Thursday 1 September 2011

Late summer sunshine

As the month changes today to September it is easy to believe that summer is coming to a close. The nights are certainly drawing in and there is heavy dew on the grass in the morning. Today however summer has certainly returned to Surrey. It has been glorious, blue skies and still a warmth in the gentle breeze. Normally it rains on my day's off but today I am blessed and the sun is there for me!
This was my view of my Studio this morning.

Those of you who are very observant may notice that all but the decking has now been painted with a protective finish. My Hb and I spent all last Sunday doing this. It is called light oak and I really love the colour. The decking will be painted but as it is not as exposed to the elements as the rest of the building it can wait.
You will also see a little mat at the door.








Inside things are happening but there is nothing to photograph yet. My Dad is making my work bench as we speak and is coming over on Saturday to install it. He and my Hb also hope to "power" me up with lighting and power. Once that is in place I can start working down there.







As I looked around my garden this morning  I spotted lots more signs of growth in most of my plants.


I am getting a 2nd flush of runner beans. These have been super this year, really sweet and again my ladybirds have taken care of any pesky black fly. Nature is very clever at balancing itself out with some things!











I picked these last night for dinner...there are no air miles for them at all...about 20 paces I think!













I still have plenty more of my Gardener's Delight tomatoes to ripen.












What I have been most surprised with this year is my sweet corn. I really did not think much could come of these in my tiny garden but take a look............


I have at least 6 plants and each have several corns ripening. I have not picked any yet, I just hope they are as gorgeous on the inside as they look on the outside. I love eating corn on the cob....mmmm!















My plants are also still blooming away both in my pots and my hanging baskets.
This lovely fuchsia has the wonderful name of Billy.....it is pink just like my dear Billy's nose..and talking of Billy...
Here he is, on the wall watching me, and as always whenever he sees me moving round the garden he comes down to help...
OK then Billy let's just show a few more sunny photos from my garden.


Today is also a very special day as my daughter and her fiancĂ© move into their 1st home together. Yes they have taken the plunge and bought a house with a west facing garden in Hampshire. Their road even has the name Honeysuckle in it, how sweet is that? To mark this momentous occasion  I made them this card.
I posted it yesterday so I am hoping it will arrive after the removal men have delivered all their furniture. Their home has been in storage for all of August as the vendor needed more time. They will be so excited to be no longer living out of a suitcase. I still remember the excitement  of moving into our 1st house and we loved it so much we have never moved. Here we still are 28 years later.

Thank you all for your lovely comments about my new studio, yes it is so exciting and so pretty to look at at the end of my garden. Let's hope the summer sunshine last a little longer into September and that it is still shining for you all?

 Lastly I am sending some sunshine down to my daughter and her FiancĂ©'s New Home.... and lots into that little garden of her's  where I know she is going to get an awful lot of pleasure :0)

Bye for now,

Jane x ( and Billy)

24 comments:

  1. Wow Jane I'm very impressed with your corn-on-the-cob, that's sunny Surrey for you!! ;) I love corn-on-the-cob too with lots of butter. Great beans as well and as you say no air miles!
    Your little studio is looking lovely, I bet you can't wait to get in there.
    What a pretty card for your daughter and fiance, I hope that they will be very happy in their new home.
    Have a lovely weekend Jane and a hug for Billy.
    Vivienne x

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  2. Jane, oh gosh, I feel like I've stepped through a portal to a gorgeous piece of heaven on earth..your studio looks like it will be loved for a long time - the details are so fabulous and to know that your father and hubby are working on it makes it all that much more special. Your garden, Billy, the flowers..oh what a fabulous sunny day! I know that your daughter will open the card with a huge smile on her face..how fabulous to see your work (the coloring and details..love the three little beads) and hear of the happiness in your life and the start to new memories for your daughter and her husband to be. It's truly exciting, a new home! Have a lovely September, Jane!

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  3. Mmmm Vivienne I wish the corn were ready now, the thought of butter on them..yum! Have a super weekend too and a hug to all your garden cat friends :0)
    Jane x

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  4. Hi Shirley I'm glad you love my studio as much as I do. My Dad and my Hb are being so great working on it for me and I agree it make it even more special. Thanks for all your good wishes, hope the book is going well?
    Jane x

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  5. Happy greetings and congratulations to Milly&Tom for their new home!!! The card you made is precious, just perfect to the love-birds moving in Honeysuckle-road :)

    I am wishing you the happiest and sunniest weekend and kisses to Billy! I'll be off Helsinki soon... Yippee!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  6. Dear Jane, Things are coming up roses for you and your family.. I'm so happy for you! Love the studio, the veggies, the flower and news of your daughter's new home. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  7. Thanks Mia, have a fantastic trip to Helsinki and enjoy some special time with your dear Sis,
    Jane x

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  8. Thanks Teresa, I am so delighted for my daughter that she now has her very own little garden, she will delight in it,
    Jane x

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  9. Summer hasn't quite gone yet, as your bright and colourful garden pictures today show! Love all your flowers and veggies..the corncobs are amazing! Lovely card too for your daughter and her fiancee, how lovely that they are moving into their new home.
    Have a great nearly weekend, Jane.
    Helen x

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  10. Hi Jane, I'm happy to see that the late summer is till being enjoyed in all its glory at your place! So much happy nest "feathering" going on- How exciting for your daughter and future son in law, too! Best wishes to all of you (and a tiny kiss for Billy's pink nose) as September begins! :o)

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  11. Hello, Jane! While strolling around the internet on my regular blog visits, I read your comment over on Shirley's blog. One of the great joys of blogging is meeting a "friend of a friend" that way. I feel fortunate to have arrived on your delightful blog, one click of the mouse later. I picked a good day: I was introduced to your charming studio, your lovely garden, and the handsome Billy. Some say the Internet is impersonal, but I kept reading once I noticed that my 2 children were born the same years as yours, knowing that we had one more thing in common. I look forward to following your blog and your beautiful work...I live in California, but very often wish I lived in a place like Surrey!

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  12. Hi Jane, Happy Friday to you. Love all your beautiful flowers and veggie pictures. Your studio is so precious and I can't way for you to have a place of your own. I can see you now in heaven, sitting at your work bench and having a lovely time producing your jewelry and have tea! Congrats on your daughter and their first love nest! Love the card you made for them. I know they will cherish it, as I do mine! Have a great day, xoRobin❤

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  13. Hi Helen it's another beautiful day but I spent it at work so I am enjoying some late afternoon sun. I am very tempted to pick one of my corns but I think I should wait til they are a little fatter..have a sunny weekend,
    Jane x

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  14. Yes Michele there is more late summer sunshine today and it should hold for tomorrow too, fingers crossed!
    Have a great weekend,
    Jane x

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  15. Welcome to my journal Sarah, how lovely to see you here and thank you for your kind comment. I totally agree how wonderful the internet is for meeting like minded people so far away. It is a real joy! Hope you have a sunny weekend and do come back here again soon,
    Jane x

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  16. Oh Robin I so love my little place. I have just got home from work and sat in the shade on the veranda enjoying a cup of tea...bliss. Happy weekend to you too!
    Jane x

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  17. Hi Jane, Thanks for dropping by my page, and for the kind words. I love to meet new people in cyber world, and as you mention in your profile, it's nice to not feel like you're just talking to yourself!
    I must confess, I have garden studio envy at the moment ~ I love the little porch! I can't wait to poke around see your silversmithing, it intrigues me!
    p.s.
    Sunshine has been restored to our corner of the world; it's glowing brightly on the mess! :)))

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  18. Hi Jane! Amazing beauty in your garden! This summer we didn't fix our vegetable garden and I envy your tomatoes, corns and beans!
    Kisses to sweet Billy! I hope your studio is ready soon!
    xxx Teje

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  19. Hi Melody great to see you here - please enjoy turning back the pages of my journal ;0)My studio is getting its workbench tomorrow...so exciting!
    Jane x

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  20. Hi Teje, I'm sure your new business adventure this year has kept you more than busy. It's a shame I can't send you some of my spare veg ;0)
    Have a great weekend,
    Jane x

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  21. Best wishes for your daughter and her fiance's new home. May it be filled with happiness and flowers for many years to come!

    Your garden looks gorgeous and once again you've taken really beautiful photos. I imagine you will create wonderful things in your new studio surrounded by so much beauty.

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  22. Thanks Linda, you are very kind...I do so love my tiny patch of garden here. I now have a workbench installed..looking great in my studio. Next up will be power and lighting.
    Happy Sunday,
    Jane x

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  23. Oh your studio looks great, how very exciting! I'd love a shed in our garden but can't complain, having most of the spare room to use.

    I'm also rather jealous of your splendid looking corn. mine only had one cob per plant, but they tasted delicious so I can forgive that. The rest of your garden is also looking lovely, I hope it continues to bloom away in the coming weeks.

    Bethx

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  24. Beth we had some of my corn on the cob tonight....SO tastey, nothing like shop bought at all! Off on our hols in the morning, "See you soon!"
    Jane x

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