Monday 11 October 2021

Monday

 Good morning, everyone.  It's still dark but it is dry and not that chilly and today's Beeb forecast of 'sunny intervals and a gentle breeze' sounds very pleasant.

As hoped, yesterday was a slow moving, gentle day with plenty of time to chill and relax.  I did get the ironing done which I was pleased about, and I sorted through some clothes.

Here's a couple more things I brought home with me.  They're not from the attic or anything, they are a couple of things that were on display and so far I've chickened out of transporting them because they are fragile, one in particular.

This one has joined my owl collection which has gone significantly up-market since I took Mum and Dad's owls.  This is one I actually bought for them years ago as a wedding anniversary gift, I think.  I know it was broken and Dad repaired it but you can't see the join.


Apologies for the light.
I love it anyway because it is owl but I also love the detailing on the 'wood' - such dear little acorns and oak leaves.

This is the other; another of Mum's village collection.  It's the biggest one, in fact, and I love it - well, I love them all really.  I also have a collection of miniature buildings and, when I have them all safely here, I will devote the whole shelf to my own little village (maybe it will be a mini town by then!).


Again, the light is terrible, sorry.  But isn't it beautiful?  And aren't I fortunate!

I didn't get to the allotment yesterday to pick so that's on the list for today.  The other two things are circuit training at midday and tuition after school finished.  I'm looking forward to how the resi visit went but I won't be expecting my student to 'write about it' in any shape or form - they'll get enough of that at school, bless them.

Have a good day, everyone, and may the sun shine on you.  xx


10 comments:

  1. The detail on those cottages is amazing, as is the owl in flight and the tree. You're lucky to have such beautiful things to remember your parents by. xx

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    1. I really am. Neither of my brothers are interested in them. I know Beth at least will like them when my time is up and her time comes.
      xx

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  2. You have some lovely treasures I love the owl

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    1. Yes, me too. It has real movement. I think it is beautiful.
      xx

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  3. Wow. The owl in flight is so clever.
    I'm guessing the buildings are Lilliput Lane. They are so detailed. What's yours called? I have 2 but they are seasonal - and don't stay out for long as I don't like dusting!

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    1. Yes, a lot of them are but I also have some David Winter ones too. A couple are seasonal and I ought to put them away, I think, and just get them out at the right time.
      Dusting is a bit of a pain but most are behind glass at the moment, thankfully. I have plans for more behind glass display in due course which will save a mort of trouble.
      xx

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  4. Your love of owls must be in your genes! Wonderful to have such beautiful pieces to keep your memories close by!

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    1. That is exactly what it is, Annabeth. They are lovely for their own sakes but they hold memories of a most wonderful Mum and Dad and that, for me, is their value.
      xx

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  5. I love the intricate detail on both the owl and the cottage. They will be lovely to have on display at home and a special memory of your parents. Good luck with the village. My son has just moved into his first home and has seen an owl in the trees at the bottom of the garden. Really thrilling to have wildlife like that so close.

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    1. Oh, how lovely. I've never seen any owls locally. We are right on the edge of the countryside but it's open fields.
      Lucky son.
      xx

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