A sweet-heartly sort of month...

I've had little creatures visiting in my garden!

 and large ones,

 and ever so sweet ones too!

 There's been a full moon arising!

 and love is in the air.

 My dear friend Ruth picked this heart especially for me..isn't she sweet.

 I've had strange things hanging out of my trees..

 they are hairy & a little bit scary..

and sometimes the light shines through,

 but it has to be said that this is a very strange summer indeed.
No wonder Mutabilis is known as the butterfly rose.

Basil doesn't appear to have been put off by the lack of sunshine.

I am amazed at the colour of the flowers on this purple one.

 I adore bumble bees.
 I love their furry little fat bodies..it makes me want to hug them but I don't think that that is a very good idea somehow.

My friend Cheryl sent me this. I think I will just keep it close so that I can see the cover lots.

 Do you like my "Krispet" box? I think it'll be lovely in the old pink fridge out the back. I found it at the Mart in Havelock North just recently. Such a handy little place to check out. Rod & I agreed it is probably quite an uncommon sort of find.

Old & new it all goes together & makes me smile.

The new seasons "Sunrise" apples seem to go soft quite quickly so it seemed like a good time to make an apple cake. 

This recipe is so easy... you can find it in with an angel in the kitchen just here.

 Of course you could make it any shape you like...

to share.

 I added some of these Luisa plums. They go perfectly with the apple. I think they are almost the nicest plums I've ever tasted.

 A little while ago I bought this tea party hat from Trade Me. I have been fiddling around with it, adding some extra bits to tidy it up...

& I adore it! 

Hope your week is filled with simple joys & appreciation....& a few hearts along the way.

I, for one, think you're lovely & I'm so glad you came by.

MUCH

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