Hello blog readers!
I just wanted to say its so amazing that you read and comment on my little corner of the blog world. It makes me smile. I also wanted to say WELCOME to my new followers and hope you enjoy reading- thanks for following. I want to know all about you too :).
So this post is going to be quite random. I had a lovely day today. I made a home-made birthday collage card for my sister who turns 21 tomorrow. And I caught up with a friend I hadn't seen in ages, with peanut butter toast and a comfy couch! Its so nice to share stories, and laugh and be silly... eat chocolate and kick your shoes off every once in a while.
At the moment I am loving:
* My sunflower shoots- they are growing so quickly with all the rain here in England that they are going to need to be replanted soon! I can't wait to see them grow into actual flowers :)
* Made in Chelsea- the English version of the Hills. It is so addictive, set in Chelsea, Central London. I love the characters especially Caggy. Does anyone else watch it?
* Discovering new novels. I have just finished reading 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' by Jonathan Safran Foer, recommended to me by Anna at 'Little Reminders of Love' and am eagerly awaiting my next read. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a beautiful book!
*Aloe Blacc's music- especially when he sings live and acoustically.
*Scrapbooking. I have been making collages of photos I love and theming each page. This is a project that is taking a while and I'm not sure what I'll do with it next.... but it's good to express myself creatively.
Lastly, I am in awe of the work of Action Against Hunger UK. Take a look at their website here!
Hope you are having a wonderful week. What are you doing and loving?
xx
(all images: google)
Dear friends,
Most of you will know that I started growing sunflowers about 3 weeks ago now! Due to my lack of camera, I am unable to show you what they look like however this picture of seedlings above is very similar to how they are growing! Other than being attacked by slugs and snails- which I am trying to fend off.. , they are sitting nicely in their pots in my garden.
In a few weeks I will be able to plant them properly for when they flower into gorgeous things of beauty!
Hope youre having a fab weekend. Are you growing anything at the mo?
xxx
(image: guardian.co.uk)
Dear blog friends,
This is a heartfelt message to say THANK YOU so much for all your lovely comments and for being followers of my blog! It really makes my day sometimes to read what you have written back to me, I love finding out your opinions and anecdotes.. :)
Also- my sunflowers have begun to grow! Saw the first shoots appear this morning. Yey! And as I have so many seedlings I have decided to give some away to family and friends...
Whats news with you all this week? What film do you want to see? What food are you loving?
With thanks and love,
El xxxxx
(image: google)
'Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men and animals. Some seem to smile, some have a sad expression, others again are plain, honest and upright like the broad faced sunflower' (Henry Ward Beecher)
Today, I have decided to grow my own sunflowers! This is because my mum is such an amazing gardener and I wanted to see if I could grow something also... plus they are such beautiful and happy flowers! So this shall be a new project of mine.....lets hope we have enough sunshine here in the UK for them to grow properly!! :)
What are YOU growing at the moment?
Lots of love
El xx
(photo: anne geddes via google)
