Rise
When I wake on beautiful sunny days I like to take a walk around the garden to say good morning to the plants and creatures. They wake with me, seeking out the sun, I love how their petals open when the sun is out, and then close as the sun goes down. Ziggy Stardust comes out with me for a stretch.
Eat
I love simple food I can just throw together. What could be simpler than this.
Chickpeas Houmous
1 tin of chickpeas drained
3 tbsp tahini
juice of half a lemon
handful of fresh coriander
flesh of 1 small cooked sweet potato
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Throw in a food processor and blend
Quilt
The beautiful colours that are used in aboriginal art reflect the colours of their homeland. The yellow for the sun, brown for the earth, red for the desert sand, white for the clouds, each piece of art telling a story. This quilt will remind me of our visit to their beautiful land.
Read
I have just finished reading the Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen It is about her life at Ravenseat raising her 'free range' children. What a wonderful way of life. I will not be moving so far away from civilisation but dream of having space around me and 'free range' grandchildren.
This is her beautiful home Ravenseat
Play
The first gig of the season will soon be upon us so lots and lots of practice is required. Bring on the Samba!!
Have a good weekend everyone,
Chickpea xx
I have just finished reading the Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen It is about her life at Ravenseat raising her 'free range' children. What a wonderful way of life. I will not be moving so far away from civilisation but dream of having space around me and 'free range' grandchildren.
This is her beautiful home Ravenseat
Play
The first gig of the season will soon be upon us so lots and lots of practice is required. Bring on the Samba!!
Have a good weekend everyone,
Chickpea xx
What a great week you have had. I too take my morning coffee outside at this time if the year and mutter to myself or the plants. One if my favourite times of the day. Have not heard if the book, sounds difficult yet idyllic. Will look it out. Have a great weekend x
ReplyDeleteI love this time of day as well, before it all gets chaotic!
DeleteThe chickpea humus looks tasty, and the book looks interesting I have made a note so will add it to my reading list :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was an interesting book, she was featured on The Dales programme
DeleteFive very good things! Especially those hexies, I hate to think of being jealous, but I am jealous of those hexies and the quilt you will make them into. They are so gorgeous!!!! It is great to see the flowers, whatever kind they may be isn't it! Thank you so much for joining in again - see you have it down now! I hope that you have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying taking part :)
DeleteThe quilt is going to be very striking. Lovely summery pics of flowers :-)
ReplyDeleteNot quite sure what I'm going to do quilt yet, I'm hoping it will turn out o.k.
DeleteHummus and hexagons - 2 of my favourite things! Two perfect things for the weekend ahead Have a marvellous weekend! Came by from Amy's "Five on Friday."
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Thank you, have a good weekend :)
DeleteIt looks like you're always keeping busy. The flowers and puss are lovely. It's a beautiful time of year. The lambs in the fields around here have been basking in the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteToo busy sometimes :)
DeleteLooks like a busy but fun week. It is so nice to see blooms in the gardens. I'm visiting from Five on Friday.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thank you for popping over :)
DeleteGreat how you've caught the dewdrops (or was it last of the raindrops?) in the garden and Ziggy Stardust - what a great name for a cat!
ReplyDeleteYes they were dewdrops, dried up beautifully when the sun came out. The name suits her :)
DeleteFreerange children, what a lovely idea. I think mine would like to be freerange. Love the look of your quilt, it's going to be stunning. Re your kind comment on my blog, have you tried The Newsroom? It's created by the same chap who did The West Wing, and you can see certain similarities. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI love The Newsroom I have missed some so would like to start again from the beginning. Love Treme as well which is on again, the music is fantastic.
DeleteLovey post today.
ReplyDeleteHave you watched the French film "The Girl From Paris" ?
She lives in the city and decides to leave. Learns about goats and moves to almost nowhere.
I liked it very much.
cheers, parsnip
No I haven't seen it parsnip, I will check that out thanks
DeleteI love Houmous ! Yours looks delicious. The quilt material is lovely. Amanda Owen's book looks like a great read. Good luck with the gig x
ReplyDeleteThank you and thank you :)
DeleteI love the 'up close and personal' photos from your garden - all of those plants bathed in morning dew - very pretty. Judy
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy :)
DeleteAww, Ziggy Stardust is just adorable and enjoying the sun's rays no doubt! Some great finds for your 'five on Friday'. Have a wonderful weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Chel :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous fiVe on Friday. I love the colours of your quilt. I heard Amanda Owen being interviewed on radio 4 and thought she sounded amazing.
ReplyDeleteOoh, hummus, yum! And that quilt is going to be stunning :o)
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