Gites in Loire Atlantique, La Francia in affitto

This is as cold as it got so far this winter in Guemene  but not so cold as to affect our long suffering Mimosa tree.   Over the years I have seen these lovely trees in full bloom in gardens all over our area but not ours – so far every year it’s been affected by frost, half dead, no flowers and we’ve cut out the dead bits thinking that was an end to it.   Every year it’s valiantly sprung to life in summer only to repeat the previous years pattern, however, this year it is in bloom now – in January!     I have never seen one bloom so early in the year, I just hope we don’t have any really severe weather now and it finally comes into its own. .

I am also breathing a sigh of relief as I have finished the birthday present for my very dear friend Lindy and it’s on it’s way to the UK courtesy of some friends.   The last time I promised Lindy some Sashiko place mats for her conservatory’s table she had to wait quite a long time so I am very happy that this time I managed to delivery on schedule.   It should fit in nicely in her new Art Deco home.