OK, so can I just say how can summer be here already?! Spring has been lovely, but it's over all too soon. I'm enjoying compiling my list of things to do over the coming season, but first here's how I got on with my spring things.

1. Make
I ordered two skirt patterns, and thanks to signing up to the Simplicity newsletter, I got a 25% discount on my order. One pattern is very similar to my red floral skirt which has proven itself to be a favorite of my current capsule, the other is a full midi skirt with the option of pockets. Now I just need to find the material, which is something I'll buy in person rather than from the internet. I want to see and feel the material before purchasing.


2. See the bluebells
Done! I don't think I'll ever tire of wandering through this beautiful carpet of blue.


3. Hit the beach
Andy and I went to Lowestoft for the day. I've mentioned this before in one of my Weekend posts, but I'll say again how lovely it was. It was completely unexpected and turned out to be great fun, despite slightly grey weather.

4. DIY
I failed. I spent most of my spare time in the garden, pottering, mowing grass, weeding, you know the stuff. But I do have a plan (and a list) to get lots of DIY jobs done when harvest starts and I have all my evenings, without Andy, to fill. But then you've heard that before...

5. Mend
The first thing was to mend a frayed collar on a top I'd already mended once, it had frayed in a different place, and since washing it it's frayed again. I seem to spend more time mending frayed seams than any thing else. It's so annoying. Then I shortened the sleeves on a dress, took in the seams on a top, and mended the hem on a pair of shorts. There are still plenty of items waiting for my attention, but this is good enough for now.

6. Make pasta from scratch
Nope.


7. Read 12 Books
Done. I've read some great books this season, it'd be hard to pick a favourite. Sometimes after I read a really good book I don't come across another one I enjoy as much for ages, so this has been a real treat!

8. Get stuck into embroidery
Kit purchased. I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into this but I've decided to save it, to fill a few of the afore mentioned solo evenings ahead (see, I'm already I'm shirking the DIY!).


9. Have Afternoon Tea
On a beautifully sunny Thursday afternoon my Mum and I headed out to Seckford Hall and spent a rather pleasant few hours drinking endless cups of tea, and nibbling on delicious treats, all in beautiful surroundings. Can I just take a moment to talk about warm Scotch eggs? I say yes, Andy disagrees. It was my first taste of a warm Scotch egg with a deliciously runny centre and I much preferred it.

10. Host Afternoon Tea
Fully armed with inspiration from Seckford Hall, I was keen to get one in the diary, but I am a little hampered by the fact that I've temporarily lost the use of my dining room (the table and chairs are pushed up against the wall to make room for our old sofas, until they can be disposed of). So I'll just have to wait. And plan.

Spring has been pretty good. How was yours?