Friday, 20 September 2013

Three pleasures

Today was meant to be a housework day. We are taking part in Salisbury's Arts Trail at the beginning of October and there is so much that I should be doing. Instead I have done the minimum of chores and spent this sunny day enjoying myself.
About two weeks ago I bought myself a bunch of yellow Chrysanthemums. They are not my favorite flower and had looked rather harsh and stiff in their large vase. So I chopped them down, changed their pot and added Sage from the garden. Lemons and figs seemed to complete the picture.



The sunshine tempted me out on one of my favourite walks, across the local fields. Today I  became engrossed in picking up interesting shaped pieces of flint. The result is a little childish but such fun!



The bright berries and leaves of Autumn are just beginning to glow. I love making seasonal wreaths for my door and I'm really happy with this one.




It has been a worthwhile day
But I still have an untidy bedroom....

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  1. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's 20 September 2013 at 20:13

    Ha ha! Sometimes we just must do other things .... than that which we had intended to do. I like the yellow with the sage, it glows. We have a lot of flint in our fields also and they are lovely in the way each piece is unique in colour and shape. x

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  2. Jane the Booklady20 September 2013 at 22:48

    It's been such a good day, and I even got my bedroom tidied before supper! I love flint and have a collection of the beautiful round geodes. Jane xx

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  3. Diane21 September 2013 at 02:53

    I guess I'm childish, too, because I always walk around with my head down looking for different rocks. Your mum is beautiful with the sage added - it does look a little friendlier and your wreath is so pretty. A great way to spend your day, the work will be there tomorrow. Diane

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  4. Jane the Booklady22 September 2013 at 07:16

    I was so pleased I had a 'pleasure' day. The weather man had promised us a sunny weekend but it has changed to grey and muggy. Jane xx

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  5. Hazel Cottage23 September 2013 at 13:40

    Sounds like a fab day. Sometimes we need a day like this :)

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    1. Jane the Booklady25 September 2013 at 17:30

      It was such a lovely day, I'm so glad I took the time out. Jane xx

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  6. Travel With Lulu24 September 2013 at 06:14

    I love the flint - that would be a great activity for us the next time we go for a walk!

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    1. Jane the Booklady25 September 2013 at 17:31

      Beware- flint finding becomes addictive, I found myself scanning the flinty gravel at the doctors...! Jane xx

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  7. SmitoniusAndSonata25 September 2013 at 11:26

    As long as I can find the bed , I'm happy .... Though I must admit I have a fairly high "guddle" tolerance
    Your choice sounds very sensible !

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    1. Jane the Booklady25 September 2013 at 17:45

      Thank you for visiting- I love the word " guddle" ! Jane xx

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  8. The Custards25 September 2013 at 12:06

    That is a very creative wreath and love the flint too. We are lucky to have this final burst of sun aren't we.
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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    1. Jane the Booklady25 September 2013 at 17:46

      Hello Jenny- it's so lovely at the moment, foggy days keep breaking into sunshine.Long may it continue! Jane xx

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  9. Suman27 September 2013 at 19:37

    Love the chrysanthemum picture. Lemony bright and so mood-lifting. :-)
    A very happy autumn to you!

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    1. Jane the Booklady2 October 2013 at 08:02

      Thank you Suman, I am enjoying my favourite of seasons but it's always and elusive and fleeting one- Jane xx

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  10. Terra 29 September 2013 at 04:20

    Your mums bouquet and the lemons are a pretty vignette.

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    1. Jane the Booklady2 October 2013 at 08:03

      I'm so glad you like my little ensemble- I always get pleasure from creating little pieces of delight! Jane xx

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  11. flowers on my table1 October 2013 at 22:00

    Oh sod the untidy bedroom Jane, we must seize the day! Lovely to hear from you. I love the arrangements and the flint letters. I could have been doing housework at the weekend too, but I am so glad that I went out and had fun. Have a wonderful week, and good luck with all your preparations, love Linda x

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    1. Jane the Booklady2 October 2013 at 08:06

      Hello Linda- the blog gremlins made your comment appear three times!
      Mt feelings exactly as to seizing the day. I was so pleased to read your lovely post and find that you too had done just that! Love Jane xx

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