Thursday, 16 April 2015

Hello...I'm Back!

 

 
 
Well, Hello.....I'm back and fully rested! And what a beautiful week it's been.
 
 
 
It was a wonderful, very busy few days in Florence, and I fell in love with the city and its people all over again! I'm just trying to workout how to get my photos off my phone, and then I can share them with you...
 
 
 
 
The best thing about returning home, was to go out in the garden, I couldn't believe how much growth there had been, in just a few days! I just love this time of year.
 
 
 
 
This little greenhouse of mine is now full of seeded trays and pots, hopefully they will all germinate...I love my little 'leanto', I am however planning a proper grown up greenhouse, one built of brick and wood, it's beautiful...some saving to be done! I'm keeping everything crossed that this dream works out!
 
 
 
 
We've had beautiful blue skies, and some lovely sunsets...my neighbours have removed a very high, very ugly conifer hedge, this has meant I now have more sky to look at, brilliant.
 
 
 
 
I have a poorly girl at home with me, Little Bea has chicken pox, for the third time! Bless her, she had full on social plans for this week, most of which has needed to be cancelled. She's very itchy, but luckily she's feeling well, but quite grumpy! Lots of snuggles have been needed. I can do snuggles.
 
 
 
 
I've been missing the wonderful Italian food, so whilst the rest of the family opted for takeaway pizza, I chose an healthier version, which was delicious...we bought some gorgeous balsamic vinegar back with us, don't think it will last long.
 
Back soon, hopefully with some images of Florence!
 
Amanda :) xxx
 
 
Minnie's glad to be back home too! :) xxx
 

 

 

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  1. VeggieMummy16 April 2015 at 00:28

    So glad you had a wonderful holiday. It's been quite a few years since I've visited Florence and I'd love to go back one day - until then, I'll have to live vicariously and enjoy your photos. I love your mini greenhouse and that bruschetta looks delicious. Good luck with the pox - 3 times?! Poor Little Bea. x

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 02:24

      I plan to go again one day, perhaps with my sisters next time! The bruschetta was delicious, perhaps I will grow my own tomatoes one day, in my very own greenhouse! ;) xxx

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  2. KC'sCourt!16 April 2015 at 00:41

    Glad you had a wonderful break. Love your little greenhouse
    Love to you daughter, thought you only get Chickenpox once........
    Julie xxxxx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 02:25

      We did too Julie the first time, the second we thought was a fluke! ;) xxx

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  3. Jacquie16 April 2015 at 00:42

    Welcome home Amanda, I'm so glad you had a happy holiday and I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures.
    Jacquie x

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  4. Heather 16 April 2015 at 01:35

    I love your little lean too, glad you had a good holiday and now seeing home with new eyes! your lunch looks good, just right. X

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 02:34

      I love the adventure of travel but the comfort of home too...best of both worlds! ;) xxx

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  5. CJ16 April 2015 at 01:50

    Glad you had such a lovely time, I shall look forward to seeing your pictures. I dream of a visit to Florence, in fact I dream of a greenhouse as well. Too many flying footballs around here though I fear. Your little lean-to one is lovely though, and very useful at this time of year. I hope Little Bea is better soon, three times is no fun at all. Good to see you back home safely, CJ xx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 02:33

      Hope your dreams come true CJ, I'm not sure where I'd be without mine! ;) xxx

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  6. SaraJ16 April 2015 at 03:06

    Glad to hear you had a good time and I look forward to seeing your photos. x

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 04:52

      Thanks Sharon, just need my rusty brain to remember what to do! ;) xxx

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  7. Helen Philipps16 April 2015 at 04:22

    Welcome back....your trip to Florence sounds perfect and I look forward to seeing your pictures (it is one of my most favourite places too!) Your garden is so colourful and beautiful...and I know just what you mean about being surprised by all the new growth there while you were away. Hope the sun keeps on shining there this weekend!
    Helen xox

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 04:51

      It's literally growing in front of my eye, brilliant time of year...yes florence is an amazing city :) xxx

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  8. Sharon Izzard16 April 2015 at 04:33

    Lovely to have you back, glad you enjoyed it. I do hope little Bea is soon better, poor girl, once is bad enough. I love you opened up view of the sunset. Sharon x

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  9. Sharon Izzard16 April 2015 at 04:42

    Something for Little Bea to cheer her up! :-)
    http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=5518967419992&source=jl999&utm_medium=internal_email&utm_source=pickup&utm_campaign=receivercontent Sharon x

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 04:49

      Thank you so much Sharon, she loves this! :) xxx

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  10. Amy at love made my home16 April 2015 at 05:47

    I can tell you had a good time, your post sounds so happy!!!! Not that you don't normally you understand! I am so glad for you! I hope that little bea is alright soon though! xx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict16 April 2015 at 11:26

      Thanks Amy...one great city, loved exploring her again :) xxx

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  11. Lowcarb team member16 April 2015 at 16:53

    Florence a wonderful place...... and balsamic vinegar a YES from me.

    Such a shame about the chicken pox - it does stifle social plans somewhat - hope she feels better soon.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 April 2015 at 12:27

      Thanks Jan, she's doing good, just very itchy! :) xxx

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  12. Grammy Braxton16 April 2015 at 17:22

    So glad you had a great time. It's always nice to get away and relax. It's the coming back that wears you out! :) Poor Little Bea. I didn't know you could get chicken pox more than once. That's sad. It's hard enough the first time but to have to deal with with it 3 times??? Poor girl.
    Hugs,
    Sharon

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 April 2015 at 12:28

      I know, I'm hoping its 3rd time lucky and she doesn't get it again! ;) xxx

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  13. Zoë Power17 April 2015 at 05:20

    Welcome home lovely! So pleased to hear you had such a lovely time. Now take it easy and enjoy the sunshine :) xxx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 April 2015 at 12:29

      Taking it easy Zoe...just need it to warm up a bit! ;) xxx

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  14. Unknown17 April 2015 at 08:57

    Looking forward to your Italian pictures. We are heading there in July. I hope your little lady feels better soon. Chicken pox are the worst!

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict17 April 2015 at 12:30

      Just need to muster up a little energy then I will post some pictures! :) xxx

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  15. Jacqui Galloway19 April 2015 at 01:57

    Glad you had a good holiday. Can't wait to see the pics! Hope Little Bea recovrs soon. How unlucky to have chicken pox so many times. Thought you could only have it once!
    Jacqui xx

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict19 April 2015 at 12:00

      It's not all bad for her, she gets an extra day off school...that fact has just sunk in and she's smiling! ;) xxx

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  16. Dichohecho23 April 2015 at 08:13

    Have you asked a doctor about Little Bea's chicken pox?
    NHS.uk implies that it's quite rare to get it twice (though it doesn't sound like it's a big worry) - I wonder if it would be useful for people researching this for it to be on NHS records (I imagine they do anonymous statistics over the whole UK without bothering you for more details or anything invasive)
    http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2562.aspx?CategoryID=200&

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    1. Vintage Sheet Addict28 April 2015 at 05:08

      Thanks...it's very unusual, I will look into this :) xxx

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