So maybe "fancy" was a bit strong .....

...... but it's just getting embarrassing, the number of times he's been calling for me recently, bearing gifts. Sometimes he even leans in and whispers sweet nothings to me. Ok, so it's usually "I need a signature on this one", but I can read between the lines .....

Recently he handed me this ......

..... oooh, a lovely package .....

Which contained these smashing goodies from RubyRed ......

I won them for nearly but not quite guessing how old her cat was. Thanks, RubyRed.





..... and do you see how the gorgeous purple brooch matches the skirt I had on perfectly? (Did I mention I like brooches?) How did she do that?




Another day he brought me an exciting package from the States, which made me very happy.



Because Autumn had arrived! I know what you're thinking, Spring isn't even properly here yet, so how can it possibly be Autumn already? And heck, does that mean I missed Summer??





Well, rest assured. This Autumn is in knit form. And it's a monkey!

Autumn

Huge thanks to Stine, who sent not only Autumn, but also some really minty mints .....








..... and a little snail playmate for Autumn ......

Thank you Stine, they're both ......

...... so sweet!

Next time I'll show and tell some rude food from Michaela and catch up with Joe and his monkee mates, but now I need to go and slap on some lippy ..... the doorbell could go at any minute and who knows what that man-in-a-big-red-van could bring me today.


A few things before I go though .....

Thanks so much for all the reassurance about my messy house. If I ever appear on How Clean is Your House, I'll know that I'm in good company!

Shawn Mary (she of the HP32 v Little Cotton Rabbits + Louis Vuitton bag fame) has started her own blog. If you like frogs (and I know someone who does), then get yourself over to Oliver and Olivia and scroll down to Friday's entry where you could win the lovely Pascale. No wait ..... why am I telling you this? I want to win him!


You may want to get yourself over to Aldi too, as they're currently selling wool ..... ok, acrylic ..... and really pretty needles ......

..... really pretty needles .....

They also had overlockers for one hundred and twenty pounds. That's got to be cheap hasn't it? (I wanted to get one, but after the whole cricked neck incident, I thought it best that I keep quiet)


And finally ......

Do you need more colour in your life?

..... just asking .....