Closer To Home

 Hello Lovelies,
after going away for two consecutive weekends, I was looking forward to a quiet time at home this past weekend.

On Sunday I woke early and thought I might do a post of the small things that made me smile throughout the day...I miss those sort of posts nowadays. It's all Instagram's fault I suppose. It's so easy to share things quickly on there. But I do think a blog post has more to offer really. And it's a nicer record for me to look back on.

Things started well. Lovely sunshine and rain soaked roses caught my eye as I hung out the washing

The mornings are quiet chilly theses days and I was happy to wrap my toes in cosy slippers.......

As the temperature drops I start to feel the need to have something growing on my kitchen windowsill. This pretty pink Cyclamen was a bargain from Morrisons (64p!)

I do love a slow start to the day. There was even time to faff about with the curtain hooks I had removed from the curtain earlier.
 I'm feeling the need to do an Autumn clean at the moment and our front room curtains were looking rather grubby. I stuffed them in the washer (ignoring the dry clean only instructions!) and hoped for the best........

While the washer did it's thing I decided to go for a walk. These happy Dahlias in a neighbouring garden made me smile.......

It was still very damp so I was happy that I had thought to wear wellies.........

I do love to see a freshly ploughed field......

 And raindrops glistening on every branch and berry......

 Soon I was at my favourite church.......

I loved the sunlight on the stained glass........

 You can see what it looks like from the inside in THIS post ( scroll down)

I was really enjoying my homely day, then hubby asked me to go into the big city with him....sigh. This was not in my plan, but I went anyway.

This "dress" celebrating Autumn did make me smile.......

And I always love to watch the Emett clock........

By 2PM we were home and I was quickly making the dinner. The familiar routine of making up the batter for the Yorkshire puddings was another simple pleasure......

The meat had been simmering in the slow cooker since 9am, so it wasn't too long before the meal was ready, familiar and comforting after a couple of weeks away........

Next I wanted to fit in some baking. I made two of the easiest cakes I know, Tea Loaf.
One for us and one for a Macmillan coffee morning at work

While my cakes cooked I sat down to do some  sewing. My freshly laundered curtains had been pinned up for...oh I dare not say how long!...and it felt so good to finally get around to sewing the hems  up :0)

After that Sunday went rather down hill. Tricky DIY needed my attention. Not that I am much help, just moral support. Lots of jobs crowded in and I felt rather grumpy that I never got to write about my (somewhat) relaxing Sunday.

Fast forward to yesterday. I had the luxury of finish work at 4pm for a change (it's usually 6pm). With mum in law at home making the boy's tea I had the perfect opportunity for a quiet walk.

I chose the country park....The late afternoon light was lovely and I really enjoyed pottering around in silence. Listening to the birds and noticing the signs of Autumn. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves........

My slow end to Tuesday more than made up for the busy end to Sunday.
I do love to go away and explore new places , but I'm happy to feel that where I live is pretty good too. There really is no place like home is there Lovelies.
Jacquie x