tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post2367842451526835678..comments2024-03-29T07:07:13.337+01:00Comments on Polyester Princess: Up the garden pathPolyester Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-27102976052445318372020-05-14T19:09:19.031+02:002020-05-14T19:09:19.031+02:00I'm afraid so! I didn't feel comfortable a...I'm afraid so! I didn't feel comfortable at all going home on Monday, the first day they were open. My Aquilegia is a special cultivar, and a double-flowered one, but I do love all kinds of Aquilegia! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-5161376011939094692020-05-12T00:15:59.188+02:002020-05-12T00:15:59.188+02:00ALL the shops!?!?!? It seems that a lot of governm...ALL the shops!?!?!? It seems that a lot of governments are putting the economy before safety!<br />Your garden really does look gorgeous and I do like your Aqualegia!! Yours is so much prettier than mine!<br />That's a nice hat!!! I do like to see hats being worn!!xKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-75997201236184921152020-05-10T15:44:55.136+02:002020-05-10T15:44:55.136+02:00At one hand, I'm glad that some kind of normal...At one hand, I'm glad that some kind of normality is being reinstated, but at the same time, it all depends on how sensible people act. To be honest, when looking around, I'm not sure I have too much faith in that! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-45317834315730700192020-05-10T15:43:41.276+02:002020-05-10T15:43:41.276+02:00Thank you so much Monica! At the moment, our garde...Thank you so much Monica! At the moment, our garden is one of the things that are keeping me sane. Adding the floral hair clips prevents the scarf from slipping and sliding all over my hair. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-31884099205086813682020-05-10T15:41:19.885+02:002020-05-10T15:41:19.885+02:00I loved your safe shopping trip. How I would love ...I loved your safe shopping trip. How I would love to do the same at Think Twice! We have made our garden even more welcoming in the meantime and have been sitting out in it for most of the weekend! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-46518950593571387352020-05-10T15:39:41.239+02:002020-05-10T15:39:41.239+02:00Thank you Hazel! I do hope that people will be cau...Thank you Hazel! I do hope that people will be cautious and sensible. The shops have certainly made the necessary preparations to keep it as safe as possible. Still not planning to go on any shopping trips, though! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-39074958003856910502020-05-10T15:38:22.832+02:002020-05-10T15:38:22.832+02:00Oh yes, I do remember that lovely book! I'm ho...Oh yes, I do remember that lovely book! I'm honoured that you think I should have my own chapter! I did approach tackling that shed with trepidation, I should add. I'd gladly stay away from the shops, if only I didn't work right at the edge of Antwerp's main shopping street! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-61812383377712101372020-05-10T15:36:07.913+02:002020-05-10T15:36:07.913+02:00Thank you! I'm afraid we have another shed at ...Thank you! I'm afraid we have another shed at the back of the garden which is even worse! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-84885047906699251752020-05-10T15:35:22.271+02:002020-05-10T15:35:22.271+02:00Thank you Jess, and I'm not looking forward to...Thank you Jess, and I'm not looking forward to going back the way it was. But it'll be a long time coming, I think! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-71352448444811872342020-05-10T15:34:31.000+02:002020-05-10T15:34:31.000+02:00Thank you so much Sasha! I'm trying to make so...Thank you so much Sasha! I'm trying to make some new combinations, now that I have the time to do so. I love standing in front of my wardrobe and choosing my outfit at leisure! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-7784969209828546302020-05-10T15:32:26.130+02:002020-05-10T15:32:26.130+02:00Thank you Suzy, and I totally agree that you can n...Thank you Suzy, and I totally agree that you can never have enough floral! I'm very concerned about people wanting to go back to normal too soon. I'd rather do without shopping for the foreseeable future! Oops about the hair. I cut my own hair when I was 18 and have learned my lesson! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-77378774487543766232020-05-10T15:29:49.364+02:002020-05-10T15:29:49.364+02:00Thank you Vronni! I do love using unusual containe...Thank you Vronni! I do love using unusual containers for planting. The idea with the marbles was to make a kind of bee bath, something I'd seen on another blog. Our shops are re-opening tomorrow, with restrictions. We will have to wear masks in some, and only a limited number of people will be allowed at once. That's OK by me, but like you, I'm not about to used public transport any time soon! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-27281045088501060592020-05-10T15:24:09.256+02:002020-05-10T15:24:09.256+02:00Thank you Tina! I love lavender too and would love...Thank you Tina! I love lavender too and would love to visit a lavender farm some day. We just bought some white lavender too! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-3425014713372200572020-05-10T15:23:24.842+02:002020-05-10T15:23:24.842+02:00They are indeed a very British thing! That B&B...They are indeed a very British thing! That B&B sounds delightful! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-59115735750276611922020-05-10T15:22:26.800+02:002020-05-10T15:22:26.800+02:00Thank you Ivana! My husband does the grocery shopp...Thank you Ivana! My husband does the grocery shopping too. Apart from the garden centre, I don't feel the need to go shopping either, but unfortunately I'll be faced with some crowded streets when I go home after work! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-28236761317064174752020-05-10T15:20:46.282+02:002020-05-10T15:20:46.282+02:00Thank you Goody! Our shops will be re-opening tomo...Thank you Goody! Our shops will be re-opening tomorrow and although I haven't got any plans to go shopping, I will have to pass through some shopping streets after work to where Jos is picking me up. I've got my mask at the ready! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-38960727763317278112020-05-10T15:18:51.383+02:002020-05-10T15:18:51.383+02:00Thank you Beate! So pleased that you love the mix ...Thank you Beate! So pleased that you love the mix of perennials and annuals. I'm trying not to go too crazy though. I did that when first had our garden, but I think I've learned from my mistakes! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-76386931610549569932020-05-10T15:17:13.967+02:002020-05-10T15:17:13.967+02:00Thank you Sally! I must say that I was pleased wit...Thank you Sally! I must say that I was pleased with how that final outfit turned out. I love cottage garden plants! And like our white currant bush, our gooseberry bush has been going totally crazy this year! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-37693376671346370942020-05-05T12:57:39.423+02:002020-05-05T12:57:39.423+02:00I really like that second outfit, it's such a ...I really like that second outfit, it's such a pretty dress! It's impressive your stores are reopening so quickly! A lot were given the opportunity to open last week here but I haven't been out of the house to see how many that means! We have been taking advantage of online grocery deliveries opening up to avoid leaving!<br /><br />Hope that your week is off to a good start! :) We are on week 6 of staying at home but they have started to lift some restrictions which is nice! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Away From Blue</a> Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-32735952534152170362020-05-05T12:22:24.142+02:002020-05-05T12:22:24.142+02:00such a lovely post!, love to see your gardening an...such a lovely post!, love to see your gardening and all those flowers blooming around, the hanging baskets, the marbles, the metal colander and the tin buckets! your garden looks delightful!<br />And love your outfits, love your red top and floral skirt with the cute green butterfly brooch, love your green and lilac dress (and you totally look like one of those Victorian ladies gardening in your cute hat!). And totally love your red shirt and how well it goes with your floral skirt, and your headscarf looks Fabulous. I do love that you added those floral hair clips, they add volume and look stunning!. Great idea!<br />besosSeƱora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-7892315566890973442020-05-04T20:10:24.133+02:002020-05-04T20:10:24.133+02:00They are starting to talk about things opening up ...They are starting to talk about things opening up here too - we have been VERY fortunate so far in that the COVID seems to have missed much of the population here. I'm actually planning on going shopping tomorrow, so stay tuned for an adventure! <br /><br />I loved reading of your garden adventures! I'm also admiring how you dressed up for gardening every single day! Well done, my dear! And you're successfully camouflaging your hair very well! I just booked a haircut for late June, so fingers crossed that will happen! <br /><br />I laughed at Phoebe's pink tongue. What a dear little princess she is! <br /><br />Your garden is looking wonderful - I love how cozy and welcoming it is! <br /><br />Hugs to you, my dear! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-29495578045072772922020-05-04T18:15:32.760+02:002020-05-04T18:15:32.760+02:00I think many people will stay at home, even when t...I think many people will stay at home, even when the shops open. People will be cautious, or at least some people will be, and it'll be those people who remain safe.<br />It's lovely to see what you've been planting, and I have to say, you're very well dressed for a spot of gardening!<br />xxHazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-47424996586231838252020-05-04T17:43:32.262+02:002020-05-04T17:43:32.262+02:00Remember that book, garden people, I shared on my ...Remember that book, garden people, I shared on my blog last year? I think you need a chaper all of your own. Your gardening outfits are fabulous, giving those gorgeous blooms a run for their money!<br />Well done for tacking that shed, I'd not have been brave enough - sheds equal spiders!<br />Love Phoebe's cute face as she has a wash and nice to Jos pop up, I've missed him!<br />Can you believe we have the same stone cat? Mine was my grandma's. What are the chances? <br />I don't blame you for avoiding the shops, we've done without them this long, what's the rush? Much better to stay safe and away from the non-distancing idiots.<br />Stay safe and fabulous, dear Ann! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-64218948928827485782020-05-04T17:31:23.546+02:002020-05-04T17:31:23.546+02:00You're definitely channeling the lady gardener...You're definitely channeling the lady gardeners of past times! You always blend in with the beautiful blooms in your garden.<br />I confess we also have a shed that has become a junk room. Much work to be done, though I hope not to lock myself in as it's full of spiders!!<br /><br />I think you're very sensible planning to keep away from shops for a while longer. <br /><br />XxPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-19975026595538276502020-05-04T10:31:13.451+02:002020-05-04T10:31:13.451+02:00You've been busy in the garden, Ann! It's ...You've been busy in the garden, Ann! It's all looking fantastic. I especially love the lavender photo. <br /><br />It's scary to think that many places will be open. I'm hesitant for it all to go back to the way it was too quickly. XJess https://www.blogger.com/profile/09951306269643395644noreply@blogger.com