I joined Vinted and sold some of my Anokhi dresses (which I bought years ago on EBay so have actually made a profit!). I've been shopping on there too, a copper bangle - I love copper. When I Googled this one I found it was made by a British designer of the 60s and 70s, Moda of Malta, specialising in hand beaten copper jewellery.
I had a lovely week of lunches with sons ... Lunch made at my place by younger son and his girlfriend, a really nice afternoon together chatting and chilling out.... then on Friday I went on a train trip to London to see my older son, we took a bus over to Spoons in Wimbledon and visited the Buddhist Temple, wandered the very peaceful grounds and asked a monk to do a prayer and blessing for us (and for a friend who is currently building her house in Sri Lanka) and we came away relaxed and refreshed.
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Below is the Wimbledon temple.
On the subject of my Sri Lanka friend I am sharing a little of her house build which s in the Sri Lankan hills where it is cool and green (she spends half the year there, half in the UK. She is rebuilding her family home. The workmen prepared the area before starting work with ceremonial food offerings and smudging (smoke) from coconut leaf woven lanterns around the four corners of the plot, to keep away any lurking evil spirits, an astrologer determines the exact date work can start. Some pics/video below that she sent me.
Swimming is becoming a regular event now I'm retired and I am now up to 50 lengths per visit. I have made a few friends at the pool and there's usually a nice chat in the changing rooms after :)
I got a mixed pack of seeds from 'Chiltern's at a reduced price. they have given a lovely selection, radish, beetroot, carrot, dill, a variety of lettuce and tomatoes - should be fun seeing what pops up... last years pack gave me this beautiful.mallow in the mix.
I enjoyed reading The Bones of You, A really good thriller and first book by a new writer, Debbie Howells Found in a charity shop.
A mixed bag of seed packs is a nice idea. Your allotment is looking lovely
ReplyDeleteEven when you don't go away on hols you have a great time!!love the Buddhist temple. Sri Lankan house looks interesting too. Copper bracelet's lovely but careful of those sharp edges!xx
ReplyDeleteHello Betty! Isn't it brilliant to sell clothes for more than you paid for them? Years of enjoyment from wearing them and using the proceeds to buy something you're going to wear more like that incredible copper cuff? I have a vintage Maltese copper pendant but the maker's name is really hard to read, I wonder if its from the same workshop? Your allotment is looking brilliant and I'm salivating over your posh breakfasts.
ReplyDeleteSpoons and the Buddhist temple sounds like my idea of a perfect day. I did a day's meditation course (for free) at the one in Birmingham a few years ago, I didn't think I'd ever be able to switch my brain off for long enough but I did!
Your friend's house is looking incredible. Lucky lady!
You're on a roll with your reading and swimming.
Hope you're having the best time! xxx
Love that copper bangle ! Gorgeous ! The Buddhist Temple is amazing , have never been in one , although I am a follower . Your vegetable garden is looking really good ...it's so good to get hands (and feet☺️ )into the good earth . 💐x
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine English builders beginning the day with a spot of worship???
ReplyDeleteHow lovely your friend is building a home in the cooler hills of Sri Lanka. That Buddhist Temple is beautiful. I grow veg and flowers too, your garden looks lush and prosperous.
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