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This week, we’ve had company…
Cake!!
Remember that lemon curd I made a couple of weeks ago? Well the last of it was used to fill this sponge to celebrate a visit by my Mum & Dad this week. Mmmm it was yummy and it was so lovely to have a visit from these very special people. The little Postcards do miss out on ‘grandparent time’ by living so far away from them, but we have absolutely made the most of our time together.
Pattern creation for a new skirt.
There wasn’t any sewing to show for my dressmaking class this week. After last week’s triumph of completing my full circle skirt, it was time to embark on the latest adventure and that is a panelled skirt which will flare out from the hip. I have still got a bit of cutting and sticking to do for my homework adding my seam allowances etc, but I’m looking forward to doing some fabric shopping soon and getting cracking at my next lesson. (My home furnishing class didn’t yield anything exciting either this week but hopefully I’ll be ready to reveal my current curtain soon!)
Freesias
One evening this week, I attended a function at the Rock Hotel. When I was walking up the path to the front door I was struck by the strong scent of freesias. I love freesias – both my Mum and myself had them in our wedding bouquets. I couldn’t understand why I was smelling them though as I was walking along outside until I spotted these unassuming white blooms. If only I could convey the gorgeous smell that was in the evening air at that moment – it was so lovely!
A sunset swimming lesson 
Normally my mid week early evening routine involves taking children to after school activities. This week however, as my parents were over visiting I didn’t need to drag the non-participating children to their sibling’s activities. This meant that I was able to spend that time appreciating the surroundings and having a few moments to myself. While watching a little postcard having his swimming lesson, I spotted this fab view and sunset.
The blanket border has begun:
After 15 months of making my cosy stripe Attic 24 blanket I’m on the border… The end is nigh…
Bunny update
Bunny was a bit off colour last weekend but he’s back in the pink and eating his way through his fair share of carrots and red peppers! He’s really enjoyed watching a bit of late night TV and having evening cuddles this week.
Boat trip 
We had a beautiful day yesterday. It’s a long weekend in Gibraltar this weekend as it’s Commonwealth Day tomorrow. We thought we’d make the most of our time off and decided to hop on a boat and take a trip out into the Bay. It was glorious and I promise I will tell you all about it soon…
Thanks so much for stopping by! Until next time, bye for now.
You’ve had a busy week and taken some gorgeous photos to prove it.
Is your bunny an indoor one? Did you have to encase all your electric cables inside protective casing?
Thank you! Yes he is an indoor rabbit but he has a cage and a ‘run’ as we have far too many cables in this house! I have heard about house rabbits munching their way through cables, furniture and wall paper so for how he has limited freedom!
Great when family visit. Hope you all have a good weekend. You do seem to pick out the beauty of the island. Lovely pics as usual K xXx
Oh it is great I’ve really enjoyed having them over. We have been blessed with great weather for most of their stay too. Gibraltar is a beautiful place so it’s not hard to take great photos here, I have to give Mother Nature credit for those! Gibraltar isn’t actually an island although many people think it is. It’s a isthmus joined to the southern Spanish coast. It juts out like a long rocky finger! Have a great week Karen X
Another amazing week. I’m so jealous, cake, sewing, sunsets, hooky, cuddles with bunny and a beautiful boat trip. Who could ask for more xx
Yes, you have just about summed up my week. It has been great! X
What a lovely week. The cake looks delicious and I can just taste that home made lemon curd. Love the picture of your rabbit!
Thanks Cathy, the cake was pretty good even though I say so myself! I’m hoping a few more lemons might come my way so that I can make another batch of lemon curd! 🙂
Beautiful images as always. Particularly loving the bunny image 🙂
Thank you Theresa, he’s a cutie! 🙂
Gorgeous cake! I’m glad the bunny is feeling better. The sunset is gorgeous, I wish I was doing the border on my blanket, I really need a kick start with that one!
Thanks Sharon, I had a few weeks’ break after finishing the stripes before doing the border. It took me a while to be in the right mood!
Oh my goodness, your cake looks yummy! I love the colours on the blanket 🙂 Glad to hear you’ve had a good week!
Thanks Natalie!
Dressmaking class AND home furnishing class? How do you fit those in with your watercolour class too?! I’m just a tad envious, and as for your boat trip…….!
Hehe, well some might say the time I spend on my classes could be better spent on housework, but hey the housework can wait ;-)!
I’m with you on that one!