Lockdown Diary - someone turn the heat up

Can somebody tell July that it’s summer please.  I’ve had to resort to a woolly frock, opaque tights and Chelsea boots today for a drive out with Mum.

The bag is one I made some time ago from a tapestry, a piece of hessian and some gingham.

Another day, another outfit.

Layering up my £4 Wallis charity shop frock with a full length vintage petticoat and wardrobe staple grey cardi. 

My fabulous basket was a gift from friend Vix.   I get such a lot of great comments when I use it.

VIX’S BLOG LINK

As the library still isn’t open I’ve visited Mr Amazon again to get Rachel Joyce’s new book ‘Miss Benson’s Beetle’.

My bestie spotted a review in a magazine and thought it was worth a read.  

Joyce has written several books which have been translated into 36 languages and two are in development for film.

Other titles are :

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy.

A Snow Garden and other stories.

The Music Shop. 

LINK TO RACHEL JOYCE AUTHOR

Not really night time reading but I’ve dived into this book.  I don’t know where my fascination for mudlarking and beachcombing comes from, other than playing in the river and picking broken crockery out of the embankment during long hot summer holidays from school.

One thing that is disturbing in the book is the information on  the effect of plastics on seabirds.  By 2050, it is estimated that 99% of all seabirds will have plastic in their gut. It’s predicted that by weight there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. That’s quite disturbing.  

LINK TO BOOK

I’m getting into a real blogging stride now and loving writing in my journal as well.  I’ll be running into a second one before long.

During the week I’ll be  back with another home art gallery tour and a post about a very special dress.

Until next time, it’s still important to stay safe.

Don’t forget to wear  your mask.

Lynn

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