Reasons to be cheerful........

The sun is shining here today and the signs of spring are on the way, the flower on my Amaryllis burst into a glorious bloom a couple of days ago 

I had a girly day yesterday with friends for lunch ,lots of good chat, we had tea and homemade cupcakes in the afternoon.  This cyclamen was a gift, thanks girls.

Happy Valentines Day........

Looking around the Patch today, I find hearts everywhere....

 

on  Greeting Cards..................

For wedding favours...........

As treats......

Cookie cutters.......

a  door hanging........

on tiny little tin boxes.......

the bunting I made last year.........

Ribbons and trims..............

 I hope you are having a lovely day.

Following on........

........from my post yesterday, I thought I would try making some Oatcakes from the " Mother to Daughter" book.  I often get hungry between meals and as I am trying to battle the bulge I thought these very low calorie oatcakes might just be the job to stave off the hunger pangs.  They are literally porridge oats,bicarbonate of soda, salt, olive oil and warm water.

 I have just had one out of the oven and they are very nice.  And I am sure they will be lovely with a chunk of mature cheddar and  some pickle, but that is not allowed on the diet. Oh well, just a tiny bit, I won't tell the lady at the slimming club!!!!  

February......

It's here and I am so pleased, It feels like we are leaving the winter behind and spring is just around the corner.  I am patiently waiting for the crocus's in the garden to flower so I shall content myself with this image until they show their colourful flowers........

I bought this book from a well known book discount stores last week, it was very cheap.  It is one of those books with lots of information, handy hints and tips, old and new.  A bargain. 

Having finished the favours last week for my friends wedding it is time to start thinking of the next ones.  My sister is getting married in April and I am going to make favours for her wedding.  It is a smallish affair, I have 20 to make.  She is having a bit of a vintage theme, so I have started to make the fabric myself with silk and old lace , it is filled with dried lavender ,this is the prototype.