We had enough rain here yesterday to sink a battleship........
But we survived ......................
Today when I walked around the garden you wouldn't have known.
That we all nearly drowned again......................
I only like to share the GORGEOUS bits of our life here at Bleach Green
with you my dear readers................................
But yesterday was another of life's roller coaster rides...............
And today all the worry and water had gone....................
Time to get back to "Living the dream.............."
This is our field just behind the house yesterday
All our new flood defenses worked..............................................................................
These are our rescue donkeys . . . . . . . .
Bumble and Dylan . . . . . . . .
(and behind the fence, our horse Whiskers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)
We foster Bumble and Dylan from the Donkey sanctuary in Devon . . . .
They have lived with us for 12 years . . . . . . . . . .
They are getting old now and are both in their late 30's . . . . .
Dylans legs are a strange shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . but are still working well!!
On Sunday I put the horse ball in the field for them, it has nuts inside . .
The idea is . . . . . . that the ball lets out a few donkey treats . . . .
Each time they push the ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I have never given the donkeys the ball before . . . . . .
They are frightend of buckets or anything that drags across the floor.
Goodness knows what has happened to them in the past. . . . . . .
Well now look at that . . . . . . . . . . . .
I would have bet money on Dylan donkey working it out first. . . . . . . . . . .
He's the one with the brains, and he is more thoughtful . . . . . .
But each time I pushed it Dylan told me . . . . . . he was going to die!!!!
It was Bumble who worked it out . . . . . . . . . . . .
He is the quiet, more loving one . . . . . . . .
It was wonderful to see him work it out . . . . . . . .
And it made me smile when I could hear the sound of the ball . . . .
Delivering donkey treats. . . . . . all afternoon!!!!!
A few weeks ago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I shared with you the work we had started to re-vamp our front garden . . .
Read about it Here . . . . . . . .
Well there has been a lot of shoveling . . . . . . . .
A lot of digging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And a lot of planting . . . . . . . . . . . .
I am so glad we tackled it. . . . . . . . . . . . .
We have planted all the cottage garden favourites . . . . . . . .
Roses, delphiniums, hollyhocks, etc
It will soon be blooming gorgeous!!
Hello . . . . . . hello . . . . . . . . . . .
I am all ready for our April Open Event this weekend . . . . . . . . . . .
Well not exactly all ready . . . . . . . . . but nearly there . . . . .
I have lots of new gorgeousness for you . . . . . . . . . . .
We will be Open on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April . . . .
Just pop in between 10am and 4pm to shop for gorgeous goodies . .
It would be lovely to see you . . .
I will have the kettle on . . . . .
xx
We have just had a long weekend at our Lovely Lavender Cottage.
I would like to tell you we spent time lounging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In our gorgeous new outdoor dining set . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(But we didn't) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Well we did sit a while with a cup of coffee . . . . . . . . . . .
After the trauma of putting it all together with an alum key!!
We went beach walking . . . . . . .
We were well prepared . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mine are the red ones . . . . . . I love red . . . . . .
Red may be my one weakness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We walked along Sandsend beach . . . . till we found these caves . . . . .
I found myself interested in rock formations . . . . . .
O.M.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I have reached "THAT AGE" where I find rock formations interesting.
I need to resist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I don't want rock formations to be my one weakness !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.......Someone is going to be busy!!
It's that time of year when my thoughts turn to . . . . . . . . .
Bleach Green Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This is our front garden and we planted it about 15 years ago . . . . . . .
Lot's of things have got too big . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And some things have taken over . . . . . . . . .
It's time for a good clear out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oh that was quick!!!
Everything out!!!
It's got to look worse before it looks better I suppose?
And then we will need a complete re-vamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I fancy a proper cottage garden. . . . . . with Hollyhocks . . . .
Delphiniums . . . . Lavender . . . . . . . . and old fashioned roses . . . .
I may be some time . . . . . . . . . . . !!
We recently had a real treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And we stayed at The Devonshire Arms hotel . . . . . . .
It was GORGEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We stayed in this gorgeous room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And Winston even got his own welcome pack . . . . . . . .
We had a lovely relaxing time . . . . .
We did some walking . . . . . . . . . .
And some sightseeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And lot's of chillaxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A hipperty, hopperty Easter to you all . . . . . . . . . .
May all your Easter dreams come true . . . . . . . . . . .
Love Helen xx
Our first workshop of the season down here at Busy Bee Studio . . . .
Is to make a journal . . . . . . . . . .
It's a bit like scrapbooking . . . . . but it uses an old book . . . . .
I have started this one to show you . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Workshop dates are Saturday 4th, or Sunday May 5th . . . . . . . . .
Come along for the afternoon and I will show you . . . . .
How to create a gorgeous journal, like this. . . . . . . . . . .
You can raid my stash of gorgeous vintage goodies!!
All you need to bring are your own special photo's and mementos.
This workshop runs 1pm till 4.30pm, and includes delicious refreshments.
It costs £40 per person . . . . . . . . . .
Email me to book your place.
