Saturday 20 June 2020

The Sun Makes Everything Bright

My goodness how time has flown by this week.  We have had a wonderful week of great weather, not the temperatures you get down south but good for here.  We have been enjoying pottering in the garden and sitting out in the front watching the world go by.





We have kept ourselves busy pottering, doing the garden and mowing the lawns.  Enjoying the sunshine but not so much the insects.  I have several bites from who knows what that are quite itchy.  Progress is also been made in the outbuilding with a bench been constructed out of old pallets.  It will make an nice seating area in front of the building.


It needs to be sanded for a smoother finish and stained but ideal for what we want it for.  We have also made a work bench that I think is looking good.  That was also made out of pallet wood.



More masks have been made, I tend to make a couple a day.  I don't think Islanders are particularly worried about the pandemic as there have been so few cases here.  I will say that everyone is doing as advised and wearing masks is compulsory on public transport and enclosed spaces.  The pattern I used is off the internet.  There are lots of patterns and demonstrations available on Youtube I browsed them until I found an easy one to do.

Other sewing continues, a couple of bags made with Cath Kidston fabric are all ready to solve a storage issue in my bedroom.  Lavender bags were also added.







I quite enjoyed the experience of making them and they add to the ambience of the room, whilst giving a little extra storage.  The smell of the lavender is quite relaxing too.  I dried it from last years growth which was cut and simply dried in a brown bag, stalk as well. 



I have mint hanging in the kitchen at the moment, already drying out ready for the Winter months.  It is nice to have a selection of herbs dried ready for the stews and soups.  As from Thursday we were allowed out for a walk, I can't tell you how wonderful that was to be able to leave the confines of the garden was a real delight.  We intend to have a walk along the beach and  enjoy our little adventures out and about once again.  We are living in strange times but for us it has made us stronger.  We have got on with it and made the best of a horrible situation.  As we go through the phases coming out of lockdown I am starting to look forward now and have started to plan seeing the family.  Not sure yet when that will be but there is light at the end of the tunnel.  The sun makes everything feel better and makes everything bright...

Hope all is well with you.  Take care and stay safe,

See you soon.

28 comments:

  1. I too enjoyed being legally allowed out and yes the sun helps. Envious of your skills in the sewing department. Everything looks lovely and I bet it smells lovely too. The woodwork is ace too. I am missing family lots. We had planned a big get together tomorrow as its a special day for us but not to be.

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  2. We too are waiting to see family. Hope it won’t be much longer. Do you have screens or nets at your windows to keep the bugs out?

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  3. Those bags are just lovely. You are so talented. It is fun to get to go somewhere. I'm glad you are able to take walks again. Enjoy...

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  4. You are so accomplished both with your sewing and your cooking! And I must say that you and your husband have done a great job with both the bench and the work table.

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  5. Oh those itchy bug bites! I have a number of them. Seems as if that if I can just leave them alone, I'm okay. But, if I start to scratch...yikes!

    So glad that you are able to go for a walk outside, Fresh air and sunshine are very good things.

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  6. I like all of the items that you made. I too am still making masks. A couple of friends have now asked for them. Our son finally came to visit us this past week. We haven't seen him since February. Our daughter and her husband will be visiting next week as long as her COVID test is negative. She got poison ivy followed by an all over rash that the doctor said could be post-viral. We need to know that she is negative. She will be getting the antibody testing later in the month. She and her husband have been very, very careful about quarantining, so I doubt she is positive, but you never know. We can now dine out (outdoor seating only), get haircuts and shop at small stores, but we are still just going to the grocery and pharmacy. So glad you can finally walk outside. A change of scenery always helps my mood.

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  7. I love Cath Kidson fabrics and the bags you have sewn are so lovely. Is there such a thing as too much storage whether in the bedroom or kitchen or...?
    I'm happy for you that restrictions are coming off and life is getting more 'normal'.

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  8. I'm glad you're having sunshine and have things to look forward to. I admire how many great things you're creating from pallets.. so good to recycle! I have a pot of peppermint and need to pick some leaves and dry them. Have a wonderful week. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  9. Your tables are nice! Good way to recycle pallets. I enjoyed the sun on the coast the other day. Our county has opened to phase 2. Some places still won't open due to lose of revenue as in some start park areas. Masks required when indoors as of Wed. Take care!

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  10. Your bags are lovely and a great solution for more storage. My lavender is just about ready to cut for drying. I'm drinking some fresh mint tea as I read and blog this evening.
    I'm glad you are now able to expand your horizons a little. Our Island has been Covid free for over a month now, with no new cases since mid-April. I hope it stays that way, but with people beginning to travel a bit more, we're sure to have some exposure to the virus. Do take care.

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  11. Those first few walks after lockdown are wonderful. We saw our neighbourhood in a way we hadn't noticed before
    I love the smell of lavender and intend to make a fairly large cushion filled with it later this year. I want to pop it under my pillow to see if it helps me to sleep.

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  12. I like the bench and table. Pretty fabric bags with cute heart shaped bags.

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  13. The bench is great and your makes are just gorgeous. What a talented pair you are. X

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  14. Lavender and mint, your home must smell delightful. the bench looks wonderful. It's good to be able to potter in the garden on good weather days and have plenty of crafting to do when it is wet outside:)

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  15. It's looking really sunny where you at at last! I love your pallet bench, what a great project and so well made too. I can just smell your lavender from here, the Cath Kidston fabric is so pretty, that's another shop that has gone by the wayside sadly.

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  16. I love the bench and work bench such creativity. Also the bags are lovely a clever storage solution, it must be wonderful to finally get out and about. x

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  17. The Joy of being out, is dampened by the Bites of flying insects. -chuckle-

    But everything is looking lovely...

    Oh those bags, are so beautiful. Storage never looked so good.

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  18. Busy as usual....Love the third pictures !
    Enjoy the day ! Have a nice and safe week !
    Anna

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  19. Wonderful bags. They are rather lovely and bags are so satisfying to make. Jo x

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  20. Your bags, garden the chairs all look wonderful. These are difficult times, so much to worry about for us at the present moment and for the future of our families.

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  21. Good Morning Lorraine. I enjoyed seeing the projects that have kept you busy through this time of confinement. I love the pallet projects and of course your bags are always a delight to see. I also dried some of my lavender last year and have put them in some tulle in the dresser drawers. It makes everything smell so good!
    How are you and Gerard feeling? I'm sure being able to get back to walking around your beloved island will make you feel much better too.
    Take care and know we're keeping you in our prayers.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  22. Hi Lorraine, glad to read that you and Gerard are able to get out a bit more. That said, you have been doing quite a lot being home. The workbench and sitting bench made from pallets look very useful indeed. Some sanding, painting and comfy cushions will really finish off that bench for pleasant seating.

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  23. Itchy bites are horrible aren't they. Your pallet bench is wonderful, I might just show that picture to my husband to see if I can get him inspired, I would love one out the front of our house. I also love all your bags, such pretty fabric.

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  24. I took another 7 masks up to Kris this week and he really appreciates them. I will be working on some for Kurt and Harvey next. I want to have enough for each of them to have one a day with an extra one so they do not have to wash them as often.

    You are doing a great job on using the pallet wood. That bench is gorgeous.

    God bless.

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  25. It is always such a joy to see the sunshine! EVERYTHING just seems to feel better when the sun is out! I'm glad you are able to get out and take walks again! The pallet furniture is wonderful, looks amazing! Great way to reuse and recycle! Have a blessed week :)

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  26. your outdoor spaces look so inviting!! my sister made our masks and I am grateful for her skills.

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