I have had a lovely half term. We have relaxed doing lots of pottering, nothing exciting but all necessary. There has been some baking, a trip to the cinema, a lot of gardening (before it got too cold), lots of fires and general caring for the home. A blackboard was made. Oh how I love my blackboard...We all needed to feel peaceful, and together, because term time is so full on for us all. It wasn't exciting but it was exactly what we needed.
Last night we had friends over for dinner - a birthday celebration for someone who always makes me feel exactly me. The mark of a good friend in my opinion. It is a special birthday and we are soon going to have a day at Bristol Lido. I have long wanted to go having read posts by fabulous Lottie and Emma and so buying a swim and lunch for two seemed a win win situation! We will be going in April, can't wait.
Karen it looks like you've had the most perfect half term - pottering is often under rated - and what's that cake? x Jane
ReplyDeleteThe cakes are chocolate brownies with fresh raspberries. the recipe was in the (first?) issue of The Simple Things magazine. You could probably find it on their web site if you don't have the mag...
DeleteThose brownies look delicious! I'll definitely be hunting out that recipe. It sounds like you've had a good half term - I always found they sped by and I seemed to spend the week doing marking and planning. Spending it pottering, baking, cinema-ing and gardening sounds like a very good way to spend it. I'll look out for a post about Bristol Lido - I think it could be the perfect birthday present for a friend.x
ReplyDeleteYour dining table filled with candles could not be more cosy and lovely! And the brownies look so delicious! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour home always looks so tranquil and inspiring, Karen - it's a real credit to you when you have such a busy life..but as you say, essential to have that peaceful space too to chill out in. Your raspberry brownies look absolutely amazing - mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteAs for a trip to the Bristol Lido, what a good idea - have fun. Axxx
Few things say Spring more clearly than a jug of hyacinths on the mantelpiece! You will love the Lido, it is all kinds of fabulous. x
ReplyDeleteYou will love the Lido Karen, it's fab and I can't wait to read all about your visit!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to my blog too x
Half terms are usually about recovery for us too. I think it is so important or you can feel exhausted on the first day of a new term....not good! X
ReplyDeleteAnnie is so right, your home looks so calm and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks flippin good too!
Love your blog btw.
Emma. X
Lovely photographs, your home and half term look wonderful. Such nice relaxing images. And I wish I had a friend like you who thought up such a lovely present, your Lido plan sounds perfect. I bet you both can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI am coveting your animal cushion! Glad it's been a good half term :)
ReplyDeleteYour half term sounds just lovely. Peaceful and together - perfect. I see so many things in your photos that are familiar to me in my home. The orange penguin mug, The Simple Things, the saturday Guardian, crochet on the go, cake...
ReplyDeleteLove those lanterns and the hyacinths on the mantle.
Gillian x
Your comment about a friend making you feel exactly you - I was talking about just this with my other half not even a week ago. These friends are so hard to come by and so special! Glad you have them Karen! I think the people at Simple Things must be raking it in as i feel like everyone I know is buying it. I have a subscription!
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