The Last Days of April

Hello Lovelies,

is it me or does the year seem to be speeding up right now?

I love this time of year so much that just want to stop the clock for a bit sometimes. That being impossible, I just have to satisfy myself with getting outdoors with my little purple camera as often as possible. Capturing the moment to share with you lovelies, and to look back on fondly in the dark days of winter.

Even when there is obviously rain on the horizon I'm out, relishing the colour and the drama.......... 

Last Sunday morning I had an idyllic walk with my troubled friend. Her relationship breakdown may still be raw, but I was so happy to see her feeling a bit more positive.

Natures beauty was not invisible to her now........that made me so happy........

because it is such a joy to me. Especially when there are flowers on the trees......

And flowers on the woodland floor............

And flowers by the bench where we enjoyed a rest and a snack...........

The sunlight shining through these Tulips was wonderful....they looked so delicate and like they were lit from within............

At home I've been enjoying these cheerful pink and yellow Tulips on my mantle........

But I can't show you much of our home ( or any craft) .....it's looking rather neglected due to my yearning to spend as much time as possible outdoors!

On Thursday I was out with the walking group as usual. I do feel blessed to have time in my life to indulge myself with this treat almost every week.

It was another lovely walk...hard to follow LAST WEEKS perfection.......but still a treat.The thing I loved most were the stone houses.

 Living in the land of red brick ( which does have a certain charm) it always makes me happy to see stone houses. And they look especially pretty at this time of year, with flowers around the door..........

 As we walked through this village every home was delightful and I snapped away madly..... at little windows with net curtains.........

large, characterful houses........

Thatched cottages........

And pretty homes, where the garden path is bordered by bright red Tulips ............

I think this was my favourite....I love all the different coloured stone....and the bright red front door.......

I do LOVE a cosy looking home.

Today it's raining heavily here and my own home is in need of some TLC.....I'll make a start. But then  I'm off to walk to the shop for lemons.....I need THIS cake today....sunshine in a tin :0)

Enjoy your Sunday Lovelies.
Jacquie x