August "Garden Party"

Our August garden party had not one but two hosts -

the formiddable team of Margaret and Bob

Margaret opened her beautiful home and festooned it with books and sketch books to read and engross ourselves 

Joy brought a display of jewellery to sell which was very popular - Cheryl and Kay demonstrate

Pat had been very busy drying and bagging delicious lavender which we couldn't wait to receive

Annie shared her hand made book, inspired after Elise and Roberta's day of book making in July

The display of food was divine and plentiful while Bob was tireless in supplying drinks throughout the day

Dawn's cake was "marbellous" and marvellous! We loved the buttons Dawn!!

Margaret's home made strawberry sponge was heavenly and did a very quick disappearing act

The rain stayed away long enough for our party to move outdoors and enjoy the wonderful hard work displayed in Bob and Margaret's oasis of plants and fruit in the garden

Still Life in the Garden

Still Life 2

Still Life 3                                                                  

Still Life 4

  Think Janet is describing what she had seen in the pond

 

                                                              Janet is proving what she had seen in the pond

Everyone is pointing... before heading back indoors to share books, Lillian's foxglove seedlings and discussions to put the world to rights

Take a good look ladies...this is a taster of what is to come in October with Annie

  "Thank you" doesn't do justice really to Bob and Margaret who worked so hard for our special day. You made 17 ladies extremely welcome, happy and very content. We are so lucky to have one another in this amazing, friendly, talented group