Dearest D

First thing this morning, my dearest D was up, and out the door. He wanted to chop wood, to refill the log store. Making sure his family would be nice and warm, when the snow came. Even though it was so cold today, he didn't stop until it was all done, and tidied away.

Finishing just as the first flurry of snow came down. 

I had a nice hot cup of tea waiting for him, and a joint of beef in the oven.

 Thank you D, you do so much for us. Where would we be without you? x

Thrifty finds

After days of white snow, some spring colour was needed. When I saw these pretty flowers, how could I not take them home? 

 Laura Ashley fabric , and a tablecloth for £1.99 had to come along too.

 After a quick freshen up, they were ready to go on show.

 When I set the table, I couldn't believe what a great match they were.

They were made for each other.

So pretty, every time I walk in and see them, they remind me that spring is just around the corner x.

Spring is in the air

This morning something was different, it felt warm, spring like. I flung open the windows the let the house breath. I checked our little weather station and it told me it was 8 degrees outside. We had to get out there, and go for a walk.

We headed out the gate, little ones, sleep over friends, the dog, and me.

We turned left up the lane.

Passed clumps of snowdrops on the banking.

Kept on climbing.

Two minutes later we were at the cattle grid, and on the moor.

They were off!

They left me with my camera. I love it up here, everywhere you turn there is beautiful scenery.

Even on a hazy day, like today.

They came back to show me there treasures.

We took the track that led us back home.

Passed the neighbours flock.

Back down the lane.

Stopping to look down on the village below,

and back home. To toasted currant tea cakes with lots of butter.

Yes it really does feel as though spring is in the air.

So if anybody wants me I'll be outside x.

Flippin' eck!

Happy

Pancake

Day! x

Bring in the Spring

Now that we have entered March, (can't believe it's here already!). I've been thinking more about the garden. I took myself off to the local nursery for a little look at all the Spring offerings.

Row upon row of beautiful viola, bright primula, and pots of crocuses. It was such a pleasure to be in amongst so much colour.

I wanted to scoop it all up, and take everything home with me.

I did show some restraint, and came away with a little trolley full of promise.

I planted up tubs and troughs.

Clumps of grape hyacinth, I'm hoping will put in a good show for Mothers Day.

Painted up terracotta pots, to house cyclamen.

Wondered where to put this beautiful bell plant,

and found the perfect spot to display the blue hydrangea.

Now I'm done with Winter.

Bring in the Spring x.

Diggers at dawn

Diggers arrived at dawn today, disturbing the peace up here on the moors. Not that the sheep paid any attention. They were too busy tucking into breakfast.

They're here to start work on our stream, to dig it out and make a pond. We are hoping to have it all done for Easter, and have some ducks and geese waddling around. I'm so excited to be getting some new additions to our family. We've been planning and dreaming of this for a long time.

But in the mean time we are dealing with lots and lots of mud, and I can't keep the little ones out of it!

So we got out of the way and left them to it, taking  a trip to Grassington .  

It's a beautiful village in the Yorkshire Dales that ticks all my boxes.

Cobbled streets,

cute cottages,

and fantastic shops,

with lots of Yorkshire charm thrown in for good measure. One of my favourite shops is the lovely Rustic Rabbit, I can never leave empty handed. 

It's the perfect place to escape from all that mud. I came out with three bags full. 

I'll share my goody bags with you soon, and let you know how the pond is progressing x.