Forgetting the photos.

I know I promised photos of Christmas decorations and new stock today but I have to be honest and admit I was a little hasty. I haven't actually photographed everything yet and it slipped my mind last night as I got engrossed in other things. So instead you've got photos of the rather lovely little still life Mum set up on her kitchen worktop last weekend before we went off to the village harvest lunch.

So last night I had a lovely time pottering around my flat. I will admit that I had a moment of sadness when I first walked in but I soon pulled myself together. Actuallly my sister came up with a very good idea the other evening. One thing about living alone that isn't so pleasant is coming home to a dark flat. Not so much walking into it but more the walking along the street and seeing the dark windows where normally there would be light shining out. So Catherine suggested I get a timer for one of my lamps. Set it to come on just before I know I usually get home and problem solved. A cosy looking window to greet me as I come down the street. Anyway, I'm digressing. Once I pulled myself together I had a lovely evening. While I was at Ikea the other week I bought myself lots of new tea light holders and tons of tea lights so I made the sitting room cosy with lots of twinkling light plus a couple of cosy lamps. I cooked myself a lovely chicken and vegetable stir fry then settled down to watch 'The Restaurant'. Oh how I love Raymond Blanc. He really is the classiest of all TV chefs. And as for his restaurant! I've decided it's my mission to find myself a man who will take me to Le Manoir! Well, you've got to set your sights high haven't you?

A number of people have suggested chocolate as a good treat for looking after myself and cheering myself up so I took their advice and enjoyed more than a few squares of Green and Blacks milk chocolate and almond while watching the poor contestents on The Restaurant being put through their paces in Le Manoirs busy kitchens. Feeling very content I then felt inspired to attack a huge pile of filing and magazine cuttings that has been threatening to collapse due to it's height for weeks now. I'd been dreading the filing task but actually got it down in about half and hour. I felt very virtuous so rewarded myself with more chocolate and another hour of cutting up lovely magazine clippings. I need some more scrap books for them to go in now. It really was a pleasure spending 'me' time in my lovely calm and cosy living room. I just have to get the rest of the flat looking as good but I definitely feel inspired.

I have a good weekend ahead of me. This evening I'm going to the cinema with a friend. There are so many films I want to see at the moment and to be honest I can't for the life of me remember which one we decided on so that will be a pleasant surprise later. Tomorrow I'm planning on a lot more pottering in the flat and some more sewing. I could do with just a little more stock for the fair next Saturday. At some point in the day I'm planning on using my Birthday present from my Sis and Brother-in-Law. They bought me a years membership to Kew Gardens meaning that I can go in when ever I want. I don't know why I've never bought it myself before given that the gates are about 50metres from my front door! I think I will go first thing in the morning before it gets crowded. Then again, I could go first thing and later in the day. I can treat Kew Gardens like my own back garden from now on! Sunday I'll be over in Buckinghamshire at my Sisters. It's my gorgeous little nephews 2nd Birthday in a couple of weeks and he's having a joint party with 3 other little ones on Sunday. I can hardly believe it's been two years since he was born. He's totally adorable, talking really well and so funny and sweet. It always brightens up my day to spend time with him.

Next week I will bring you Christmas decoration pictures as well as hopefully some autumnal scenes from Kew. Wishing you all a lovely weekend and thank you to all of you who continue to send me such lovely words of support at what has been a really difficult few months. I'm getting through it and you ladies are making the process so much easier. xxxxx

Comments

[nigantsoair]

Dear nonnie, you don't know me and I only know you from reading your blog, but I have been going through a very similar break up situation and have really found strength from your strenght in all this, I think the light timer is an excellent idea, and I hope that you hang in there. I have been in the process of splitting up from my beloved ex for over 6 months and I am not doing well, but I think you are doing fantastically well, and I wish you all the best in your future with your amazing creative abilities and to find someone who will love you and give you the love and family you desire. He is out there somewhere, as I hope for myself also,
with much love and and best wishes

[paula luckhurst]

Chocolate, not diamonds, are a girl's best friend !

[tracy]

sending you a huge bright shiny hug!
tracy x

[blueberryhillblog]

Kew!! How fab. We visited the orchid festival a couple of years back but would love to visit again in autumn. Good that you are keeping busy with lots of nice things. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new stock next week.
Annie x

[Clare]

Hi Fiona

I am really miffed that I forgot the fair in Chipping Norton! We're hoping to come along to the Stow one and I've marked it on the calendar. Love your autumnal photos and look forward to your Christmas items! Clare x

[kim]

A timer sounds like a wonderful idea, but the chocolate's even better! I must admit I got through a bar of Green & Blacks almond choc last night in front of the telly- made me feel better! I hope things are okay with you and getting a little easier. Thinking of you.
Kim x
I never realised just how close to Kew Gardens you live! My old University tutor lives opposite it in some flats and I remember visiting her and thinking what a wonderful place to live! I hope you enjoy your pass to the Gardens.

[Janice]

So glad to read that you felt quite content and happy in your candlelit livingroom. It all takes time, it will get easier. Looking forward to seeing your pictures from Kew Gardens.

[carolyn]

So good to hear that you are getting there. Sounds like you have an absolutely brilliant weekend planned, enjoy!

[marie]

Sending a great big hug!

Marie x

[Carol]

Oh Nonnie, I read your blog early this evening and then I was going out so did not have time to comment.........I kept thinking of you and wanted to give you a big big hug.......but I cant't so I'm sending you a Bloghugg.
Lucky you having Kew membership.....I want one too !
Chin up.
Carol xxxxxxxxxxxx

[Sue]

Brilliant idea re the timer. Have a lovely weekend - it sounds as if you'll be having fun. Shall look forward to photos from Kew.

[Rosemary]

Thanks for the lovely photos.
I think a timer is perfect. It will look all cozy when you get home.
Enjoy your lovely weekend,
Rosemary

[beachy]

A timer is a wonderful idea! And I sometimes leave a radio on when I'm going to be out late, for when I return home. Window shopping for inspiration always cheers me up! =)

Hope you have a lovely weekend!