I know we all seem to be talking about the weather this summer. And there really is no denying, this summer has turned out to be a particularly wet (and chilly) one. So what is a girl to do when it is bucketing down most days...?
I put on my gumboots and raincoat, and venture outdoors for just long enough to pick some flowers from my wet garden. Once the flowers are placed in the jug it is time to find some books to while away the wet afternoon.
Books seem to be "my only weakness", as I do not seem to be able to resist an alluring cover or an interesting storyline. Now murder mysteries are not usually my preferred reading, but "Death comes to Pemberley" seemed too good to pass. Reading about gardens is, though, and "The Ivington Diaries" is indeed a good read.
By accident the books of my choice seem to match my flowers. I know I have, in the past, had a somewhat ambivalent relationship with the colours orange, but lately it seems to be creeping up on me most everywhere, even in my garden...
How do you pass a wet summer afternoon, when the rain seems never ending...?
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If Im not working,on a rainy day, nothing better than some Patchwork.
In my case rain and Patchwork go perfectly ;-)
x
Fortunately for me, our rain showers last about 30 minutes and then, the sun comes out. The bouquet is outstanding....I had forgotten how beautiful orange is with purple and blue flowers....
Oh, what I would do for a wet day.... I was just thinking about it, yesterday - how wonderfully fun that would be. We've hardly had a drop of rain since May - just a few pretend showers. It's amazing how our psyches start to crave it - as well as our gardens...
That's very funny about how there's just orange popping up everywhere for you. =]
I had the same experience with 'Death Comes to Pemberley'! I couldn't resist - what a combination - PD James (who I love) and the beloved P&P characters. A bit of fluffy reading but I didn't guess the solution - so, that's fun! ...and, Georgianna...=]
Happy thoughts to you and your cozy afternoons!
xo
Hi Mia,
Seeing one of your posts pop up on my reader always makes me happy!!
Today is the first day of rain we have had in WEEKS!! I am heading up to my sewing room and playing with lots of colorful fabrics!!
Happy reading!
I'm glad to find your blog again. I had pinned some of your photos on my pinterest page and thought that you had banned me. Many of us here in the US have been without rain for weeks, and our gardens are dried and brown so it is a pleasure to see your beautiful photos. I haven't seen the Death in Pemberley book but I love P&P.
Hi Mia! here in Italy we haven't had a rainy day since the beginning of summer..but we are forced to stay at home because it's too hot :( So reading, crocheting and making some house works seem to be the best way to fill the time..
I love your flowers!
Hugs
paola
Så nydelige blomster, alt regnet gjør at jeg ikke har dårlig sammvittighet for å plukke inne roser- selv om de hadde vart lengre ute, det er så mye oppussingskaos her- så jeg merker at det har en viss beroligende effekt å kunne se på vakre blomster. Har også håp om å lese litt i sommer, men helst i hengekøya;) Håper solen kommer til oss etterhvert da;)
Well I spent this particular rainy afternoon reading The Little House on The Prairie Cookbook with a mug of soup scattered with cheese and chives - oh and with the heating on!!!!!!
lynn.x.
Since we get lots of rain here in the emerald isle I guess I'm used to it, mind you this summer is the worst I remember.....so lots of crochet, sewing & a bit too much baking :)
Karen x
Så fin bukett du har plukket inn. Bøker gir mye inspirasjon, gjerne spesielt på regntunge dager...
Hi Mia, I am glad to find your blog again. I missed you!
Hey, here in Germany we had a 1-day-summer yesterday. It did not rain for 24 hours, great!!! But today.... there was rain for more than 2 days. I will go and do some patchwork tomorrow. In my studio I don't see the weather because it is in the basement.
Regards from Germany
Dagmar
We have had sunshine today but dare not say to much just incase it goes again,there is nothing like a good book on a wet day on anyday really I love my books.Your flowers are pretty.Love Jill xx
Hello! I've been reading your blog for a while now and have been studying your quilts to try to improve my patchwork and pluck up the courage to start a bigger project.
I have the Pemberley book to read on holiday.
Also know how you feel about the rainy summer, it's been like that here in England.
Glad you decided to start blogging again!
Lovely splashes of colour in your house. It rains a lot where I live so we treat it like any other day. We just carry on doing the things we normally do except of course wearing cool clothes and lounging on the beach. After months of rain we finally have some sun.
Hei Mia, jeg er veldig glad du er tilbake!
I wish it was rainy here this summer. Instead it has been hot and humid. I am looking forward to fall! Love your flowers :)
Mia, we've had a rather dry summer here in NYC, but yesterday afternoon provided a long-lasting thunderstorm, with lots of water and some hail. Very unusual, but perhaps another signal of climate change?
I'm another PD James fan, and have read the Pemberley book. Years ago, on a rainy afternoon, I also had the great pleasure of meeting PD James at a neighborhood bookshop's reading. She was lovely. Alas, the bookshop is no longer in business. I guess that might be another sign of climate change?
xo
It is the opposite here in South Dakota, USA. We are in drought. Corn crops are curling up brown. It is cooler in the garden instead of in the house, so I sit in the garden or on the porch reading blogs. I love your flowers.
Thanks for sharing. Let us know how the books turn out.
Hi Mia,
I think north east florida is on the same weather channel as england and europe is as we have had a very wet summer,,have only mad it to the beach 1 time this year,,as for keeping myself busy,,I go between my crocheting,knitting,reading and cross stitching..and I might get in some sewing..so glad to have you back in the blogging world..
Devon
We've had a damp cool summer, with only a day here and there when the sun shines and there's any real warmth. Today was such a day, and i enjoyed it to the fullest. On a cold and rainy day I just want to snuggle under a quilt to read and nap.
I just discovered you're back! I'm so glad, I've missed your fantastic photos, glorious garden and sensational sewing projects, not to mention all the great needlework. You really are an inspiration - thanks for sharing it all with us. Karen
Fortunately I like many indoor activities !
Great photos !
Hope you enjoy your books, I'm enjoying the flowers, thank you Mia, Ada :)
Ihan sattumalta huomasin että olet
tullut takaisin blogimaailmaan. Olen todella iloinen, blogisi on aina niin iloisen positiivinen ja kuvat kauniita.
On kiva seurata tekemisiäsi näin etäältäkin. Terveiset Espoosta! Riitta
Here in the Northeast of the U.S. we have had a dry summer - today, we are finally getting a good soaking & everyone is so happy! Maybe my grass will turn green again instead of hard, crinkly brown :) I plan on doing some cross-stitching until it's time to make dinner.
Smiles, DianeM
After what seems like months of rain here in England,'they're' promising the start of Summer this weekend...hooray!
I cook when the rain falls,that, and tidying the china in my dresser or sorting my linen cupboard.I love looking at all my lovely embroidered linen.
I'm glad you like PD James...I'm related to her! :0)
Your home is so dreamy,my thing to do on a raint day is of course patchwork and a bit of crochet thrown in with either a cup of tea or glass of wine depending on time of day and mood !!!!
How I wish we had had some rain last summer, but all we had were fires and hot hot dry weather. Looking forward to winter ;)
Beautiful flowers and pictures.
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