Family, friends and food
Just arrived, 2 angels figurine at Pretty PracticalsIt's been a busy few days, but full of fun and laughter.
On Tuesday evening I went out for a meal with my mum and my sister, her partner and a couple of friends. We went to the Rattlebone Inn in Sherston on the Wiltshire Gloucestershire border. The food was superb and we had a lovely evening. My sister was celebrating one of those significant birthdays that I won't reach for a little while longer yet and I just want to say for the record, that if I look as good as she does when I reach her age, I will be delighted. I certainly didn't look too lovely when I got into the car at ten past six the next morning to make the two and a half hour journey home, so that I could be back in the office before 9.
Dave and I have continued to make in-roads into the garden and I can see that it won't take too long to get it back into shape. I am already starting to look at some lovely ironwork for the garden, I would like a gazebo or summerhouse out there but haven't decided on which one yet. The wonderful weather of the last few days has really spurred us on to make it a beautiful place for us to relax and enjoy this summer.
Work has been really busy. I love it when things are buzzing at work, the day just flies by and I get a real sense of acheivement from seeing people's orders leaving us with the couriers. I have been selecting a range of summer garden items for Pretty Practicals and am looking forward to leisurely picnics by the lakes with the Green Rose Picnic Blanket and the Deluxe Picnic Basket Set.
On Tuesday evening I went out for a meal with my mum and my sister, her partner and a couple of friends. We went to the Rattlebone Inn in Sherston on the Wiltshire Gloucestershire border. The food was superb and we had a lovely evening. My sister was celebrating one of those significant birthdays that I won't reach for a little while longer yet and I just want to say for the record, that if I look as good as she does when I reach her age, I will be delighted. I certainly didn't look too lovely when I got into the car at ten past six the next morning to make the two and a half hour journey home, so that I could be back in the office before 9.
Dave and I have continued to make in-roads into the garden and I can see that it won't take too long to get it back into shape. I am already starting to look at some lovely ironwork for the garden, I would like a gazebo or summerhouse out there but haven't decided on which one yet. The wonderful weather of the last few days has really spurred us on to make it a beautiful place for us to relax and enjoy this summer.
Work has been really busy. I love it when things are buzzing at work, the day just flies by and I get a real sense of acheivement from seeing people's orders leaving us with the couriers. I have been selecting a range of summer garden items for Pretty Practicals and am looking forward to leisurely picnics by the lakes with the Green Rose Picnic Blanket and the Deluxe Picnic Basket Set.
I've added new items to the website and new stocks of some old favourites and Dave is still busying himself in the background creating a project I have asked him to work on... I will reveal all soon. The response to our postcard on the front of Period Living magazine has been amazing and I am methodically working my way through the hundreds (and hundreds!) of requests for more information about Pretty Practicals. So if you have requested more info, please bear with us, your catalogue on disk (for the computer) will be with you very soon.
Well, it's time for a fresh cuppa, chat soon, Liz
All images and text copyright Pretty Practicals 2007 and 2008 except where stated.
All images and text copyright Pretty Practicals 2007 and 2008 except where stated.
Labels: domestic stuff, Gardening, Work
posted by Pretty Practicals | 21:15
4 Comments:
I'm glad to hear business is booming. Being busy = making a living. Maybe once you get your garden all set the way you like it, you can take a tea break from work and sit in your fabulous greenery. I hope your back is still doing well and not giving you a hint of a fit.
Love and hugs!
Hi, sounds like you're very busy at the moment. It's been a great weekend to get in the garden...such lovely weather, especially for the weeds!
Margaret and Noreen
Hi Liz, busy bee you are. I must make a note of the Inn at Sherston, we may try it out, good to get recommendations.
Carol xx
e new things look fantastic & I'm so pleased to hear about you being inundated with requests!
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