TULIPS AND TEACUPS

My blooms are almost spent, but I do love them at this stage as you can see the inner workings, so to speak, which are so beautiful.

I bought these colours, as that's all that was left in the shop at the time, but it's the yellow ones that truly make my heart sing.

A few in the kitchen.

I put some in what we call 'the gaudy vase' in the dining room too.

On the home front, I've been sterilising my cups and mugs today -  yes, I know, I lead such a glamorous life.  I'm not a hygiene freak  you understand, it's just that I hate tea stained china (and teaspoons).

We did have a dishwasher, but jointly decided to get rid of it as we actually enjoy 'doing the dishes'.  We tend to do it together - aaaah, the romance - no not really,  it's just that there's only two of us, a dishwasher seemed daft. Also, when the Aga's on, it creates so much hot water, it seems stupid not to use it.

Interestingly (or possibly, boringly) I couldn't find any sterilising liquid, my usual choice for this, so had to use tablets...not as efficient at the job though.

I am having a break from the Nordic shawl, I think it's the colour that's not inspiring me, what with all the mud I encounter on daily dog walks, Instead, I've taken a little break to crochet over some wooden hangers. More on that soon.

Mr. has been stricken with a nasty cold, which is rare for him, and he still soldiered into work, so I've roasted a leg of lamb with all the trimmings as a treat. I'm thinking I might knock up a fruit crumble as well, as they say, feed a cold starve a fever.

Smelt delicious, sadly, looked like roadkill!