So, Matilda got her wish.
In a perfect world I think we could all have done with a slightly heavier snow fall.
But it seems that even a thin blanket of the white stuff exerts a certain magic: all three girls were out of bed and ready for breakfast by 7am. Unheard of on a school day.
And like the rest of the family, Sybil loves it too. Shame it’s all gone.
It may be gone but it could come back! Glad the girls were happy! Have a great half-term, white or otherwise.
Felt a little cheated on the snow front this time round too, but still was magical looking out of the windows this morning. Love the pics. V.best Naomi
My fingers are crossed for more, but I have a feeling this is all we’re going to get. Funnily enough when my email pinged to announce your comment, I was reading all about Viburnam bodnantense Dawn on your blog – my garden is so bleak at this time of year, I think this might be the solution.
Hi Charlotte,Yes, I agree, Viburnham bodnantense Dawn is a really joyful plant at this time of year, with the sweetest of scents too. Went to my osteopath’s yesterday (all par for the course as a gardener!) and his Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) was in flower. It had also been damaged a bit by the snow, so trotted off with a couple of delicious smelling branches as well as getting my back fixed. Can grow rather tall (15m), but in my dream large garden, this would be great for winter scent and stunning foliage too. V.best Naomi
There was no snow lying in Bedminster this morning. I feel cheated once again.
That’s just not fair is it? I guess it’s because Montpelier is on higher ground. I remember when we had that amazing hoare frost last year, I was surprised by the way that it was completely Narnia-like at the top of Cotham Brow, but there was nothing at all at the bottom; nothing on Whiteladies Road, but a winter wonderland on the Downs.
Lovely white dust in your part of the world. I’m afraid Vancouver is cold and wet, true to our reputation.
Our children sound like they’re on a similar waking pattern though!
Gorgeous photos…esp of the snowdrops…
Top photos – particularly that fir tree. It is possible we may get more snow, apparently……
beautiful photos. I love Sybil.
Ours is still here- you’re welcome to it!