Autumn Treasures

What a beautiful day it has been ! We went on a lovely walk with Josh the dog to our local park. The ground was covered in wonderful gleaming deep chestnut conkers. I couldn't resist bringing some home with me although I don't know what I will do with them.

On the way to the park we passed a man loading a skip with the beautiful old stained glass windows from his house. He told us we could have them if we wanted them. They are very similar to the ones we have in our house and we have a bit of a weakness for stained glass so of course we had to go back for them. When we went back with the car an hour or so later I half expected them to be gone but instead they were neatly stacked and waiting for us. We have 14 windows now stored away in the garage ready for some future project !

Cupcakes From The Hummingbird Bakery

This week I have been in London on work business and made the best of the late afternoon sunshine with a walk through Regent's Park. This really is a little oasis of tranquility in the middle of a noisy city. I finished the afternoon in Notting Hill, one of my favourite areas of London. I love the pastel coloured mews houses. I managed to get in to the Hummingbird Bakery just before they closed the doors. I came away away with an assortment of gorgeous cup cakes and a large piece of red velvet cake. My daughter and I love these cakes and treat ourselves on the rare occasion we are in Notting Hill.

Anyway it was good to be home and to put my feet up with a drink and and a large slice of cake !