Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

How has your week been? 

Definitely seeing the leaves turn a little, 

beautiful Autumn is on its way.

Lovely response to this month's Charity Kit,

that little car is popular - just one kit left.

If you missed it or fancy another please click here.

It has been another busy week in the Emberson household,

so much so apologies - no recipe! 

Dinners have consisted of speedy offerings, mainly toast.

And talking of 'toast' have you ever tried this...

toasting sweet potato slices?

I saw this on Instagram and I'm still undecided whether (a) to try it and

(b) whether I would like it!  Let me know if you give it a go.

A week or so ago I did have more time in the kitchen and did some batch

cooking for Elliott.  His freezer now looks like this.

There is Shepherds Pie too otherwise he could end up looking like lasagne!

Elliott is now fully moved into his flat, carpets went down last week

and last weekend we made many trips to and fro with all his belongings.

Goodness he packed a lot into a little room! 

Mitchell, my Dad and nephew all helped and were dab hands with 

fixing curtain poles, building flat packs and more.

Here's a before and after pic of his bedroom.

Before...

After...

Very pleased we put down new carpet, the previous one had a real whiff! 

Love his choice of duvet cover - cats in space!

His cats - Pixel and Lily were intrigued by his absence but in typical cat fashion

have quickly found new laps to sit on.

Have to admit it is very strange without him at home, of an evening

we would always walk Bella together so she is a little confused too

but she is very happy with the huge park opposite Elliott's flat.

We've walked her there this week and still discovering how big it is.

Worcester Park in Greenhithe.

And here she is 'helping' me make up Elliot's bed.

Her little vampire teeth make us laugh every day.

Crochet:

It's finished! Tadah!

Attic 24 - Harmony Blanket.

There was a moment when I deliberated not doing the border but so

pleased I did, I adore the colour blend.

Lucy at Attic 24 is amazing, her patterns are truly the best to follow.

It's a huge blanket - single bed size, lovely soft and squidgy.

I am now part way through making the same blanket Summer Harmony.

From a girl that didn't like Granny Squares I have been fully converted.

Telly: 

Channel 5 - All Creatures Great and Small

I read last year that this series was on its way so I've been eagerly

awaiting it and it appears so have many others as 

Channel 5 received its biggest viewing figures in almost five years.

It was worth the wait, utterly enjoyable and Samuel West 

as Siegfried Farnon is spot on.

Long may it continue.

Garden:

With the feel of Autumn on its way I've been out 

clearing my little garden.

Tomato plants are gone and with thanks to your advice

green tomatoes are now ripening alongside a banana.

I've planted bulbs and hopefully next week I'm putting in some 

winter pansies and/or Cyclamen - although I've never had much

joy with Cyclamen, they tend to look sickly quickly.

And my Hydrangea has put me in quandary - 

this is the one I obtained via Freecycle, at the time it wasn't flowering

but it soon took off. I think this is a Lacecap variety.

Pruning - I've come across so much conflicting advice,

I'd like to reshape it as it has some wayward stems and do I chop

over those flowerheads now?  

Mum, a little poorly again this week, in fact a rushed

trip to A and E but thankfully back home now and recovering.

And Mum now has a gardener who is brilliant and likes Bella - win win. 

As much as I have discovered my love of gardening I wouldn't have

been able to tackle Mum and Dad's large garden so having help is perfect.

I came across this picture that shows my cabin first going up and you can see

Mum and Dad's garden is a tad larger than mine. 

And that rounds up my week.

Today I am visiting my sister for a day of chat and crochet,

after such a hectic week I am truly looking forward to sitting on my bum.

This weekend, back to see Elliott and do a few bits.

Take care friends, I think we have a bit of a rocky road

ahead if we watch the news ...be extra safe.

Much love,