Not sure you need more words - the photos speak volumes! Today I have picked out some of the flowers that we saw - this is just a fraction of the photos we took - over 300! Chelsea is inspirational on so many levels - the show gardens are stunning but feel out of reach for 'us' the normal gardener. But the little gardens do make it feel more possible. We decided to look for little bits of ideas we could take home with us. The colour combinations were stunning and could be adapted, the under-planting in pots, the close planting in a small garden etc..... The red ladybird poppies were amazing dotted carefully amongst the pastel palette. It makes your heart sing! 


We arrived at Chelsea at about 8.15 and managed to stay until 4 - by this time I was EXHAUSTED. I did feel disappointed that I couldn't manage any more as there was still lots to see and I would have liked another visit to the show gardens - but hey ho! I had managed to walk all around the Chelsea Flower Show.  Last year I was in a wheel chair. We also managed to drink a whole jug of Pimms (I wonder if that is good for my kidneys) We came home with a new member of our family - a beautiful heron who now stands proudly by the water feature in the garden. And my new extravagant hat which I love and will be worn all summer. 


Yesterday was a full stop day - I need to plan more of those as they do help me to recover. It isn't what I had planned but it was very necessary. 


Today all my chicks will be in their nest. Josh and Debs are coming home for the weekend. Chloe also comes home after working all week at a boat show. Tomorrow we are going to the ballet in London with J and D. I love London in the sunshine it is so beautiful. On Sunday we are celebrating Adam and Joys significant birthdays with a family party. Lovely! On Monday Josh goes for a final interview for a possible new job in London. Very exciting! 


Today I have flower arranging and then hospital appointment with my rheumatologist. I am hoping that I will move to 6 monthly appointments now after a year of seeing him 3 monthly. All my autoimmune diseases seem to be under control which is completely amazing. My kidneys seem to have settled down after the pain at the beginning of the week. So all is looking good for the time being. I am always on my guard - maybe I always will be. 


Maybe more photos tomorrow. 


I hope you all have wonderful weekend plans