into our poor neglected garden ...
Our old shabby bench now looks like this ....
Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint can do?
I've now got a respectable home for my herbs and I'm thrilled with the result!
Sadly, it makes an old picnic bench look extra shabby - so that's a job for half term!
Elsewhere in the garden, I've planted a lovely new clematis to replace one lost over winter, and put in some geranium cuttings ... I know it's probably still a bit early, but hey ho! We'll see what happens!
On Saturday, I tidied my craft room and now have space on the work surfaces to actually craft in there - Inspired, I finally started my heritage scrapbook which I've been meaning to do for ages ....
There's no journalling yet - I need to speak to my Mum and her sister together to get some of their stories written down ...
I realised that these were the first layouts I've done all year - and I didn't need to buy new stash ... I actually had everything I wanted to hand - that's a first!
Obviously, as it's a weekend I've also done lots of washing and ironing,
but spread over a few days it didn't seem so bad.
Of course, now Monday night feels like Sunday night, but we've got a day off on Thursday to
look forward to ..... (we've got something very special planned for Thursday!)
Thank the Lord for the health and safety lobby who close schools on election days!
Now, if a political party has "three day weekends for ageing teachers" in their party manifesto"
they'll get my vote - whoever they are!!!
Tell me about neglected gardens! My poor plants are needing some urgent attention.
ReplyDeleteAlfazema
Your bench does look really good now. And all those pots look pretty too.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
I would also vote for a party who banned women from all Asda's, tesco's and Morrisons, and also made it illegal for women to iron. And they should bring the retirement age down to 50!! I have to work FULL time for the next 3 weeks whilst my colleague swans off to Florida! If the Ash clouds rears its ugly head and she gets stuck - I may expire!!! Have a good week Kathy, xxx
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment. Glad you like spots so good luck with the draw.
Love the newly painted bench, what a lovely shade. I too have been freshening up chairs with paint both inside and out. Funny how a change in the weather makes you want to do this sort of thing.
Jenny x
Hooray! Thet'd get my vote too. Looks like you've had a weekend just like mine. I LOVE whole weekends spent at home. Hmm! I'm rather envious that your school is closed on Thursday too. Make the most of it! I know exactly what you mean about Sunday nights coming. I felt the same this afternoon, but got my school bits done and even started reports, so this evening I've had time to pop around some of my favourite blogs and even a bit of crochet. Have a good week. Ros
ReplyDeleteThe herb bench looks really lovely, by the way. Great idea! Ros
ReplyDeleteLoving the herb bench!!
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After being away through the week we had a quiet weekend at home too - except for the supermarket on Saturday morning - we couldn't park at our local one so had to move on to the next one!! Love the colour of your bench:)
ReplyDeleteA very productive weekend! You have inspired me to get on and paint my old weather beaten garden bench! Yours looks lovey with a fresh lick of paint and newly potted plants too.
ReplyDeleteMy poor garden took such a bashing over the weekend with 5 grandchildren racing around it and using it as a football pitch!
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