Unexpected Monday!

I am a fiend for worrying- I worry if I have done enough, worked hard enough, been kind enough- helped enough. You know it all gets quite exhausting worrying as much as I do! So today was one of those days that just make you happy, loved and accepted.

Me and the wee one had lunch with my dear friend Richard. In between the whims of a toddler we talked interiors, namely Richard's great taste and all about his wee orphan lamb they are hand rearing on their smallholding. And you remember those 'wowls', well Richard gave me a pair- I was well, stoked.

The lunch venue had a few of our fav charity shops next door and two tiny dishes and a some more table linen later we returned home.

Meanwhile the postman had delivered a squishy parcel from my lovely sister in law. It contained a beautiful scarf, well its a cowl really, knitted in the softest, cosiest merino wool. It was in a recent Molly Makes and I am quite honoured that my Sister in Law's Mum knitted it for me. A big thank you.

There was also a card for the kiddos which invites us all to my Brother and Sister in Law's new home for lunch soon- Finn was delighted and so are we.

I hope you all had as good a Monday, Jo xx

A Night Away

We got that night away..... At the Tormaukin Hotel. Hill of hares it means. It was a lovely. Great food, really friendly owners and for us that all important chill out time. The huge claw foot bath was bliss....

In a nearby village we found a really quirky coffee shop. We got some great gifts for the kiddos and well someone got a new owl bag....

Hope you all had a relaxing weekend, Jo xx

Happy Friday!

Well so you know how a Thursday goes in my house- this is a Friday. And lest you think I am rather fond of a small libation mmmmm small children kinda lead you to a wee drink when they are snuggled at the end of the week!

Friday involves David and I having a  lovely gin and tonic. Tonight's one was made with a very special gin from Demijohn on Byres Road in Glasgow, I can testify that this gin is super smooth and very yum. If you are in Glasgow you must check Demijohn out.

And yes those are dry roasted peanuts- what else would a seventies obsessive snack on!

Have a lovely weekend everyone, Jo xx

Anna Ådén Photography

Currently a bit fixated on these images from the very talented Anna Aden. Please check out her blog and work here. 

Its all my dreams and my love of Sweden mixed up- such arresting images.

I found them via the beautiful Cat at Take Courage blogspot. Check Cat out too- great style.

Happy Thursday everyone, Jxxx

{Thanks to Anna for permission to use these images}

Slides from the 70's

Mmmm rubbish heading- photo slides I mean not the slides my kiddos love!

So I think my 70's retro obsession is having an effect on my folks! I have a few great pics of them from the 70's and they have a handful of snaps in a wee album. However my Dad recently found a load of slides and you know what he just got them put on a disc. I was super happy to see some of them yesterday and I just had to share my favourite with you! This was taken in 71 at Chester Zoo. Aren't they a cool pair- Go Mum! Just wish she had kept that dress!

Hope you are all having a great week despite the rain deluge! Jxx

Wowls!

Wowls- that is the bubba's name for them just now! Aren't these lovely! They belong to my friend Richard- one of my closest friends with whom I share many similar loves and likes. He has a stunning home- can you see that wallpaper?

I believe these candle holders were from Tesco. Sadly I see them no more. Tesco can be like that- you see something you love and when its gone its gone!

If he lets me I might show you some more of his home sometime!

Thank you Rich- love ya! Jxx

Tea Cakes!

Tunnocks Tea Cakes for the first time- mmmmmm not the healthiest snack but once in a while- no harm done! We got the play house back up again, so lots of garden play and cups of tea of course!

Hope you all had a great weekend too, Jo x