I'm back for 12 whole days now, what a treat. I am full of a cold which is lucky that it coincides with time off in a way. Lots happening here. My table has been made and, god willing I am collecting it on Saturday (as long as it fits in my sisters large car which she is currently measuring). I am so excited to finally have a proper dining table and can't wait to have people over to enjoy it with me. Also work is starting in my garden next week for the decking/trellis work so I will gain back my privacy and also gain a lot of space. I am going to build out the deck over the slope which gives me way more flat garden area for pots and things. Really looking forward to that.
I arrived home last night (after a hideous day of 13 hours travelling) to find that my beautiful climbing rose Zepherine Drouhin) in the front has finally come into flower! It is not tall yet, but I can just imagine what it will be like when it grows up the full length of the house, every year it is going to get bigger and better now! I want more climbing roses and maybe this week I will find some. It was supposed to be red, but it is more of a lovely dark pink colour, looks gorgeous.
Now it is time for me to get organised and start planning meals again, shopping wisely and creating things in the kitchen. I have been pretty good with not spending much, even though I have been away, as all my meals are provided when I am on tour, but I have spent a fortune on petrol and trains! How annoying.
Rest and relaxation for a few days first though because, quite honestly I can't be bothered to do much except enjoy home and sunshine while it lasts.
What beautiful roses, I love roses I bought myself one last year- it still looks like a twig in a pot though, it quite literally hasn't changed at all since I got it :-(
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off :-)
That doesn't sound good? Is it dead?
DeleteI suspect it is but don't want to believe it is
DeleteGood news about your table. Enjoy your break, lovely roses.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying every second of it!
DeleteThat's a lovely surprise to come home to. Time to sit back and get rid of your cold so you can smell the roses.
ReplyDeleteWas a gorgeous surprise. I can smell them too! So glad I went for old smelly varieties!
DeleteSorry about the cold but I bet when you get that table, you'll forget, at least temporarily, about the cold. That rose is just beautiful. Roses, homemade elderflower champagne and a new table. Life is good! Welcome home!
ReplyDeleteYes, life sure is good today. Washing drying on the line, nothing much to do for a few days and beautiful roses.
DeleteA cold must play havoc in your line of work! Rose looks great, mine have been quite good this year as well. Have now cut them back a little (non climbers) and might get another flush of flowers later in the year.
ReplyDeleteYeah, a cold is not good really, Tuesday nights show was a horrible blur and very stressful. Still its over now and I am relaxing and couldn't care less!
DeleteI you feel better soon! The climbing rose is gorgeous - I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI have two Zepherine Drouhin roses (greedy I know) which are now in their second year and gradually climbing up a rose arch we were given. Apart from the lack of thorns the repeat flowering is good so you don't get a sudden display and then nothing.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to a long display then!
DeleteWelcome home, and enjoy your well earned rest!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
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Your rose is stunning and really healthy looking. Hope your cold get better - rest up !
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