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all things Chelsea (Flower Show)

This week the world will be watching the Chelsea Flower Show and all things flowery are the hot topic this week. One step ahead of the UK bank holiday weekend and the weather as usual is very unpredicatable for Chelsea week. As you know I am off to see it for myself on Friday with my lovely husband Ian - can't wait!

Here are just a few of my flowery photos of things that I love at the moment. And of course some granny squares, a bit of lunchtime catch-up.

Links of London Daisy charm

favourite floral hand creams (hand bag size)
joining granny squares, maybe a new cushion?

my Cath Kidston work mug, 1 pint!

 

Comments

Jo said…
Have a wonderful time at Chelsea, I'm very envious. I shall be watching all the action on tv.
19 May 2015 at 07:06
Poppypatchwork said…
Lucky you on Friday, hubby has promised we will get there next year. For now I can see everything via TV.
19 May 2015 at 08:59
mamasmercantile said…
Have a great time.
19 May 2015 at 09:42
Lazy Days & Sundays said…
I'm trying really hard to not be just a little jealous. I have managed to get to Tatton a few times over the years but never managed Chelsea. Have been watching Jo Swift & Monty Don of an evening and I was so pleased that Sean Murray won the Chelsea Flower show challenge to exhibit on the Avenue this year. He seems such a nice man even if he did announce to the world that it's his wife's 50th birthday this week.
20 May 2015 at 01:56
Jo@awholeplotoflove said…
Have a fab time at Chelsea. I might go next year after years of saying I don't want to x
20 May 2015 at 04:15
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