Saturday 2 June 2012

Flying the Flag for the U.K......

Hi, I hope you are having a good weekend, here in the U.K. we've got a 4 day weekend to celebrate our Queens Diamond Jubilee. There's a lot going on here in the U.K. this year and I'm very proud to be British.
Our Queen is celebrating 60 years on the throne, what a great achievement, another 3 years she will be our longest serving monarch.Also this year we are hosting the Olympics, with the Olympic Torch Relay taking place as I speak.
Anyway, with all this going on, the shops are full of patriotic things, food, drink, clothes and houseware. I couldn't resist  a metre of this fabric.


I made some bunting with it for my conservatory.






A few other patriotic buys.

 I only bought these biscuits for the tin, lol.


Hubby bought me this tapestry two Christmases ago and decided to dust it off and try to get it finished.


Can't beat a glass of Pimms in the summer, it's got to have fruit and cucumber in the glass though !!!!

I'll be at the seaside celebrating so whatever you are doing, have a fabulous time. I won't have any internet access so will catch up with you when I'm back.

xxxxDebxxxx

14 comments:

Kashi said...

Looks like fun, have a good time celebrating!

Stocki said...

Hi Deb... I hope you are in the dry! Love the bunting... I bought the same tin for the same reason...shame I HAD to eat the biscuits :) Enjoy the rest of the weekend....Hugs, Jill x

Anonymous said...

Hi Deb, I know we are in full celebration mode here too. We get next week Monday off though. Love your sweet banner! Can't wait to see your finished tapestry! :) Hugs, J

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

I bet it is just so EXCITING over there right now!! I just loveeeeee the photos and your banner is AMAZING!!

patchworkandlace said...

That fabric is gorgeous and your bunting made from it ,lovely pics xx

Martha Herrera said...

The banner is super cute! I also love the tin, and your tapestry is coming along beautifully. Thanks for sharing.

Hugs,
Martha

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh how fun Deb! I especially LOVE the beautiful and elegant biscuit tin featuring the Queen!

Lynnda said...

How fun Deb!!!Love the photos and banner!!! Awesome... hugs...xoxo

Unknown said...

Oh how I wish I could join in all the fun Deb! Your buys are fantastic, love your bunting. Did you enjoy the flotilla yesterday?? Keep enjoying a bit more! Ira x

Susanne said...

What fun stuff - I bet it is lots of fun to get caught up in the celebration. Congrats to your lovely queen.

Colleen Dietrich said...

Neat bunting, Deb!

~Tammy~ said...

I can only imagine how exciting it had been there! I love love your banner bunting! So so pretty!

Ros said...

Love your bunting!

Unknown said...

Such an amazing banner my friend..

Hugs~

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