The Old Pill Factory today

Only a quick visit today, photographically that is. I have sold some furniture so a re-shuffle was in order. Sorry about the pics (from my mobile).

Interestingly Fiona told me that the “Cabbages & Roses” Lady had been in and bought a sewing bag from me, I can’t find an old photo to show you as the fabric is beautiful, almost like a watercolour of anemones in lilacs and pinks, 1930’s.

I did at one point keep it for myself as it was  fantastic as a handbag, but I have to have one with a strap and not a handle.

Tom is off to Walestomorrow so tonight we are having a good bye for the hols meal at the pub, so bye for now.

by popular demand….

Through the front door of my Mum’s house today, the sunlight was sooooo bright even at 6pm tonight, so some of the colours maybe a bit bleached, however Hen mentioned that she might like to see some recent photos of the garden.

The borders of the path change dramatically through the months, now purple & yellow, somewhat “Provence” don’t you think?

I don’t think that I have shown you the back courtyard before, enclosed on four sides it is very Mediterranean

We have always collected dragons, and Mum loves angels, the huge rusty cockeral is mine, his feet are covered in aubretia and it was a carpet of purple earlier in the year. If the wind blows too strongly he sometimes topples over.

I have been asked to re-arrange the back garden, and will do eventually, just the large items and furniture though …….

The side scented garden, has a dog grave, Wallace is covered with Cotswold stone and an angel and has arum lilies planted around.

 

This garden has mostly white plants, all scented, apart from the roses (mostly over), a shady arbour, and the path that Michael and I laid with re-claimed materials

The last shot is of the other side where she is training a new wisteria, my Gran’s died a couple of years ago, and we have an old harrow on the wall that she is training another rose through.

Double click to see larger pics, I hope you enjoyed your visit, I expect she will take a peek to read your comments!

Giveaway draw–the winner is……

I had a good morning, amongst some of the lovely things that I found 2 armchairs with nice neutral grey tweedy upholstery, pale aqua floral barkcloth, Colefax & Fowler fully interlined long floral curtains, stool to have legs painted and garden chair.

This picture is now hanging on our bedroom wall, so that I can lie in bed looking out to the harbour and beyond.

Due to Florence still not being 100% she asked Tom & his friend Tom to do the draw, drum roll please…….

So, Pomona get in touch and I will send the Hex’s to you……happy patchworking!

The Old Pill Factory today

 

The sunlight was not helping the window shots today, you may just be able to see the Wimbledon themed display.

   

The new Courtyard Garden Department

       

Flo is recovering from a lump removal and a cyst removal from the edge of her eyelid, she is looking forward to a roast chicken dinner  and apple and plum pie with custard, tomorrow night and feels that she may have recuperated enough to make the giveaway draw, she would like to thank you for your get well wishes.