A couple of pretty parcels have been delivered to me this week. It's like Christmas, but in the summer.....this must be what it's like to have Christmas in Australia!
Last week I was very fortunate to win Penny's giveaway! She had embroidered a beautiful doily with the words 'It's always tea time around here', she's done a fantastic job! On the other side there's a lovely little heart! It was wrapped together with a little green duck brooch, pink tray cloth and some Earl Grey tea. I can now have a proper tea party, using one of my vintage teapots.....of course!
Thank you soooooo much Penny!
I've also had a little swap with Cass. She's has been giving me some advice on how to keep my immune system healthy, the natural way! She sent me some pampering products, great to combat stress, and lots of flower seeds, keep those bees buzzing! Thank you Cass, I shall enjoy using these.....whilst sipping Earl Grey tea!
I was also very excited to find my poppies had popped on Friday! There's so much happening in the garden at the moment, new things to see everyday!
The last two weeks have been difficult ones for me, I'm having to get my head around things. For a little while I'd forgotten to live in the moment and my head was racing forward. Panicking. Sapping me of my Positivity. Experts can tell us what they think will happen, but they don't always know. No one really knows what the future holds. Thank you Jane for reminding me.
This week I'm hoping for some dry, and dare I say it, sunny days....I've a flowerbed crying out for a little attention! And if it rains, perhaps that cushion will get finished!!!
Bye for now! Ada :) xxx
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So pleased you like the give away Ada, I couldn't have thought of a more worthy lovelier recipient, enjoy! I have just climbed out the bath and have used my new moisturiser from Neal's yard, I adore their products. I hope you reap the benefit of them too xox Have a good start to your week Ada, enjoy watching your garden grow x Penny
ReplyDeletePenny, it's so pretty thank you soooo much! :) x
DeleteWow, what a lucky girl you are to get some very lovely parcels. Loving the little teacosy and just love Neal's yard, I have used them for so long. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with your immunity, there are some amazing things you can do here to get some improvement. Look at Patrick Holford, he offers a good read on how to boost immunity the natural way! I am sorry to hear that the last two weeks have been a bit of a struggle, sending big hugs from over here! I think we all struggle to live in the moment, it is just not the way we are conditioned to live, which is why westerners struggle so much with meditation in general. I am not sure if you have read the power of now, but it is worth reading, not that it makes it any easier. Hopefully your beautiful garden, my oh my I love it! will help here to give you some focus to enjoy each moment you spend in it. Yes lets hope for sunshine this week. Warm wishes and big hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank, I will look into this! I'm pretty good at understanding my immunity, stress is definitely a factor! I think there's a lot to be said for meditation too :) x
DeleteHappy Gardening. :) x
ReplyDeleteYour garden is so lovely...all that color.
ReplyDeleteI do hope the coming week brings all things good to you and that what brings you joy and peace will surround you and settle in your heart. Some days and weeks do feel like big grey weights. I am well aware of that. I've had one myself.
What lovely postal surprises for you.
Thanks Ellen, I hope you have a better week too! :) x
DeleteHow uplifting is it to receive a lovely parcel in the post, and you are lucky enough to get two! The powers-that-be must sense that you need a little TLC. Tomorrow starts a new day, a new week, a new day in your garden. It's impossible to stay positive all the time, but ride through the doldrums and soon you'll be on a new wave of happiness and creativity. Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteThe powers that be have been very kind to me! :) x
Delete...nothing can beat a crafty parcel delivery......a wonderful pick me up and perfect with a cup of tea! I think we are all desperate for that sunshine to return...heres to some happy sunny days ada!x
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous parcels! Your garden is looking very pretty.
ReplyDeleteM x
What lovely surprises! So well chosen for you! Your gardenis blooming beautifully too.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is that! What a lovely parcel. Garden's looking lovely too :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh Ada, life is such a roller coaster ride...but as my MIL says , "the alternative is not so great" . Dry humour there.
ReplyDelete"experts" can only give their side of their experience, You can live your life.
I am sending all the positive vibes and hope and love I can it may help but it never hurts. :-)
Absolutely, alternative NOT an option for me! Well not just yet anyway! :) x
DeleteWhat a stunning tea cosy - such cheery colours no wonder it perked you up!
ReplyDeleteEllie x
Poppies are amazing aren't they? I have tea cosy envy! It's really lovely. Hope you are ok xx
ReplyDeleteLove your new treasure and your flowers are beautiful......Heidi
ReplyDeletewhat a joy for you to have those parcels drop through your letter box. Hope you are feeling better now and the advice given has helped. Garden looking wonderful, like you I want sun to get out and cut back all the daffodils, tulips etc and of course the hoe will be put removing those dreaded weeds that seem to pop up overnight!
ReplyDeleteahhh darling you are more than welcome xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteyour parcels are divine! could you email your address hon, a little parcel swap may just be the thing for us as well xxxxx
Wonderful give away, Ada, LOVE the tea cosy... as always lovely peeps on here with BIG hearts! Am sending thoughts to you....and yes isn't there always some thing to see in the garden ( forecourt) each day...June is such a lovely month.... Hugs Maria x
ReplyDeleteHi Ada,Lovely parcels!!!!Your garden is really looking bright and happy!!!And the color on your poppies are brilliant!!!Hope you have a happy week!!!
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AMarie
such sweet things in your parcels!!!!
ReplyDeletea big big hug, xxxxx Ale
Hi Ada
ReplyDeleteIt feels like such a long time since I've visited anyone that I've given up on catching up but am just moving forward with your news. Seems like you've been doing sterling work in your garden. I need a leaf out of your book as I go outside, feel overwhelmed and come back in again.
Now isn't that a gorgeous parcel from Penelope. I should think it made your day didn't it.
Lisa X
My approach is just a little bit at a time! Lots of little breaks for a drink and blog read! I always try to 'improve' one small area each year, this year it was the veg bed, next year I know the red, orange and yellow boarder will need a revamp! Gardening is a long term plan, that's unless you have buckets load of cash to throw at it! :) x
DeleteLovely, well deserved gifts......such pretty things! Your flowers are looking beautiful. I hope you feel much better this week, calm and positive.....it's so easy to get overwhelmed......hope you can take a step back and enjoy your lovely flowers. Take care, Ada.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
What an uplifting treat to receive in the mail ... I hope you really DID sit down for a cup of tea using your new cozy and vintage pot! I hope you have some nice sunny weather to help brush those pesky thoughts of "what's to come of us" away. Enjoy life and family while it's all here around you. You always sound very upbeat about your life Ada, and it makes me a bit sad to hear of the times you struggle to cope. Sending you a big hug and hope you have a better week ahead of you. Wendy xox
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy, onwards and upwards....not down for long!!! :) x
DeleteLovely pressies for lovely you. I hope the promised sunshine this week will help you feel a little better ...
ReplyDeleteM x
It looks like the parcels were just the thing you needed to cheer you up. Hope this week is better for you.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Ooohhh - I do love that tea cosy.
ReplyDeleteI could do with some pampering products at the moment...I'm full of a Summer cold and feeling very sorry for myself.
Nina x
There is alway beauty to be found... connecting with nature and that deep peace within is what keeps me content with lots of creative moments of joy! Hugs and smiles Cx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely pampering gifts! :) x
DeleteYou got some great treasures there, Ada! I just love blogging giveaways, they are good fun and it's lovely to win and get something interesting in the post for a change. :-) xx
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful things - especially the tea cosy. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful things, what a fabulous parcel.....I can't really imagine Christmas in the summer, really feels wrong!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for leaving your comments! :) x
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