Gold......

My new favourite colour......

I have been beyond excited about the Olympics these past two weeks.

Jessica......

Sir Chris......

Laura......

And those lovely Brownlee boys......

Source: Royal Mail

Of course we know them all by their first names, and are up to speed on the rules of sports we had  hardly heard of two weeks ago!
London 2012 has been a huge success-I hope you agree.
And we have been so proud of our sportsmen and women.
Is there time to squeeze in a little more Gold?......

A fine gold detailed lock......

Source:Simple everyday glamour

A stunning sunburst mirror sits above this display of old clocks......

Source:(unknown sorry)

Grey and gold, a perfect combination......

Source:A perfect gray

Mmmmmm, would this bathroom be a pain to clean?......

Source:Gardens to Go

This seems like a very delicate golden accent......

Source:via internet(source unknown-sorry)

A super smart display......

Source:greige design

And how about this for a nursery?
No pastels here- note the gold 'piggy bank'......

Source:love with the proper stranger

I'm feeling a golden glow......

Source:Love with the proper stranger


Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Lizx

Happy Returns......

Upon returning from holidays,

I love that first stroll round the garden......

Source:Brown dress with white spots


Cup of tea in hand......

Source:BrittaNickel

Whilst I normally like a neat and tidy garden......

Source:Waterproof Valentines

It makes me smile to think of the garden going wild in our absence,

A little bit over grown......

Flowers in need of deadheading......

'While the cat's away!......'

Some old friends never let you down however......

The stunning Agapanthus......

The majestic Passion flower......

And a staple of the English garden, the ever present Hydrangea......

I did have visions of blogging while on holiday fuelled by Cava and Paella-and that obviously didn't happen!!

It's nice to go away, but its so good to be back!

Have a lovely day,

Lizx

Rain stopped play......

The past couple of weeks have splashed by in a soggy mess.

I've hardly had time to read any lovely blogs, let alone sit down to write my own.

Rain, Footie on the TV, Wimbledon, Leavers Balls(Number 2 son), travellers return(Number 1 son),summer colds, more rain and Mike the Painter turning up with a spare couple of weeks-and did I want them!!!!

To keep me going, and until I get my blogging MoJo back, I've found some super cool images of some super cool white interiors......

No colour needed with beautiful tall ceilings and painted floorboards......

Source:Something Fabulous


Antique doors add interest......

Source:Love French Bulldogs


A bedroom to die for......

Source:Interior Motives




Blonde Parquet......

Source:Bathwater


Isn't this chair delicate?......

Source:Love French Bulldogs




It looks like everything here has washable covers!......

Source:Something Fabulous


And lastly the perfect clap-board guest house......

Source:Bathwater


Without my practical hat on I think an all white interior would be just stunning!


Have a lovely weekend!

Lizx

It's been a bit busy......

......in the garden!

Last weekend, we opened our garden (along with others in our village) to the public in aid of charity.

It happens every other year, and the third Sunday in June is preceded by lots of trips to the garden centre, intense scrutiny of  weather reports, and dawn watering sessions with watering cans of course  because of the hose pipe ban!!

Here are a few shots of the fruits of our labour.

Because of the huge amount of rain we've had everything looks beautifully green and lush - confirming that every cloud has a silver lining!

Lavender and box, my new favourite combination......

We are lacking floral displays, either the rabbits - Flopsie and Mopsie ate them, or the wind knocked them over!......

But I love a green garden......

Yes, here's one I planted earlier, and it is a bit wonky!!......

It was a great day......

And almost 2,000 people came through the garden!......

We can relax now until 2014 ......

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Lizx

The Great Escape......

Long weekends,half term, boys home from their travels, mountains of washing and ironing and cooking, cooking, cooking!......

Would anyone notice if I just crept away?......

Any one of these spaces would be a perfect place to escape......

They'll never find me here......

Source:Striped Cherry


I'm just writing my blog......

Source:Crush cul de Sac


I'll just tuck myself behind the Gerbera......

Source:Frankly Esoteric


Ok, you found me, come and join me......

Source:Dream and design


Just five more minutes......

Source: Love French Bulldogs

Where would you escape to?

Source:Striped Cherry


Hope you have a lovely day.

Lizx

Not bunting-ed out......

......yet!

Most of the UK has been festooned with bunting and union Jack flags for the jubilee weekend.

It has all made for a jolly scene - in fact we have all gone a bit bonkers for red, white and blue.

Designer - Vivienne Westwood......

Source:The Rug Company


A Union Jack in the bedroom -or seven......

Source:An Angel At My Table


Great idea for a glass splash back......

Source:Beautiful Kitchens

A Regal chair......

Source:Jane Hornsby




A Naval touch......

Source:The Diversion Project


All you need is......

Source:Hollanddia


These boots were needed at the weekend......

Source:The Little Corner


Brighten up a classic room......

Source:Dream and Design


Stunning wall hanging......

Source:The Rug Company


I think we are so lucky to have such a bright, versatile and distinguished flag.

Our streets look much brighter with the bunting and flags - perhaps they should be a permanent feature.

Happy Diamond Jubilee Your Majesty.