Counting sheep...
It is the first few trembling minutes of Sunday here in the Swenglish house. We are trying to remind ourselves to forward the clocks in the house before we go to bed, and we are pulling funny faces in front of the mirror as we hope to spot a modest tan after today's summer experience.
Except for the golden light from a few candles, the house mostly rests in darkness now, and the photos bear that grainy, sleepy quality I wish I had the skills to avoid...
On the sofa where my favourite curling-up corner can be found (I can see through the dining area and into the garden from here), rests an inviting lambskin. Given the glorious temperatures today (+19-20!), this ought to be put away until next winter, but I am hesitating. I tell myself that the evenings might still be cold, and surely its cosy appeal can fight off the deceptive summer vibes and allow for it to linger a little longer...?
Yes, here we are, finally arrived at the theme of this blog post.
The clue is in the "baah".
Bath is a very hilly city, and just outside the city, the countryside continues
this up-y-down-y trend, however here painted in green,
with a scattering of woolly wonders.
But, hang on a minute, could this be the world's cheekiest lamb? Let's zoom in for a second...
Yes, definitely! The little lamb is clearly sticking its tongue out at its mum, behind her back!
Tss, tss, caught on camera, my woolly friend!
I know I risk some of my readers falling asleep during this blog post...
... but I just could not resist introducing you to these sweet little fleecy friends,
posing so kindly for me the other day...
To those of you who have managed to stay awake all the way through this post,
I wish you a lovely Sunday and hope it brings you stunning weather and
lots of fun and play!
Helena
Ps. A special hello to those of you who may have found your way here from lovely Annalisa at The Apple Market, who wrote a blog post about The Swenglish Home a few days ago. It was an honour to be featured in your blog, Annalisa, and thank you for all of your kind words!
Dear Helena ! very nice photos !
ReplyDeleteWell, I did not fall asleep while counting your sheep. Quite the contrary. They are eye candy for me. Love their sweet faces and the landscape--oh my. Just beautiful! ~Delores
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Helena. Our friends raise sheep and two of their Ewes just had quadruplets. I cannot wait to go and take some pictures of the little cuties.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
Sue
I luv sheeps. The second photo looks like one of the sheep is sticking the tongue out...hahaha.
ReplyDeleteUnderbara!
ReplyDeleteVår granne har massor av får och snart kommer tiden när de lammar. Finns det nåt gulligare än när de små lammen i svart och vitt springer runt och busar i hagen! I love it!!
Hälsn Annica
Dear Helena,
ReplyDeleteit was a real pleasure for me to write a post about you and your charming house! Thank you for your kind thought in this post.. an unexpected sunday morning gift!!
p.s. Yesterday i went to Ikea (ahhh Ikea!) but today my only plan is going to the beach and stay there to enjoy the sun!! ;O)
Have a great sunny day!
Annalisa
Först - GRATTIS till uppmärksamheten hos Apple Market!
ReplyDeleteVilken härlig och inbjudande soffhörna du visar med alla levande ljus och skolästerna som också blivit ljusstakar - du är verkligen kreativ!
Vilken ljuvlig stad Bath verkar vara med närheten till betande får och vackra omgivningar! Härligt att du vill visa oss!
Önskar dej en härlig och skön söndag och hoppas att våren flödar precis som här!
Kram
Lisa
Försök två...... Skrev precis en hälsning som jag råkade radera... Hrmmmm :-))))
ReplyDeleteMen så vackra får och lamm. Helt magiska bilder med den lätta dimman. Det engelska landskapet där du bor är ljuvligt vackert. Å så fina bilder från Bath också. Känner ju liksom igen mig :-))) Men...... visst ska du behålla fårskinnet i soffan. Tänk vad gosigt att ha det där en regnig sommardag när man vill mysa till det med en filt över sig. Och det vet jag dessutom hur majsigt det är :-)) Fast det var förstås en februaridag, ja eller kväll jag provade det :-))
Änteligen har jag fått tag på tidningen. Åh, ett sånt fint reportage med så vackra bilder. Jag blir så glad och stolt för din skull!
I dag lyser solen. Det är nästan ingen snö kvar alls. Våren är extra tidig i år. Blåsipporna blommar och julrosorna har börjat slå ut. Hittade blommande tusensköna i gräsmattan igår också. Lite udda med tanke på att det ligger lite snö kvar, men inte mig emot. Jag gillar udda :-))
Ja, issch. En timme mindre sömn i natt. Men en timme mer ljus. Det är det helt klart värt :-))
Ta hand om dig!!
Stooooor kram
Charlotte
Dear Helena,
ReplyDeleteI did not feel asleep during reading your post, it was a great pleasure to enjoy all the pictures and to see the little lamb, who was sticking its tongue out at its mum!!
It's still a little bit too cold outside, but I hope we will have a sunny day!
With love, Ingrid
Jeg leser søndag morgen og sovnet ikke...:-)Så morsomt at du oppdaget det lille gjeipende lammet! Sommertid ja...,denne dagen blir for kort,så siden solen skinner får vi skynde oss ut! Fiiin dag til deg og guttene.
ReplyDeleteKlem♥
Lammen är så söta, och det är riktiga vårtecken när man hör små bää ljud. Hoppas ni sovit gott och vaknar till en ny solig dag, otroligt vilket väder vi fått.
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AnnaMaria
Wat een heerlijke foto,s wat zijn ze toch lif die lammetjrs he,heb ze ook in mijn post,teken van het voorjaar.fijne dag lieve groet rosita
ReplyDeleteWowwwwwwwwww...these pictures are amazing !!!..happy sunday....love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteI really really love those sheep pictures, they are so cute and adorable:)
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Henrietta
Nydelige bilder.Jeg får lyst på en Englandsferie :)
ReplyDeleteJööööööh, they are very cute! Yes, I'm still awake and with a big smile in my face. I love that picture with the little lamb whose tongue is a bit naughty :o).
ReplyDeleteHave a good start into the new week.
Alex
Vad mysigt det ser ut med din lilla soffhörna, där du kan sitta och titta ut i trädgården. Vad söta ljusen i skorna är. Underbart söta är också de små lammen, så där mysiga så att man bara vill gosa med dem.
ReplyDeleteKram Dila
Hello, I just found your blog from something on Pinterest. I love the photo's of your sheep! I'm a hand spinner and lover of animals so sheep do not put me to sleep. What lovely images you share! I look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteoi, helena!
ReplyDeleteque delícia de post.
adoro suas fotos.
não seja tão crítica com você mesma. quisera eu ser tão boa fotógrafa...
um beijo.
silvana.
One of my favorite of your posts! Your photography is beautiful. I would frame these. I adore sheep.
ReplyDeleteHelena at you it is very beautiful, thanks for fine photos, they very much inspire!
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