Week's Round Up

Well my plans for getting out in the garden last week have had to be put on hold.  It's either too blooming cold or now a wet weekend.  I've not really tried planting seeds before but am pleased with my efforts at growing Coriander,

 Basil,

 Peppers (or were they Chillis?)

and Sweet Peas

so far.

A friend who is a ceramicist had organised an exhibition in Chichester this week so I went along to have a look.  I love the colours in this torso; the puffin was made by another friend.

Raku by another friend.  (I have also tried this)

These life size sheep would look lovely in a garden.

Quick interval for lunch here - Nigel Slater's 'Mozzarella with Basil Crust'.

It is delicious and, to me, nothing is more redolent of Summer than the fragrance of Basil.  Yes, we will be eating in the sunshine in the garden sometime this year!

A shopping trip to some outlet shops near us resulted in my saving £188 on these two pairs of Crew and Timberland boots.  Bargains, and it is still the weather to wear boots too!

Surely we will have some warmer weather next week.

Noa Noa

First of all thank you to all of you who left kind comments on my last post; I certainly wasn't fishing for compliments but it was nice to receive them!

I was lucky enough to win a £100 voucher from Noa Noa Lincoln recently and chose this dress which is absolutely gorgeous, I was so pleased with my choice.

The fabric reminds me of a Liberty print and I also love the pink tucked waist band and lace on the hem.

Here is a photo of me wearing it, not a brilliant photo but as you can see someone else wanted to be
included!

I have always liked Noa Noa clothes.  Unfortunately we don't live near a branch so most of my purchases have been by mail order but I have never been disappointed and never had to send anything back.  Here are just a few of my purchases.

The first item I ever bought was this weekend bag which I still love and has been greatly admired on its travels.

I still like this quilted top but, alas, it is too small for me now (or rather I am too big for it!)  I bought the matching belt and added a silver clasp.

This jacket is so pretty too and I have teamed it with the Noa Noa necklace/collar I recently bought in their sale.

I love the different back on this cardigan

and the contrasting waistband on another dress both bought last year.

Lastly is this dress which is still available on Noa Noa websites.  I have worn it a lot, it is so comfortable (when you get to my age then this is an important element!) and can be dressed up or down, so very versatile.

(Please note that this is not a sponsored post, Noa Noa have no idea I am writing this, nor were they aware that I am a fan when I won the voucher.)