Thursday 1 July 2010

Cloudy Angels and home grown veggies!

Yippeeeeeeeeeeee peeps its Friday again.  Yes again!



I have been really enjoying reading all your blogs and finding out what you have all been getting up to! You are all so busy. it makes my head spin, it really does. For all the readers who haven't got a blog, I hope you have had a wonderful week, hopefully enjoying some good weather. Although frankly, our garden was gagging for a good long drink, and I was tiring of lugging a heavy watering can to all the poor thirsty pretties! So  was glad of the spot of rain we enjoyed this week! Me, me, me they were all shouting..... oh dear, I know, the plants are talking to me now.  No hope at all for me,is there?!  Or was it all the Faeries and Angels which flitter and flutter about in our garden?

Another one of my stitcheries, a reminder to myself that just because we can't see some things.. they are still there!

And speaking of clouds......isn't it amazing when you take the time to look up, just what you may see?  Ha ha ha! I wish I had seen the plane do this!


Do you think that the pilot had changed his mind, or do you think that he was turning back so he could take another look at this!?


An angel! And who is she chatting with?


Could it be tinkerbell?!!! Can you see her? Can you make out her hair and her wings?  She is kneeling down. Or am I really losing it completely? :)  I used to love laying on the grass as a child and looking at all the pictures in the clouds. We really should try to take the time to do that sometimes, it is so magical!   Yes, look up! You may just miss that elephant that is about to fall on you!



This song really sums me up!  There is even a reference to Tinkerbell in it too, so apt hey!   It was one of my favourites when I was a confused teenager, and I really haven't changed that much at all! As long as I don't look in the mirror!


Anyway! Earth calling! Woo hoo!  Do you know, I found myself at the bottom of the garden yesterday, smiling at my trees. Yikes. Don't worrry, I did intend to go down there, I really didn't just find myself there, and not know how I got there... and it wasn't in the middle of the night either! Phew! Just thought I would clear that up!  The little white van, complete with hug me jacket is on the way!

So! What have I been up to? Well, more house painting. Its awful, it just goes on and on...and on and on.... I mean painting the rendering, not me!  Have you ever painted rendering.... Gawd! Painful! Remind me never to get another fully rendered house please!

Oh, goodness me, I would much rather do this kind of painting. I finally managed to finish these this week....


And I would definitely rather be doing this....


This is a kit I started quite some time ago (not one of my designs... I wish! ) She is lovely isn't she?

And of course I would rather spend my time tending these.....

Awhhhh! A baby aubergine!


Obviously, I would much rather be skipping about the garden rummaging amongst the beautiful bountiful blooms looking for faeries. Well Obviously!

Is there one here?


No......    Here?.......

 Nope......

What about here?....


Ahhhh, yes look! A little wish fairy hiding in the roses!  Sweet!

Now before I go, another big thank you! Thank you Jackie for sending me these wonderful goodies! You know I love them as I have already sent you an email, but of course I had to show them to all! A while back I won Jackies giveaway at her lovely blog, you can go and visit her HERE.

I couldn't believe how much you sent me Jackie, I was bowled over! look at all these!  There was so much I couldn't fit it all on a couple of photos... so.....!

Lovely owl bottle stoppers, ( their heads nod!), Notelets with thread flowers on them!, a tiny little dolly who's eyes actually open and close!, a little hoose too. Can you see Pinocchio? He is one of my favourite disney characters, a little gnome who will live with the pixies, and some chamomile tea for me to slurp with George!

A lovely card covered in gnomes, a really cute gnome bookmark, a tinsy sweet christmas decoration,  some rather fetching flower garlands and a gorgeous wabbit frame! Rabbits are featuring a lot in my life this week! Also a box which I thought had olive soap in it, but it actually had this little chap hiding in it......

And I wonder what is in this beautiful hand painted box and little present? Hmmmmm......

Gosh, how did all these goodies fit in that box! Even little tiny shells, and tiny star fish!

Some lovely golden lily body cream in a fairy bottle!

And finally this absolutely adorable stitchery, with such a warm and touching saying! Thank you Jackie and I hope I haven't missed anything out.... there was so much of it!

Thank you for visiting me, and until next Friday, I will send you all a sprinkling of fairy dust! Oh, and if any of you get the urge, you can pop here and help me with the painting, Ok? , No, I don't care if you live in another country, that is no excuse! Ha ha ha!

Love to you all, and don't forget to look up!

Suzie xxxxxxxxxxxxx :)

36 comments:

  1. Your garden is perfect for fairies. I've been talking to mine at the bottom of the garden, quite a lot lately too!
    You are a lucky girl to receive such beautiful gifts! You so deserve them because you're a very special person...xxx

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  2. Hello Suzie Dear,
    I am honored to be your first comment for this post!
    I am so impressed with your beautiful garden-it's coming along really nicely! Mine is still struggling because of cold weather, and now a bouncy puppy who likes to nip at things! Last week while visiting my parents I treated myself to a hibiscus from a nursery near them.. It will have beautiful purple blue flowers towards the end of summer and I can't wait!
    I hope your rendering is finished being painted soon-and what IS rendering by the way?
    I love your latest paintings and stitchery. I am glad to be sewing again after a 2 week break!
    Have a great weekend!!
    xx Valerie

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  3. I am honored to be your second comment!! [And I must say third as well;)]

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  4. Wow your garden is looking fabulous. Your comment aboyt painting the rendering does worry me, as it is my next job argggg. I do a lot of cloud watching with Mini and I am going to miss it when he starts school in September. I love the painting, we love the painting it has pride of place in our bedroom. Thank you my dear freind

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  5. What wonderful goodies! Stitched faeries, growing veggies, and beautiful flowers! I hope you have a most wonderful weekend!!! :) Theresa

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  6. Your paintings are looking fabulous, really they are. And as for those gifts... good grief that sure was a generous lady. You know what really got me excited? It was the Pinocchio cards. I had them when I was young! I love seeing things I had in Blogland. Please remind me what game they are for.

    Sorry to hear about your outside painting, it sounds absolutely awful. And I will remember to look up after school. I do quite a bit of that myself but hardly ever see anything that great. Well there are rainbows, lots of them lately! Have a super weekend honey. xx

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  7. I love your watercolour paintings you are so talented. What is it about gnomes...? Funny little men in big red hats working around the gardens! You had lots of lovely gifts
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  8. goodness you got tons!!!


    Suzie!! the paintings!! oh my goodness, i am in love with the fairies and the lovely tea table...you are fantastic!! xx

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  9. OMG, I too see things in the clouds, my son used to think I was mad but he does it now, lol. Love you goodies looked great bet you'll enjoy them and garden is looking lush. Keep cloud staring its fun!!!
    Have a great weekend....Nicky x

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  10. Hi Friday girl - or should that be Cloudy Girl ?
    Your posts are always lovely & dreamy - yes I could see the Angel. Your garden is looking super - no wonder the faries want to live there!

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  11. I love the cloud photos, yes I can clearly see the angel..Your garden looks fantastic and so do your veggies..:)

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  12. Hi Suzie
    Gosh, I need one of those cups of chamomile tea - just reading your post makes me feel exhausted! You are so full of energy - it is wonderful !!!!
    I love you paintings and the embroidery too. And oh my, what a wonderful collection of gnome things you've received - the garden gnome is just too gorgeous :-)
    Wishing you a happy weekend full of fairies and magical moments,
    Denise x

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  13. I've never been good at the whole cloud spotting thing, I don't think my imagination works in that way, I can hardly ever see shapes in them!

    Love the fairy/angel what have you cross stitch you're working on, very beautiful.

    Absolutely mammoth giveaway gift as well - I'm surprised you could lift the box it came in!! Well done you lucky thing.

    Hope the week treats you well and you get a little bit of rain for your plants, save your arms from lugging the watering can :)

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  14. goodness what a an amazing ammount of goodness!! what a generous gifter, but it couldnt have gone to someone more deserving. love your garden, hubby and i were just discussing how we should start making our mark in our garden...pity i have a brown thumb.
    xxrosey

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  15. That was a very generous giveaway. I especially liked the box full of lots of other things.
    Your paintings are beautiful and I love the little wish fairy.
    Your painting the rendering? Are you up a ladder? Or scaffolding? Be careful and think how very pleased you'll be with yourself when the job is done. xx

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  16. Suzie in her garden, Suzie sitting by the seashore counting seashells, Suzie on The Piccadilly setting sail for Gnomes Ahoy...Suzie in the clouds and in the sewing box...and in my heart...Loving you...just because. Happy that you liked the treats!

    Thanks for your support of my new job prospects...second interview went fabulous...I think I got the job but not sure until next week. I'm trying not to get all in a willy nilly over it...It's an activity director position in a fancy retirement home called The Willows...keep saying prayers and wishing on stars.

    Come meet Aunt Hattie who is just moving into her Hut on Funkyjunk Lane...oh my...lets PLAY!

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  17. I am glad that you interview went well Jackie! xxxx

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  18. You are so lovely for visiting me, thank you sweetie xx

    Your post is so lovely and summery. I felt I was away with the fairies too, rummaging amongst your roses and aubergines. Sending you the hugest bagfull of gold fairy dust. Hope yo get a sprinkling of rain, followed by some beautiful sun shine

    Happy weekend
    Carolyn x

    ps. lucky you to get all those goodies!

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  19. Your paintings are beautiful you are so clever, I wish I was artistic. I love the cloud photos, I love lying on the grass looking at the sky too.
    Ann x

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  20. You actually sound very cheerful and no wonder with such lovely gifts!
    Your paintaings are really very good and the stitched Angel is lovely, I'll give her a home if you like! (I'm a cheeky Blogger!).
    Your beans are doing better than mine!
    I hope you sleep well and feel refreshed.

    Sandie xx

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  21. Hi Suzie! Hope you are well and have a lovely weekend doing all the things you love!!!

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  22. Thank you for this little burst of virtual sunshine Susie! Your garden must be a joy to be at the bottom of!
    Love Jacqui

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  23. Hey Suzie...don't miss todays post...YOU my dear have arrived into Aunt Hatties world...Suzie Homemaker to the rescue. I made that card years ago but I couldn't resist....Play On! Off to be a vendor in a flea market today...no owls for sale!

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  24. Your stitchery designs are really great! I love the quotes!

    Your veggies are doing well in this heat too! xx

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  25. Thank you all! Hey Jackie I will head ove there now! Suzie xxxxxxxxx

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  26. Dont start worrying until you start hugging the trees Suzie lol - hope you have had a great weekend! I need some veggie growing tips please - we are desperate for an allotment! What a fabulous selection of goodies you got - the owl bottle stoppers are too cute! I've got an exciting addition to the Dolliedaydream family for you to come and see - it's like Critters in our household at the moment :-) Kisses Kitty and Alfie xxx

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  27. Kitty! It is too late... I do hug trees! Oh dear! xxx

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  28. Hi Suzie, love the cloud pictures and your beautiful garden.
    The vegetables are looking good, i am waiting for my aubergine to come out, I am trying my first cucumber tonight:) My pak choi has been a success,all eaten! I just love homegrown veggies!
    Have a beautiful week Suzie!

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  29. Thank you for visiting Theresa! I have eaten a couple of our cucumbers now, the shop ones are not a patch compared! xxx

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  30. Ooops I spelt your name wrong, sorry Theresia! xxx

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  31. So much to read & look at.....I haven't looked up at the sky in a long time. Guess maybe I should!!
    I absolutely love your beautiful stitchery!!
    Have a great week!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  32. Hi Suzie.... just to let you know that the book arrived and thank you so much ... you are far too kind..! and aha I have your address now so I can send you something cute... I have to say that I am glad the owls are back... I did miss them! lol

    love this post its so full of everything and you must let us know when the book is published... I will be ordering it on amazon and sending it to you for an autograph! lol

    big hugs Alex
    x

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  33. I love your garden! I've planted salad greens for the first time and am hoping to be able to eat the fruits (veggies) of my labour soon!

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  34. Fun post Suzie! I used to love creating pictures in my mind of cloud formations. I also used to do that with tree branches after the trees lose their leaves! Such a relaxing, great pasttime!

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  35. What a sweet little eggplant you have growing! Great garden!

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I love getting comments and I read and appreciate every one of them. I always try to answer them, but if you don't get a response it will be because I couldn't find a link to you. Suzie. XXX :)