Wahay, it's Friday! I can't tell you what a relief it feels. Here's some sights from recent trips out. Six spot burnet perhaps? Little butterfly I haven't looked up by I guess a skipper

 Bush vetch growing rampantly...
 Grasshopper!

Creepy!


Bindweed eaves like glazed buns




 Bittersweet and bindweed.







Take care,
Sophie

Ah, how the landscape has changed over the last few months. The grasses have shot up; nettles, thistles and brambles have taken hold and thrive with insects flocking to them with a magnetic attraction.
 Dragonflies, damselflies and demoiselles. Buttterflies, bees and buzzing winged creatures galore.













 The sunshine plays royally on the water's surface. Sparkles and reflections to be seen down river.



Have you been getting out and about?
Take care,
Sophie

Thank goodness vest tops are back on the can-wear list. I like to pop on a shirt or button down blouse over the top to provide a little shelter from the sun in times of heatwave or to keep me from breaking out all goosey if the cool wind picks up. Some might say I own far too many clothes - and it's probably true- but then I often can't find anything that just ticks the box. This spotty dotty top adds a nice bit of interest to an essentially monochrome look. Sometimes you just don't fancy anything too bright. 

 This simple heart necklace is one of my favourites to wear, it goes with virtually everything and has a nice weight to it which isn't so heavy it threatens to smash my ribcage like a wrecking ball.
 Do you remember these good old heeled walking boots from back in the day? I think I applied to be a shoe ambassador with a post about them. I didn't wain (funnily enough) but I bought them and fair due, they've been great to wear. Comfy, adding height and super sturdy.
 I touch my hair too oft in pictures! Most of them if I scroll through the set.

Dot your i's, cross your t's
Take care,
Sophie

As predicted, it's all go go go at the moment with so much needs attending to that it feels like I'm too tired to rest and instead favour the straight to sleep option. Dropping off on the sofa has returned. I ate gooseberry crumble at 10pm last night. In the interests of keeping certain time precious the workouts are protected as are watching the England matches. Aside from that, time is mostly spent outdoors as it seems criminal not to take full advantage of summer weather. The house is in disarray with indoor tasks taking second place (I've prioritised cleaning but not tidying) but the kitchen is full of jars and bottles as it's time to forage, harvest and preserve or eat all that we can so nothing goes to waste. Summer may be my favourite time of the year but it tends to take me by surprise each time with just how busy life gets.
Take care,
Sophie