The Hideyhole....

I've been gardening, well not so much gardening unless you include planting a few busy lizzies and petunias in pots. More sort of re-arranging things really. I've made a hideyhole. Opposite my shedio is a very large fir tree, probably a lilandi which grows behind the trellis and pergola. Well the branches came right down to the ground so I cut them off all the way up to above my head creating a ceiling of fir tree with a great space below with a sort of forest floor below. Anyway this space beneath the tree has made a wonderful space to sit, sheltered from the wind and it catches the late afternoon sun which is lovely for an after work glass of wine and an al fresco supper.

I've been sewing cushions for the bench, lots of old Sanderson flowery print cushions, big poppies and roses, perfect for the garden. I've since taken delivery of a small swing seat which has added a touch of luxury to the place and is wonderful for sitting on with a good book and a pot of tea. Of course the weather hasn't been anything like it was before I ordered the seat but that's just about right for England I suppose.

The trunk of the tree is quite something with lots of trunks coming from the stump and there are plenty of nooks and crannies to perch jam jars with candles and a place to put a shelf to hold a cup or glass. Hanging from the remains of cut off branches more jam jars and lanterns hang creating a fairy like space in the evening in which to while away the time listening to the radio whilst supping a good glass of red. The hideyhole looks out onto the pond which of course brings with it gnats and midges so plenty of citronella is needed. Its a lovely place to be though and the odd bite is a small price to pay for peace and beauty.