Lately ...

For the past two months or so the world outside has been wet and miserable.

We have a very soggy garden.

Even our poor dog tries to avoid the puddles on our local walk.

I don't venture out anywhere without my wellies.

The Welsh hills have completely disappeared from the view from our bedroom, shrouded in mist and gloom. It has rained nearly every day since the middle of November. 

 Where has all the colour gone?

I've been trying to cheer myself up with Paperwhites and candles....

And daffodils on the kitchen window ledge ....

bring instant cheerfulness ....

and I've spent each evening dipping into a basket of soft, colourful wool

Inspired by the wonderful colourful world of Lucy at Attic 24, I've taken up crochet and I'm really thrilled with my super bright Blooming Flower Cushion.

 Sadly it's going off to live in my daughter's new house, not mine. 

Simple pleasures to lift my spirits..... roll on Spring ..... or just a dry day!

There's a Starman waiting in the sky ....

Ground Control to Major Tom ...

Farewell to the man whose music was a constant in my life.

.....may God's love be with you xxx

Reasons to be cheerful ....

It's not raining.

The sky is almost blue.

I didn't have to go back to work today....

... and there's a vase of tulips in the living room.