great wall

the garden is blooming at the moment - have been cutting some lovely peonies and roses lately - long may they last.

my garden variety next to some shop bought!

i also managed to knuckle down and paint the nasty wall the neighbours re-rendered for me - a bit of a struggle on my own and had to be done in two goes...without the help of a tall person i had to resort to a wobbly ladder!

i've started so i'll finish....

all done...

and just before the grey rain-clouds come over!

just need to get the pots in place...looking much better our my side window though

decided to treat myself to a lovely new cocktail (roasted strawberry puree, gin & ginger - yumm!) which is delicious!

home made roasted strawberry puree

all the ingredients for a delicious summer cocktail

 meanwhile some latest mattress spottings....

just opposite the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn

and another one next door...Buckley Road NW6

Bolton Gardens, NW10 - just off the Rise

sent in by Luke - i could actually LIVE here quite happily!