August tomorrow! Where does the time go?
Very quiet month in my world;
when summer really arrived, my sewing room abandoned as we moved outside;
There was a short (thankfully!) heat wave in the middle of the month. This was the only place to be, trying to stay cool; early breakfasts outside and a jug of mint tea in the fridge ( I find this so cooling),
the rest of the days just doing very little, only reading, no energy for anything else. I found myself in the garden at 3 am, the only place to find some respite at that time of night.
That's gone (for now), we are back to what could pass as normal summer over here, including a Sunday drizzle today.
The garden suffered this month, although we tried to keep it alive, using any waste water from the kitchen (and as little tap water as we could), but it is all looking little parched now.
We have four water butts, collecting rain water coming off the roofs,
but they are just not being replenished at the moment.
It has been a great weather for lavender.
These pictures are from little earlier in the month just before the heat wave.
So, very little sewing, just a very small progress in sewing another Blooming Springtime block.
With evening cooling down, I am now addicted to crochet; Sunshine and Showers blanket progressing very well; this is made in 4 parts, later to be joined together.
I know I have neglected the blog world, it has been too warm to sit in front of a screen, but I will come and see you soon !
You just have to forgive me...........
I hope you have a good week!
Heat is too much for me too at this age! Your garden is really filled with beautiful flowers all Summer long. The crochet project is interesting with so many different rows and many colours, keeps you wanting to "add just this row", or "just finish this colour".
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by again :-) Yes, the blanket has become a bit of an obsession, but I am enjoying it!
DeleteI saw you had some very high temperatures for a couple of days..... glad that is over.... your garden looks very pretty and I can see why you are addicted to that crochet... it's very lovely.
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Lovely pictures from your garden. We too busy transfering waste water to the garden but with so much new planting we are using tap water to keep everything going. Those few days were not pleasant were they - but then we are used to shutting up shop and sitting indoors when the temperatures rise. St Victor has had several really hot spells this summer (not to mention an horrendous hail storm tornado passing through) so I was happy it was just a few days of heat. Your crochet is looking lovely, such gorgeous colours. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely right :-)) Enjoy summer to the fullest - soak up the colors of summer and the warm summer nights :-))
ReplyDeleteyour crochet is wonderful. i love the colors
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