A Great British Summer...

What a fabulous year of celebrations.

Firstly we saw the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012.  An extra long bank holiday weekend of wonderful company, food and drink.  Hooray!

London and other towns and cities throughout the UK hosted the Olympic Games.  Team GB came third in the medal table, winning 29 gold medals.  Congratulations!  We are all very proud of you.

Here is the best dressed shop window in the village – Bourne End, Bucks.
Mankind, the barbers...

Who is your favourite Olympian?  I know who mine is...

I did not get to go to the Olympics but Mr Mac did and came back with a souvenir - meet Wenlock – and some fab photos.

I cannot listen to ‘Caliban’s Dream’ by Underworld without crying – tears of happiness and joy – and remembering how beautiful and moving the lighting of the cauldron was at the Opening Ceremony.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mec8GZkEpD4

I love the sweet words...

As the rain tossed above us

In the garden of the world 

But a flame arrives to guide us

Past the gold between the angles of the stars 

Watching over all the children in the rain

And the streets where I remember 

Where the fire that lights a candle soars again 

A flaring flame

Hear it call

Through the darkness 

Hear it call to us all 

And start again

Its beating heart 

Comes again 

When the light drives out our fears

And the joy drives out our pain 

And the nations come to greet us 

Waving open arms of waves of golden corn 

Ever hear us

Oh, the spirit of the world 

May your light be ever near us 

Always lead us from the dark 

Though we may fall 

We will fly

And with love

Hear it call

We did go into London for a day trip to soak up some of the atmosphere.

Where else could you see this majestic sight?

We also discovered Mulberry Teacup at Kingly Court off Carnaby Street.  

We love our gardens and roses too.  These gorgeous Cupcake Bouquets would add an elegant touch to any special occasion.

For further details, please visit http://www.mulberryteacup.com 

We will now enjoy and be inspired by the London 2012 Paralympic Games and will continue to be very proud to be British...

Lots of love

xxx 

The Macro Button...

I have discovered the macro setting on my camera to take close-up shots of flowers and my items for sale.

For those of you who have yet to discover it too...

It's the button normally denoted by a flower.

Hope you like this photo.

Beautiful Blooms...

Inspired by the summer flower shows and garden parties.

This gorgeous pink and yellow flower brooch has been designed exclusively for sale in my NOTHS shop.

Did you receive an invitation to The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace?

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ilovehearts

Pretty White Flowers

Lots and lots of them in my window box.

Small and pretty. Mainly white with a few blue.

They make me smile and think of summer holidays.

Eat more fruit...

How I love to eat fruit, especially in the Summer.

Must be fresh, colourful, juicy and sweet.

My signature dish is fresh fruit salad, made of strawberries, pineapple, mango, mandarin and kiwis...

For breakfast, lunch or dinner.