Sunday, June 16, 2013

52 Weeks of Happy - Week Twenty Four

I'm feeling slightly fragile and insecure at the moment !  Something has happened recently that I can't fathom, nothing serious I hasten to add, just something a bit unsettling.  I expect things happen in life that you just don't understand and probably never will but it doesn't stop me pondering on things and waking up between three and four in the morning with a heavy heart. There have still been some happy moments recently! From earlier this week not least the visit to the Dorothy Clive garden which I wrote about in my last post and the safe fledging of the young wrens mentioned in my 'happies'  for week twenty three (for photos of the wrens see Paul's blog and his last two posts - here.)   Now for my four simple happy moments.............

 1. Stocks and lemons -  I saw this little article about making a zesty room freshener in the current Landscape magazine and decided to have a go myself.  The cream stocks and lemons were cheap and cheerful from Aldi and the smell of both have mingled to give a lovely fresh scent in the conservatory.  So bright and cheerful too.

2.  Wisteria -  I always look for this flowering at Trentham Gardens - it grows on what remains of the old sculpture gallery which is almost all that is left from the hey day of Trentham Hall before it was demolished a hundred years ago. The ageing of the walls and flaking paint somehow add to the ephemeral beauty of the wisteria. 

3.  Apricots -  I love to see apricots as they remind me of the warm summers we've spent over the years in France and the strong, sweet smell of them in the early morning on the colourful market stalls in the pretty little towns of St James and Ducey which were the nearest towns to where we used to stay.

4.  New Fairies -  There are six new fairies around the lakeside and gardens at Trentham - I think we've found them all now but you never know there may be more lurking somewhere, they always make me smile.

Link to  Little Birdie  where  '52 weeks of Happy' started. Each week you find just four things that have made you happy to share.
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  1. Simone16 June 2013 at 17:50

    Rosie I am so sorry that you are feeling fragile and insecure at the moment. I hope that whatever is unsettling you gets resolved. In the meantime it is good to focus on happy things and you have certainly listed some happy things above. I love the idea of fresh lemons mingling with the scent of stocks. You have reminded me to look out for fresh apricots, I think they are a lovely summer treat. Take care. x

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:13

      Thanks, Simone. The scent of the lemons and stocks was lovely and the apricots were very tasty:)

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  2. Kathy16 June 2013 at 17:58

    I can smell those lemons from here. I hope that whatever is troubling you settles soon, so you don't have the dreaded 'what ifs and maybes' keeping you awake at night!
    Love Kathy x

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:14

      Thanks, Kathy - things seem a little better now - the lemons smell lovely:)

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  3. Vintage Tea Time16 June 2013 at 18:05

    Fresh lemons and stocks sounds a good idea - I might try that - bought some stocks this morning. Wisteria is lovely, isn't it? Gorgeous fresh picture of apricots in the bowl - I could just eat those! Hope you soon get back to a good night's sleep and feel more settled. X

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:14

      Thanks, Abby - I love Wisteria - there is just something about it:)

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  4. Louise16 June 2013 at 19:23

    I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling too good at the moment, I hope your troubles soon pass. I've been enjoying some fledgling birds this weekend. The lemons/stocks idea is a good one - I bought that Landscape and am about to start reading it!

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:15

      Thanks, Louise. The birds are great at the moment! Hope you enjoy the magazine:)

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  5. rusty duck16 June 2013 at 19:55

    I'm glad the wrens fledged safely and that wisteria is a treat! Not so good that you are unsettled. I do hope that you are feeling happier soon. Take care, Jx

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:16

      Thanks Jessica - I'm getting there - I was so pleased about the wren family:)

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  6. Linda P16 June 2013 at 20:03

    Cream stocks/fresh lemons - they look pretty and a good natural perfume combination. Hope a good sleeping pattern returns and you feel better soon.

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:16

      Thanks, Linda - the lemons and stocks do smell wonderful:)

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  7. June16 June 2013 at 20:27

    Hope you get a good night's sleep soon and that whatever is causing you to feel fragile goes away. I love those fairies.
    Take care,
    June

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:17

      Thanks June - I know I'm run down as I have cold sores now. The fairies are great:)

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  8. lyn16 June 2013 at 23:01

    I hope your troubles soon pass & allow you to have a good night's sleep. everything seems worse at 3am, doesn't it? The lemons, stocks & apricots are a lovely sight as we head for the shortest day here & the beginning of winter.

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:19

      Thanks lyn, 3a.m. is the worst time to set your mind going on things that you can't hope to resolve and even those you can. As you head towards the shortest day we head towards the longest:)

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  9. tlcukjourney17 June 2013 at 03:03

    Well what is it with waking between 3 & 4am? Is that woman worry time? Because if I'm to wake ... that's exactly when I will!! I'm sorry your heart is heavy right now...
    On happy note your photos are gorgeous and I'm loving those faeries!

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:20

      Thanks, Tammy - it is the worst time isn't it? Perhaps it is a woman thing. Glad you like the fairies:)

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  10. Lyn17 June 2013 at 20:32

    I hope your mind is settled soon. I hate waking with a dreadful feeling....puts me out of sorts all day!
    I love the lemons and stocks idea.
    xxx

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:20

      thanks, Lyn - I know I drop to sleep over a book in the evening then can't sleep again - a vicious circle:)

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  11. HeidiInHolland18 June 2013 at 15:17

    We have all been there I think. I have had many times when my heart has been heavy with unpleasant things done intentionally or not. I hope your spirits are lifted soon. Just look at all the beautiful things around you and try and throw off the others. I might have to come back and read this next time I am feeling so...lol.

    Love your stocks and lemons! I buy flowers at Aldi and Lidl as they have the best prices. What a great idea to place the lemon slices in the vase.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:22

      Thanks, Heidi - I'm gradually feeling better now and trying to stay positive as I've really nothing to be sad about. Aldi always have great flowers and they last a lot longer than some of the others too:)

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  12. Amanda18 June 2013 at 17:02

    So sorry things are keeping you awake. Sometimes it just seems hard to shake things off. Love your happys, just thinking about that wonderful lemon scent.

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:24

      Thanks, Amanda - it is hard this year to shake of the negative feelings - probably partly to do with the weird weather we've been having this year as well:)

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  13. Wendy18 June 2013 at 22:37

    I hope all is well with you again soon. I'm glad you've found some happy moments, in spite of feeling unsettled. It's great news the wrens have fledged successfully. I adore wisteria; and your photos show a gorgeous one. I hope my young wisteria puts on a spectacular show one day.

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    1. Rosie20 June 2013 at 15:25

      Thanks Wendy - I was so pleased that the wrens fledged successfully - that wisteria is spectacular:)

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