Cabbages and Roses in the Garden

Hey buttercup,

Idly whiling away hours in the garden

on a perfect Spring day

is my idea of heaven.

Listening to the birds sing.

Feeling the warm air on my face.

I like to gather up

some books

some chocolate

some cushions

a big mug of tea

and make myself a little sanctuary outside the back door.

But how to carry my sanctuary-making equipment outside  without dropping bits here, there and everywhere?

That's the million-dollar question.

{And one thing I will not tolerate is

chocolate dropped on the floor.

That's an opportunity wasted in my book.}

What I needed was a perfect bag to

keep with me for my garden jaunts.

One with a nice sturdy strap.

Fully lined for strength.

Made from beautiful

Modern Country linens.

To keep my chocolate out of the sunshine's warmth.

To protect my books from the dewy grass.

And ta daaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I now have my Bucket Bag made using

Hatley linen and Jolly Stripe,

both supplied generously by

Cabbages and Roses.

Remember, you can make one too.

 It's was honestly no biggie.

You just need to get yourself a copy of

Vintage Home by Christina Strutt

and then crank up your sewing machine, bayb-aaaaay.

It's just perfect

for toting much-needed bits and pieces

in and out of the garden.

Now, as it happens, I do have

an extra chair

an extra cushion

....and even some extra chocolate.

And I fancy nattering the

night away with a friend.

Come and take a pew.