21 Again!!

Please forgive this very self-indulgent post, but it was my Birthday yesterday and I have never been so spoilt in all of my life! I had a wonderful day and some amazing presents that had been put together with great care and thought. I also received not one....

Not two.....

But three bouquets of flowers!!

I had this beautiful fabric covered vintage box and treasures, including a Michal Negrin key ring from my friend Clare.....

The boxed bouquet above and this lovely selection below came from my friend Debbie, which included a lavender filled heart and soap from 'Susannah' of Bath....

And this glorious array of goodies from my friend Maggie.


She had created a stunning picture frame encrusted with vintage pearls, shells and china posy brooches and presented it in a hat box that she had covered in vintage wallpaper. Amazingly the fabric flower trimmed vintage hat to add to my collection, was originally from 'Jolly's of Bath', which is still trading in the city centre today.

I count myself very lucky to know such kind, generous and thoughtful women. They have all put such care and attention to detail in the gifts that they gave me and made them so personal to me, that I am overwhelmed. Thank you!

My dear hubby bought me two antique chimney pots!! These are going to be planted up amongst my growing collection of chimneys; they are the perfect answer for keeping plants out of the way of my chickens! Soon they should look something like this one...

We spent the day at Gloucester Docks, where there is a large Antiques Centre.

I didn't find very much there, but I think I had been spoilt enough anyway!!

I hope you enjoy the rest of this Bank Holiday weekend, Niki x

This delightful image was taken from my Birthday card from Clare!