Melon’s, books and a new frock

Wednesday 

Hump day

Is there such a thing as midweek anymore.

For us Wednesday are now the day we do our weekly

shop at the local market.

Who knew you could get so excited about buying fruit and vegetables.

So after a shower, my daily Pilates practice and breakfast of porridge

and berries it was time to get ourselves ready for the off.

There’s always lots of chat and laughter with the market traders

and the very best in produce.  Meats locally sourced and the finest

fish from Scotland.

There’s something so appealing about seeing all the lovely colours

in the sink ready for washing off before being stored away.

I love to capture the moment.

What I don’t like is the stink of the steriliser stuff we use to sanitise

the rest of the shopping.  I have a really strong sense of smell and I can smell 

it on my hands for hours after.  I think I’m going to have to wear a mask

and gloves or let the wandering welder sort it all.  

THURSDAY

World Book Day and I’m channeling my Mary Berry look.

Or maybe The Thoughtful Dresser. A Linda Grant book.

Thinking about my books I spent a happy hour looking at all

the special ones I have.  I keep them in bags that I’ve made

from my stash of fabric.


I was saving this new dress from Ghost for our first proper outing at the end of

lockdown but it kept jumping off the rail at me, saying ‘Wear me, Wear me’.

It’s a lovely fit and so that I wouldn’t freeze to death I’ve layered

it up with opaque tights, my Fly London boots,  a massively frothy petticoat

and a cashmere jumper I’ve had for at least 15 years.

I’m linking up with 

ANNIE’S FRIDAY SMILES 

where there is always a giggle or two to be had.

Here’s a couple of the cartoons my 88 year old Mum has posted on

her  Facebook page this week.

Have a good weekend

Spring is upon us

Keep smiling 

Lynn

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