At singing this morning, I put my bag on the window sill and when I returned there was a fairy (Remember dandelion fairies, magic in childhood?) and the most delicate shadow.
Bees are still enjoying the Drumstick Aliums even though they are nearly over.
I’m sorting again and found some “Writing’ books kept from our children’s early days at school. Here’s a little piece from one of our 5 year olds which made me smile
At Roots today, a sunflower opening its petals
We’ve seen few butterflies at home this year so it was especially good to see a Painted Lady at Roots today.
I took the following photo when in Penzance on July 9th and meant to show you on 11th, the anniversary of the wedding of Dylan Thomas and Caitlin Macnamara in the house opposite the Acorn Theatre in Penzance.
Yesterday I went to a garden party held to thank all the people who volunteer in one way or another at The Buttermarket in Redruth. As regular readers will know, I bake for the market each month and that’s why I was there. A fabulous spread was put on for us all and I was, very kindly, invited to take home Tiramisu for later for myself and for my lovely Mr S. We thoroughly enjoyed it, of course!
There were just enough of our own tomatoes to make a small Caprese salad for lunch.
Over the three heatwaves, where going into the garden hasn’t really been an option for me, we have, at odd times, got on with our latest jigsaw. It proved to be quite a challenge, even more so after I lost two pieces. If you look carefully at the table at the top of the jigsaw, you’ll see the gap in the wood. This is where the extension happens and I lost two pieces down the gap. They didn’t go straight through to the floor but have got caught up in the mechanism of our “Majic” table. If you’d like to read more about the table, click here.
I loved how a blue borage bloom had landed on a vibrant green courgette leaf and near the gold of a courgette flower.
We have harvested our shallots today, a bit earlier than expected but with the heat and dryness they had stopped growing. They are a lovely colour but rather smaller than usual.
Here we have two expandable plastic pots with lids, not conventionally beautiful, I agree but they hold wonderful memories. They have been to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with us on each of our many adventures starting in 1998! We used them for our breakfasts in the cabins, for our picnics on the various trails and for desserts collected from the deli.
Sadly, we probably won’t be able to go again (the awful and very sad fire of last year destroyed so much that will take years to restore) though we do hope to be able to visit family and friends in 2028 perhaps.
I haven’t joined in the Six on Saturday, now run by Jim, for a while but here are six for today.
I’m sure Jim would love to see you over on Garden Ruminations and, as always, if you want a peek over other people’s garden walls, then please pop over to his site where you find links to many more wonderful garden enthusiasts from all over the world. (Thanks Jude)
The sunshine has certainly encouraged aome flowering. On our garden arch we have our first Passion Flower and going up the other side is the Trachelospermum Jasminoides, Star Jasmine, which has the most delightful perfume wafting around as you walk up into the garden. 
It’s been a delightful day starting with Thursday’s always excellent singing with The Suitcase Singers.
Beautiful coil of yellow rope outside our rehearsal space
Afterwards, the coffee crowd went for lunch together to remember our Dear friend John whose birthday was on this day. We raised a glass to his memory and shared some fond memories.
My scrumptious dessert – Pimm’s Trifle with Elderflower Sorbet
This evening we have been to an outdoor theatre performance of Peer Gynt by Miracle Theatre at Scorrier House. Their adaptation was hilarious – costumes, set, music and each performer just brilliant. If you are in Cornwall, Devon or Dorset, find a performance near you. You won’t regret it and I guarantee that you, like us, will love the Trolls!
Performances are often in lovely settings too, castles, gardens, even clifftops!
The flower filled baskets in town are stunning and, I’m told, are watered by a team at 6am every morning. 
This next basket is outside our Greengrocers/ Butchers and Deli – Grow Box, a shop we love. Kisttevi is Cornish / Kernewek for Grow Box.
Our Clematis is climbing right up the yew tree, higher each day!
A dish of granola with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, banana, strawberries, blueberries and maple syrup has become a favourite ever since we went out for breakfast in High Barnet with family on our last visit. 
I foolishly cooked tonight and the kitchen got far too warm but it’s one of our favourites and we had a homegrown courgette to use.
Aubergine, Courgette, Tomato and Halloumi Bake
Regular readers will know that I do love a jelly baby now and again.
Last night’s sunset was another pretty one with the golden light reflected in the windows across the road.
Our choir rehearsal was by the sea again today and the variety of blues, from turquoise to navy, was just lovely. My photo doesn’t do it justice. The beach was full of people enjoying the continuing heatwave. (Unlike me. I melt.)
I picked a posy of our first Sweet Peas today and they smell wonderful. Whenever I pick a small posy, I am reminded of our dear friend Ti, whom we used to visit regularly and always took a garden-grown posy to brighten up her room. 
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