Happy May

Good morning everyone, sometimes I have to remind myself that it is Blog day especially when that day falls on a Public Holiday.  Somehow we always have a slew of short weeks and Public Holidays during March and April and this year it seems the shortened work weeks have been continuous for awhile now.  Generally our Village gets busier over long weekends but this one was extremely quiet and still.  One of my favourite things  when I hang up the washing is listening to the birds chattering and from there I have a view right down to the sea, on 'still' days that sea smell is so strong, it feels like you are on the beach. Quite a busy week behind me as I managed to catch up on all things domestic which is a great feeling of accomplishment, but then I sit and wonder what else there is to do or what did I forget hehe.  Hubby got his rusks, I made a big batch of tomato relish which, got bottled and divvied up.  Some for family and some to a couple of neighbours who are always a blessing, and of course some for us.  It was a good albeit busy week.  Added to that I came down with a cold (haven't had one for years), just as I felt I was getting over it somehow I caught a fresh one. Crazy I know.  Anyway I am drinking all the vitamins and doing everything I know to get rid of it as quickly as possible before my surgery next week. Hubby spent most of the week making a very big window frame, which takes cottage panes, for the last area of glass to close up the deck, it is not installed yet but looks stunning.  We have the end in sight now and are pushing to get finished before the rains become consistent. I must share one highlight of the week.  A couple of years ago we bought a very big couch second hand and as it was off white to match our other two I have always kept throws on them.  I took the plunge and ordered a couch cover online, after doing all the research that was available.  It arrived last week and with a tempered down excitement we set about putting it on, there was a tiny part that wasn't sure it would work.  Well ...... it works and beautifully too, so much so that we have ordered one each for the other couches.  What a difference it makes to the room, everything looks far tidier and actually very smart.  I would have liked doing at least one couch in a different colour but, the brand we bought had quite a limited colour range so I will have to up the ante with scatter cushions.  These covers are so light and easy to put on and will obviously be much easier to wash and get dry which makes me a very happy lady. The rest of the family are all doing well after having really busy weeks.  Right now it seems that most people are scrambling to get everything done and I know the holidays have not helped in the slightest.  After today we should be back on an even keel and hopefully things will ease for the majority.  I am going to end off on that note and for those in SA enjoy your holiday today. Stay safe and healthy wherever you are. Ciao Ciao 

 Our smart couch 😁