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
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
Remember, you can make one too.
It's was honestly no biggie.
You just need to get yourself a copy of
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.
62 comments :
Hi Sarah, fabulous pics, as always. Loving the bag. Mmmmmm, haven't had any chocolate today. Don't mind if I do.
Have a lovely weekend. xxxx
Nice. Love the bag. Agree about chocolate. Pretty pictures, good thoughts.
- Joy
Everything - just beautiful!! Would love to come share some chocolate.
Love, love, love the bag Sarah!! It is darling!! I'll just jump across the "pond" and join you for some tea and chocolate in your garden. Have a lovely weekend!
Perfect shots Sarah, a beautiful green garden, a bit of linen, a bistro chair and Cabbages and Roses fabric...perfect!! Robx
Gorgeous photos - save a choccy square for me won't you. I love your cushions, your pink Hunter wellies and that lovely bag. Been cold up here today, but I cleared out the garage, needed doing. Hope the sun comes back for the weekend.
Have a lovely one.
Sue x
Love that bag !!!...happy weekend darling....love Ria....xxx
Hi lovely!
What a pretty post! The bag is darling, but throw Cabbages and Roses in the mix and it's gorgeous! I love your bistro chair, too. I'm looking for a couple to go in the kitchen, in place of the metal ones.
The sun is shining here, today, and sitting in the garden with a book/chocolate sounds perfect!
Have a super weekend!
~Michelle
xoxoxox
How I wish I could hop on over and join you! It looks fabulous and cozy all at the same time.
I love your bag Sarah! It turned out beautiful. What a fabulous bistro chair and cushions too. Your photos look lovely...they're styled so nicely :)
hugs ♥ tricia
That sounds like a heavenly way to spend an afternoon my friend! Of course, made all the better by having that gorgeous bag with you! :-)
Vanessa
Great bag! Sounds like the perfect afternoon out back!
Hi Sarah...
Sounds simply divine, my friend! I really do LOVE your new cabbage rose bucket bag...I think that I need one! Loved this post and your photos...are...gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
I LOVE it!!!;) Lucky you.. hugs,Rachel
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Hello my little daffydowndilly! Your bucket bag is so pretty and I love the fabric that you chose. I would love to sit and natter with you in your beautiful garden, I would even eat the chocolate that fell on the ground. :) Waste not I say . :)
Have a beautiful weekend sweets!!
XO
Gorgeous bag and I love your pale pink Hunter boots!
Ann-Marie
Sarah,
I am wondering what kind of chocolate is in your adorable garden tote bag?
Fondly,
Glenda
Lovely photos! Still loving the bag!!
Absolutely gorgeous Miss Sarah!! I love your sweet bag and would so love to sit in the garden with you and chat!! Sharing this on Facebook tonight- thanks for sharing at my party this week! :)
"sit and natter"...what a great expression...love it!
the bag is just darling. i so love and want all that is Cabbages and Roses!!
Great pictures and a super bag...very, very pretty!
Oh just beautiful Sarah, and I know your candy is delicious :-)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Marcia
wowsers. love this!!!
The bag is darling, the fabrics are divine, and how you use the bag is perfect! Would love to come over for a natter and some tea and chocolate like proper friends! :-)
Happy weekend to you, my lovely!
Meera xx
That bag is the cutest!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh such gorgeous images from your Garden, Sarah! The bag is perfect and those pillows! Did you make them also? Oh, you're one talented girl!
I love the Bistro chair too, when did you get that? I seem to have missed so much! I love every little bit of this post! May I join you in the Garden? I'll bring chocolates all the way from America, specially made in San Francisco California ;)
Ooh, hot dog! The finished bag! This turned out beautifully. I absolutely adore the fabrics you chose. Fabulous job!
Hi Sarah, Great photos in garden, and that bag is so lovely the fabric is perfect x
you're a TEASE TEASE TEASE, and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
yes, i'll take that tea (i finally sampled some i rather like!!!!). chocolate? yes, please. and i'll ask my husband to sew a bag for me because he's all kinds of awesome when it comes to creating such lovely.
love to you, sweet sarah in the warm country air looking fabulous.
michele
Wish I could share your day in the garden with you and your chocolate. Wouldn't that be fun?!
Sarah that sounds like such a beautiful day!!
The bag is so cute!!!
And did you say chocolate?
Ill be right over!!!! :)
Love all your gorgeous pics!!!
Deborah xoxo
Love it !! looks amazing!
My, what lovely styling you have in your photos :) How great is your new bag?! XOL
What a gorgeous bag and in a perfectly lovely English setting ;) Well done, clever girl! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend lovely! xxx
Great job with the bag Sarah! Wish I could join you in your garden!
Loving that bag and your garden decor...very inspiring!!
Have a great day,
Sylvia
I love your cabbage rose bag! It looks lovely out in the garden with the red striped cushion. Beautiful photos too!
xoxo
Amanda
My sewing machine is now packed for the big move so no projects for me right now, not that i have the time at the moment Im consumed with packing boxes but when i am settled this is a little project on my to do list (among many other) i need to request an 8 day week i think
I love this! I'd like to invite you to post it on Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week, I hope you can join in. Have a nice week, Mary :O)
That is just the loveliest bag! And the fabric you chose is simply divine! How I would love to join you in your Cotswolds garden. Your pretty corner of England is on the very tip top of my dream vacation list! One day I'll get there! In the meantime, I am delighted to be your blog buddy and get a glimpse of English country life through your eyes!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Agreed! Chocolates are not to be wasted:)
Love your cute and cool bag ♥
I just loving your blog...!!!
Hey sweet girl!
My book arrived
and now I'm on the
prowl for some fabric.
Thanks for the shove
out the door to
get 'er done!
xx Suzanne
Wow, such loveliness! I'm enraptured by all the pretty things on your blog! Happy to be your 1000th follow, I really can't wait to see what you have in store! :)
I'll be right over! xo
My favorite way to spend time in the garden, too. The bag is lovely, I like your choice of fabric.
What a gorgeous bag ... and good selection of fabric - just gorgeous...aren't you clever little lady! xx
Fabulous bag and your setting is gorgeous. Love it. Thanks for sharing at TTT. Hugs, Marty
This whole post has me drooling! FABULOUS!!!!
XOXO
Kristin
I adore your bucket bag...and C&R fabrics are so gorgeous. I have that pattern in my C&R book...I just may have to make me one too.
Certainly a great way to spend the day! Love the bag, can use one of those when gardening too :)
wow you are so my kinda girl ... love the bag love the idea will bring chocie - milk white or dark :) le xox
Sarah, your photos look as though they belong in a C&R catalogue! I only wish I could take you up on your offer of conversation, tea and chocolate in the garden!
We are having divine spring weather here right now (which means I've spent copious hours painting furniture to empty my porch of shame!) and I just love it. The intense heat and humidity will be here too soon so I'm soaking up every bit of this weather while it's nice.
Hope you're well!
Hugs,
Erin
You make simple look inviting.
So happy I stopped by...you've made me feel so welcome with this beautiful post!
I NEED this bag!! and the book! :) love.
So very lovely! I'm visiting from WW!
Love that bag! Your blog AND your style are wonderful. Found you through White Wednesday and so glad I did!
Blessings & Hugs,
Karen
What a beautiful bag and I so like your idea of relaxing ...have fun with it all.
I am so glad you listed this for Post Of The Month Club - you know I love it so! Thank you for taking part, buttercup :) XOL
A truly gorgeous carry-all and I'm sure that it will be a happy-making addition to your garden ventures as it keeps your chocolate safe and your hands free.
Loving your pink Wellies too!
Happy day!
xx Felicity
PS Visting from HH -POTM club
How have I not found your lovely blog before?! Beautiful :)
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