Wednesday 3 November 2021

Wednesday

 Morning, everyone.   Well, I was very wrong about no frost yesterday morning - as dawn broke, it got colder and colder and we did have the first frost of the season.  Sunshine and frost is so beautiful, isn't it?
And the sunshine lasted all day - a lovely, colourful autumnal day.
It's frosty again this morning.  It's what I remember most as a child - bonfire night in the back garden with cold fingers and toes from the frosty weather and Mum's sausages and jacket potatoes to warm us up.

Well, my plans went a bit awry yesterday.  I'd planned to do an early shop and be home in time for breakfast (which I have at eleven, usually) and then I would have time to wash my hair before Sharon arrived.  I got a message from her saying someone had to cancel (the dreaded Covid - lucky for Sharon that she found out before the appointment really) so could she do me earlier.
No problem, I just swapped shopping and hair appointment round, Sharon came and worked her usual magic on my aging locks and then I set off for the Riverside precinct.

I had a lovely time wandering around HomeSense and was sorely tempted.  I did succumb to a few things.  One was a owly Christmas mug - well, I say 'mug' but it's half a litre capacity so will be brilliant for soups, etc.  I think it's rather nice.  I also treated myself to a snow globe - a musical one too!  They really do seem to be a thing at present and this one is not too lavish - just a little winter scene with not a Santa or a deer in sight.  The last thing was a clementine spice reed diffuser which should last all through December.

Then I tackled Matalan and ooops!  Actually I'm really pleased with what I got.
First of all, I fell hard for some bedding.  It's more winter than specifically Christmas which is nice because I can start using it at the beginning of December.  It's not garish in any way and I  really, really like it . . .

The reverse pattern (the shadows are the other side.
And this is the front.

For a double duvet cover and two pillow cases, it was remarkably cheap so it would be unlikely to last long, should I use it all the time, but just for a couple of winter months each year, it's fine.  
I washed and ironed it when I got home and discovered that there was about a three inch gap along one of the seams.  Nothing a needle and thread didn't solve and, at the price I paid, I can't complain.
Here's the photo of it on the web site.  I just really like it.


















Then I got some tops.
I need some longer tops to wear with my leggings and jeggings so my bum is covered and these should do the trick.  I've tried them on and all three are just right.  Happy!

They also had a very, very cute robin door-stop.  I usually use an owl one but he can share the responsibility with robin now.
All in all, I thought that was a very successful outing.  Or unsuccessful, depending on point of view!

Back home again, I got out the ironing board and iron and now I have an empty ironing basket.  It's just a shame there's another load waiting to be washed today but that's life!

Today ought to be Personal Training but we have rescheduled it for Friday afternoon instead.  That means I have a totally free day so, as tomorrow is rather busy, I will do my weekly food shop today instead of tomorrow.
There's housework to get on with and I'd really like to sort out the cupboard in the bathroom, if possible.
Are you sorting anything out today?  :-)


17 comments:

  1. The thing most in need of sorting out is me having been a slob for week I need to get myself sorted out.

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    1. Hopefully, a sign of feeling a bit better, Diane??
      And no, not a slob, just being sensible and taking it carefully.
      Take care and have a good day. xxx

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  2. Morning - as soon as put down this iPad, I’m going to get dressed and sort the front garden out! It’s a mess now the bedding plants have died down.

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    1. It'll be very satisfying to get that done.
      xx

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  3. I have a few things to sort - I have been having a sorting out period these last two weeks and it has made me feel better as well as the house! DH is going to do the job he tries to avoid for as long as he can- packing away the garden benches for the winter. It is dry today so he should take the opportunity to do it now!
    Enjoy your shopping haul. x

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    1. Good for you both! It does make a difference, I think, even if it's just a little bit.
      xx

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  4. I do like your new bedding, it's lovely.

    I'm sorting out the living room today although that's more to do with giving it a good clean rather than any actual sorting. xx

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    1. Each time I walk past it, I smile. Sad, isn't it?
      A clean is as good as a sort out, I think.
      xx

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  5. Sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday Joy. The bedding is very pretty and the robin door-stop will be sure to bring a smile to your home. Hope owl and robin become firm friends :)
    My priority today was getting the Christmas cake in the oven. Job done now so I am happy. Enjoy the rest of your day x

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    1. I bet the house smells wonderful now. I just love those Christmas aromas. :-)
      xx

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  6. Pretty duvet pattern regardless of price. Imagine it will brighten the room quite a bit.

    Had our first near frosty night last night. A bit of a shock to the system as there has been very little in the way of even cool temps here. Put a lot of plants up close to the house late last night, but need to find room in the garage today for them to over-winter. The crazy thing is that temps are supposed to go back up to near 20c again next week. Plants aren't the only ones confused by the climate.

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    1. It's bonkers at the moment, isn't it? Really up and down.
      Most of my bedding is just white so the colour will be a nice contrast for a special time.
      xx

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  7. That duvet cover is pretty. I'd be happy with that on my bed. I like M and S men's jumpers as they are nice and long, perfect 'bottom coverer's' ..They have some lovely ones in this year.

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    1. That's something I've never thought of before. I wonder how the sizes match up. Thanks, I'll take a look next time I'm there.
      xx

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  8. What lovely bedding. I don't blame you for falling in love with it.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. It makes me feel happy. :-)
      xx

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  9. Really lovely bedding! I love the holly theme. I am not happy with the quality of the bedding I usually buy here. I have bought the same brand for years and always found it was excellent quality. I can’t say that now! I bought some sheet sets last February and found the size of the sheets narrower and also they don’t wash so well the material itself does not seem to be of the same quality. I have decided to try out Marks & Spencer’s Spain online as I used to always buy bedding and towels from there when I lived in the UK. Keep well. Amanda x

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