less is more

Romsey tea-room gardens

Where do I begin with this post?

Of late I've been very good with my purchases for the house/garden

only buying things I (mainly) need.

However plants continue to grow folks,
which invariably means that they don't get on as well with each other; as they did when I lovingly planted them.

Today I took a trip to a little but lovely Victorian inspired garden in Romsey.
(thanks Lisa for reminding me that Romsey still exists!!).
Its attached to a lovely tearoom.
Its possibly a little over this year, but still has a lovely restful quality, which is what I want!

On returning home to my own garden I can see things that need sorting out.
Which will have to wait until next year now!!
This is my new arch which I hope to grow roses or clematis over.

I don't really have photos of the clutter, but believe me its there!
I do love aspects of my garden, and can see how pretty it will be eventually!
Creating a garden is hard!!
(I know I'm lucky to have a garden)

Below is a less is more area and it is definitely more relaxing...

more photos on my garden blog
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Calling all charity shops please dont change,
I'm talking here about the new products they buy in to sell.

The whole appeal of charity shopping is to find a gem with some sort of history.

I also would never touch something over a fiver either,

unless its much wanted, these are not antique shops!

(I can say this having worked in help the aged for 3 years).

Romsey charity shops are too darn expensive!!!

When I'm charity shopping I am on the hunt,

If I don't find anything I'm dismayed.

I found today's gem in the last shop for 1.50

(not worth any more)

Boy has it seen some history!!

I thought on first inspection it was a faked new plate, you know the sort.

This is where I photograph most of my things as the light is good; and yes I painted the stand and yes it was from a charity shop! I thought it would be good for cupcake displayage.

The sun is actually out today, so I really should be out there!