Something big to look forward to

I am so excited, I can hardly contain myself. Last summer, we fell in love with Paris and Versailles and vowed to go back. I have just booked an apartment for five days in the heart of Versailles. There will be me and hubby, elder daughter and hopefully younger daughter too. We found the perfect apartment in Montmartre which unfortunately was booked but then, then found an apartment overlooking a courtyard in the centre of the old town in Versailles. Wonderful x Ps Happy Saturday to everyone and come on Wales!!

Time

I can't quite believe we are in the middle of March, three weeks today we will be on holiday in the lovely Puerto Pollensa in the north of Majorca. It was so lovely to have some dry sunny days, the sensory garden at work is looking tidy and ready for spring. I love the garden there and wish my own looked as good! But I have had a nice show of snowdrops and trees and shrubs have buds appearing and my daffodils are in bud. I didn't have any in bloom for St David's Day but made sure I had some bunches in the house and at work.
I hope all Mum's have a great day tomorrow, I have just spent a nice morning having coffee with my mum in our garden centre, Derwen Garden Centre in the village and a spot of retail therapy in a little boutique in a nearby village, called Daisy Blue Boutique. They sell purplish tunic dresses, lazy jacks clothing, some lovely silver jewellery and great bags for all occasions.
On Wednesday, I took both Mum's to Gregynog Hall for a light lunch. This was the home of the famous Davies sisters who did some much for the cultural benefit of Wales. The house and grounds now belong to the University of Wales and the setting, gardens and walks are lovely. The courtyard cafe and gift shop is a treat too. So, a busy week but a lovely one. Take care everyone x

Signs of Spring

Well, where did January go?! We had lots of snow followed by flooding along with rain and gales. There are signs of spring though. The days are drawing out, over a month now since the shortest day. I have snowdrops out in the garden, buds appearing on trees and shrubs and some primroses out.
We have just come back from a short but perfect break in a lovely cottage in the middle of the Llyn Peninsula. Some bracing beach walks, good food and a bit of shopping made for a perfect post Christmas break. On the way home we called at Portmerion, that wonderful Italianate village designed by Clough Williams Ellis. It never fails to delight. Thank you for reading my blog x

First walk of the year

Today we parked the car in Welshpool and walked through lovely Powys Park to Powys Castle, home of the Earls of Powys and long ago, Clive of India. It's a walk we do frequently, the views of the park, castle and Severn valley are truly lovely. A coffee halfway at the national trust cafe, then we walked down to the main road and back along part of the Montgomeryshire canal back into Welshpool. A few people about but I think I saw more deer in the park than people! Hope everyone had an enjoyable New Years Day. One more day and then it's back to work, it's been a lovely break.

2013

Happy New Year everyone, have a happy, fun, love filled 2013, Jane x

Happy Christmas

I hope everyone has had a truly lovely day, Nadolig Llawen x

Nearly there!

Last day at work today, we've had a movie day, Mary Poppins this morning and Mama
Mia this afternoon. We had a Christmas party last week and Christmas lunch and yesterday
a visit from Santa. (I have a fantastic job as a support worker for adults with learning disabilities)
I am certainly in the Christmas spirit and looking forward to the next couple of days of final preparations for the big day. We shall be nine for Christmas lunch, not too bad. It will be lovely to catch up with family and friends. Enjoy the next few days, a peaceful and happy time to everyone.