Poppies

Well I have been doing a little bit of stitching for the Travelling Journals, but I cannot post a picture as that would spoil the surprise for whoever receives the Journal next.  Instead I have decided to show everyone just how beautiful the poppies are in the garden now they have opened.  They are like frilly pink silk, just wonderful, frivolous and very uplifting for the spirits.  They look a bit like a Barbara Cartland hat.

Expecting the builders today to lay the patio at the back, but they are not now due until after lunch so shall have to get on and do some ironing.  If the sun stays out I may even get to sit outside and stitch for a while ... who knows.