Friday, 3 May 2013

♥ 52 Weeks of Happy ♥ 18/52

Hello Lovelies,
It's that time again. Here are my small joys for this week.

1. Greenhouse growth.........

My pea plants are getting really big now. It's the first time I've tried growing them.....time to plant them out, I think.

2. A sunny day in Town....everything looked better bathed in sunlight.

Planters full of spring flowers..........




 Fruit for sale.........


and boats on the canal.........

The weather this week has been glorious.

3. This weeks drawing..........Looking out over rooftops at this industrial scene on Tuesday I decided to try and sketch it .

 When I got home I drew it again in my big sketch book.

 I think it's really funny that, after all the pretty scenes I've been inspired by this week, I ended  up drawing this :0)

But I do like it....especially the light and shade . It was a bit of an experiment , done quite quickly and inspired by this .  

4. Bargain vases........


Currently £3 for a set of three of the cutest bud vases , available at Wilkinsons.

Hope you lovelies in the U.K. have a happy Bank Holiday weekend.
Jacquie x
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20 comments:

  1. andamento3 May 2013 at 21:12

    Those bud vases are lovely, it's been a while since I've been to Wilkinsons...
    Weather here is terrible, cold and very wet. Not fair! Still, nice to see the sunshine in your photos at least.

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    1. krazy knit kerena3 May 2013 at 21:46

      where are you Andamento it's been lovely hot and sunny in London, i guess you may be in U.K as you mention wilkinsons,hope you get better weather soon.

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  2. Louise3 May 2013 at 21:12

    Great happy moments, those vases looks wonderful. Hasn't it been a lovely week :)

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  3. SaraJ3 May 2013 at 21:37

    I think I might be popping to Wilkinsons! Lovely photos.

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  4. krazy knit kerena3 May 2013 at 21:49

    the photos are really nice and the choice of drawing this week is very good it's nice to have a change and to keep challenging yourself keep going your doing great :) p.s i keep popping in and out of your blog for help or inspiration.

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  5. Meggie3 May 2013 at 23:46

    Hello Jacquie...Are the boats for hire on the canal, or are they more like a house boat? Lovely sunny photos....oranges really pop with color. Keep up the drawing...interesting change. I look at each post to see what is new with your drawings....Happy week end.

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  6. Everydaythings4 May 2013 at 05:21

    aha so wilkinsons is still around in the UK! lots of goodies in there!

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  7. Unknown4 May 2013 at 07:04

    Hi There,Such a lovely colorful planting of Spring flowers and those vases are just so cute!!!Lucy@attic24.typepad.com also had such a lovely photo of a boat on the canal!!! Do you live in the same area?! Hope you have a warm and Springy weekend!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  8. Penny4 May 2013 at 10:11

    I love those boats on the canal Jacquie,maybe you might be inspired to draw one sometime :o) I too have been collecting little spring posies and puting in old bottles on all window ledges to celebrate our glorious sunny week xxx Penny

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  9. Jo@awholeplotoflove4 May 2013 at 10:38

    I love the vases, unfortunately it will be three weeks before I can pop into town. I shall have a good look when I am there though.

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  10. Angie4 May 2013 at 11:06

    What a bargain those bud vases were! And so pretty with the flowers! Our new puppy seems to be eating everything that grows in our garden!
    Angie x

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  11. Purple Pixie Dust4 May 2013 at 13:33

    Hello from New Brunswick, Lynda here, your sketching is really improving from months ago when I first saw it. You are really very good, wish I could sketch. Love all the different ones you do. Have a happy weekend lol Lynda Ruth

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  12. Trish4 May 2013 at 14:29

    Looking at this post brought me joy! Thanks for sharing!
    trish @ tales from ...

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  13. Heldasland4 May 2013 at 19:50

    Wonderful post, Ive been feeling a little down but your post has lifted my spirits.Many many thanks

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  14. Gillian Roe4 May 2013 at 22:36

    I love how this warm weather is making everyone so happy! Those little bud vases are perfect. x

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  15. Claire4 May 2013 at 23:12

    Hey Jacquie as you're getting ready to plant out seedlings, I'm removing covers from plants to protect them from the frost. A few more days of sunshine, may finally ripen some capsicums to use.

    The planter box is just gorgeous, such a cheery picture after Winter and the Tulips are just about to pop open.
    Love the little bud vases and the canal looks picturesque in the sunshine.
    Lots of happy pics and your drawing looks great. Good to stretch yourself and Urban Sketchers certainly is inspiring.
    Hope you have some lovely weather for your Bank holiday......

    Claire x

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  16. Ave Fenix quiere volver de las cenizas5 May 2013 at 01:31

    HOY LLEGO POR PRIMERA VEZ A TU BLOG, Y ME LLENÓ DE ALEGRÍA AL VER TUS PLANTAS, Y HERMOSO TU DIBUJO, VIVO EN ARGENTINA PROVINCIA DE CÓRDOBA , EN UN PUEBLITO LLAMADO VILLA ALLENDE, UN SALUDO DE TERE

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  17. Dalva M. Ferreira5 May 2013 at 12:36

    What a wonderful world...

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  18. Joy5 May 2013 at 23:45

    Your little (now growing) seedlings - are looking very healthy Jacquie; what a sense of accomplishment you must feel as you plant them out in the warm sunshine!
    I love the little vases: what beautiful simple pleasures - sweet little vases with just a few spring flowers randomly picked and arranged. Lovely touch!
    Joy x

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  19. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 21:13

    Oooh major wanties for those cute little bud vases!! Are your pea plants edible peas or sweet peas? I reckon sweet peas would look so lovely in those little vases!
    Jones x

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