Along the Roadside and in the Garden

Hello Lovelies, 

I'm very lucky to get time off work in the week. It gives me the opportunity to spend a bit of time with my Mum while the rest of the family are at school or work. We usually head off to a local market town via various quiet roads. They are not the quickest route, but we both love to potter along , noticing the changes in the seasons and finding new vistas.

At this time of year the roads themselves are  lovely......the trees in the hedgerows are just getting new leaves and the verges are so pretty, all lacy white and fresh green..........

We often stop the car and take a few pictures....great for my blog and Mums painting inspiration. Sometimes we don't even have to get out of the car :0).....

 This was my attempt to get the view behind us in the rear view mirror.........it didn't work out but I still like it.

But I do like to hop out and get pictures from a different angle too......

I loved to blue of the Alkanet with the frothy cow parsley under this hedge......

Back in my own garden things are looking wonderful too.....My Alliums are on the verge  of flowering.........I love watching the buds  slowly opening up.........

What a wonderful colour they are.........

I'll be sure to share some pictures of these beauties when they are fully open.....it wont be long.

 I'm lucky to have a week off work to spend with my boys who are on half term break next week. We don't have any fixed plans and are really looking forward to the lack of routine.
Hope you have a great Bank Holiday weekend if you are in the U.K.
Jacquie x