This is the most incredible summer for the gardener. The roses are in full, heady bloom and undamaged by rain. It has been dry and warm, since mid May and the berries in the allotment have been ripening beautifully - it's a bumper harvest.
Here is one of my roses lying on a vintage quilted cushion that I found in a second-hand shop in Ludlow last weekend. The shop was closing down so there were some bargains to be had as the owners were putting the remaining stock into their car!
Below is the edge of an antique linen bolster pillowcase from France. The whole cushion must have been about seven feet long!
Funny how cats assess a good piece of fabric so well and claim it as their very own!
Lovely photos expecially of Smartie. I see how he got his name, he is a smart cat! He's got good taste in linens.
ReplyDeleteoh look at that beautiful beast. i love him....
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! What a beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the vintage fabrics - and of the cat, of course! Well, those beasts really know how to enjoy the good things in life!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear about the garden and its promising harvest at the best - we haven't been quite that lucky through spring, but finally it's warm and dry, at least.
Thank you for commenting on my 'surf wear', I liked that ;-)!
Oh was a sweetie...that is one contented cat.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of his paw...adorable!
One very smart cat indeed - I think they are all given an innate sense of their own beauty and where they will be seen to best advantage!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful finds and I love your rose, such a lovely shade of RED!
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