Sunday in the garden

The first mint tea of the summer

Strawberries growing in baskets

Knitting in the sunshine

Perfect Sunday

Painting Plates

With only 18 days to go until the wedding - Saturday was the gathering of the "hens".

First stop was the Pottery Cafe where plates were painted as a gift for the bride to be along with a spotty teapot. Lots of fun - return visits already being planned!

Birthday cake

Judging by the number of birthday cards I received featuring cakes most of my friends and family know well what the best part of birthday celebrations is in my opinion - the cake - this year's featured fat-free sponge with a filling made from fresh raspberries and mascarpone & a frosting made from cream cheese -Mmmmmm!