Wednesday, May 30, 2012











Sorry to bombard with photos, but I can't stop! There's so much going on in the garden and children up to all sorts - I want to capture it all!

I thought the haricot bean seeds were very pretty and Bella was hiding to avoid her afternoon nap. If she doesn't have a nap she is a bit of a nightmare later on to put it mildly.

I'm also making the most of the free fresh flowers every day. The peonies are out at the moment and smell divine!

20 comments:

  1. Beautiful pictures, Andrea: I love that photo of kitchen top with the flowers and kettle. My little one can be a nightmare too if she doesn't sleep long enough in the afternoon.

    Stephanie

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  2. So dreamy - I could just fall right into your pictures.

    We're at the stage where we try and avoid naps at any cost - the no bedtime payback is tenfold....then there's the knock on effect - 'phew'

    Nina xxx

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  3. those fresh flowers are gorgeous. it always makes me happy to glance at the table and see fresh blooms. enjoy!

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  4. Naps are so important for everyone. Both of mine gave up naps way too soon to my liking :/

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  5. Such lovely photos! My little one starting dropping his afternoon naps a few months ago. Initially it was very stressful for me - as a stay at home mum I depend on those naps for a tea break :-) To cut a long story short we were advised to let him have 'quiet time'.

    Basically put him down to nap but if he prefers to read, or play with toys quietly then he is allowed to (as long as he stays in his room!). And it works! Sometimes he even climbs into bed and goes to sleep! x

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  6. i don't think i could take a nap either in that beautiful setting. oh wait, who am i kidding? of course i could. but, not if i were bella. she's so cute in her red, white, and blue. love her dress and her hair is just perfect.

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  7. Amazing such gorgeous pics- your home, garden, family all beautiful, Jxx

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  8. Lovely, lovely pictures. Bella is just gorgeous in that blue dress with her red wellies on : ) You've inspired me with the flowers I must get out and pick some tomorrow.

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  9. I love these photos. They just exude lovely relaxed feeling. Have only found your fantastic blog, I am really enjoying your posts.

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  10. The pictures are so gorgeous, you were so right to take plenty of pictures!
    Glad I found your blog thanks to Instagram!

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  11. it all looks so divine andrea. there is always a beautiful homely warmth to your photos. we too have a little hider on our hands when it comes afternoon nap time. if missed though her cranky pants are on till night bed time. love the fresh flowers. xo

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  12. Picture overload is okay when they are so pretty!
    I'm jealous of the greenhouse!

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  13. Bombard away, I love your photos!! x

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  14. Love all the photos and Peonies are my favourites!

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  15. Hello,
    Thank you for the bombardment, Andrea. It made me want to follow you (hoping there wil be another one).
    Kind regards,
    Lilli

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  16. Your garden looks great, makes me want to just have a wander round and investigate! x

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  17. they are very nice your photos. I think it's impotant to capture moments of life! and I adodre peonies!

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  18. beautiful and oh so summery, your photos are like poetry dear.

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