I won't bore you again with the fact that the painters are STILL here - in fairness, they are doing great work but why, oh why does it have to take sooo long?
So instead today I thought I'd share a mish-mash of some happy things . . .
a surprise beautiful bouquet from a most precious BFF
a gorgeous little gift in the mail from a new bloggy friend who had a giveaway
(have you met Robin yet? Do pop over & say hello. . .)
homemade waffles with bacon & maple syrup for breakfast,
and delicious chocolate cake for tea
a wee bit of sewing
and tea with friends at the new little shoppe in our village
Linking up with the lovely Chantille Fleur for Tea Party Tuesday . . .
better late than never ;-)
'til next time,
xoxo
Great post, I missed that fab dress on the last post, how did that happen it is fantastic. What a great outfit. Jo x
ReplyDeletesmiling as always as I visit you, Gilly! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sweet poem...
And ooh yes I understand the disruption of ones place of dwellings...Dreadful!
I've had builders in and out since March...
Scaffolding is coming down at long last next week..
Happy days!
hugs Maria x
Beautiful flowers, lovely tea towel gift, tasty breakfast and gorgeous chocolate cake - then you had sewing time AND tea with friends at the most delightful little shop - could you cram anything else into one day Gilly? Oh and I just love that little verse! Keep on with happy times m'dear and don't pay any attention to those guys with the cans of paint and paintbrushes - they'll soon be gone!
ReplyDeleteHugs for you, Joy xo
Thanks Joy - it wasn't all in one day... but how fabulous would that be if it was! :-)
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My mouth is watering as I'm reading your post. Those waffles mmmmm...
ReplyDeleteThe tea shop looks so nice and I love the flowers.xxx
What a gorgeous little shop. Love the dresser with all the little teapots-looks like a doll's house! Beautiful crafty displays. What a lovely day you describe Gilly and the verse is lovely xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison :-) It is such a fab little shop, we're going back again for tea tomorrow morning! These happy things were spread out over the week though - I'd be fit to burst if it was all in one day -tee hee :-)
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You'll soon be wandering through your house around and around admiring your beautifully painted walls! Hopefully the end is near. I like the tea poem, and sounds like a nice way to indulge and spoil. Enjoy the rest of your week Gilly ;) Wendy x
ReplyDeleteLovely mid-week post! I'd love to sit in that tea shop with you! Pretty fabric and flowers, too...Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteGilly I love love love that tea shop! if walls could talk....I bet they could tell some lovely 'tea time' stories what are you making another sew me something i see?!
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Ooh, I know... if only those walls could talk...especially with all the goings on in our village! That's the beginnings of the Juliet dress (50's vintage style), also designed by Jules. It's my 3rd one of those too! Promise to show it when it's finished :-)
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What a delight, the tea room was amazing.
ReplyDeleteGood to keep yourself busy while the painters are still there. That tea shop looks lovely. May have to take a little trip some time soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun poem! I really like the look of the tea shop, it must be lovely to have such a nice place to visit. Anywhere that has armchairs with crochet blankets thrown over the back has to be good! xx
ReplyDeleteThat tea shop looks amazing... and such beautiful flowers :)
ReplyDeleteYou're having a lovely time! I love the tea shop, what a beautiful little place to gather with your friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post the new Shoppe looks like a wonderful spot
ReplyDeleteClare x
Lovely moments; and that tea shop looks gorgeous, I hope they had tasty treats!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've been having a lovely time, Gilly. That tea shop looks like a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI hope the painters finish soon, Gilly. The tea room looks great. :o)
ReplyDeleteOh I love that little rhyme at the end :-)
ReplyDeleteHomemade waffles! Do you have to have a special waffle iron for them? I plan on buying one and making them one day.....
Everything looks lovely! I should like to have tea in that little shop - too cute!
Sarah xx
PS thanks so much for linking up!!
Hi Sarah, yes we have a waffle maker and a very easy recipe that I can let you have if you'd like? They are just delicious...especially smothered in maple syrup & topped with ice-cream. Hmmm... wonder if I'd get away with serving ice cream with breakfast? ;-)
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What a lovely post!! Love your pretty flowers! The tea shop looks so cute, would love to visit! Your breakfast looks so delicious too! I think I could go for that right now!! :) Happy sweet week to you!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteI love pretty things. The tea shop is amazing, I would happily go just to look at everything there. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty post :) Those flowers are beautiful, stargazer lillies are my favourite flower <3 The tea shop looks adorable, I'm sure there will be many happy moments spent there xx
ReplyDeleteThat little shop looks lovely, what a nice place to browse in. I seriously love the look of your waffle breakfast, oh yum.
ReplyDeleteThat is my kind of tea shop ...... and that is definitely my kind of breakfast!!
ReplyDeleteLovely little tea shoppe, and I love the fabric you are sewing with.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
What a wonderful tea shop ... next time I visit my friend who lives south of Stourbridge I think a little outing may be in order!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend Gilly :)
Such a lovely post Gilly and a gorgeous little tea shop :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx
Gilly what lovely photographs, I adore the shop and would love to visit but would spend too much. The flowers are divine and I could just eat a great big piece of chocolate cake right now! Would love to see you gift and will be popping over to see her blog just now. Sorry for not visiting for a while the old day job has been keeping me very busy! Wonderful to read your blog Gilly, always good fun. Big hugs and loves, Dorothyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteSome lovely mid week moments there Gilly and I love the look of your tea shop. Never tried waffles, bacon and maple syrup - might have to give that a go! x
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a blast. Looks like a wonderful place for tea.
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donna