random february

Random february, blog worthy.

The Flap clock rolled over to March, something goes wrong once every four years.
The bamboo network under the tiles was removed again and the pavers constructed a sleek terrace before the garden season starts.
Workspace in the market shop at Villa Augustus.
Fabulous flower truck during a walk.
Tuesday afternoon pre nap.
Tuesday afternoon post nap.
Forest walk with balance bike.
Rocking the Rock the Kasbah shirt from Auntie Ank.
Everything off the floor for a thorough vacuuming.
Tulips from Liam.
Second round of Fritillaria, because it is the month for it.
New art on the wall.
Tuesday lunch with French toast.
Tuesday fruit snack.
Picking snowdrops.
Wind-up swimmers club.
Music in the attic.
More mimosas and fritillaria, Febuari favorites.
Family dinner on Saturday evening, liam takes care of the desserts.
Flowerday at work.
Family visit from London.
Homemade maternity blanket for my new great-nephew Imme.

Furthermore, February was a fun month, although this winter seems to last forever, the end is in sight. We are 100% ready for the outdoor season!

fritillaria - february favorite

Fritillaria, february favorite!

february is for fritallaria

Fritillaria, the most cheerful checkered spring bloomer!

Spring in a vase, pretty as a picture!

fritillaria

Friday morning, 26th of February

Sunshine and fritillaria in da house, an announcement of spring.

Fritillaria are my all time favorite spring bulbs!

The delicate checkered pattern of the flowers, absolutely artwork.

easter bouquet

This morning we woke up from a huge racket in the kitchen.
It was already light outside so I dared to walk down, haha...

I immediately noticed that it was lighter in the corner of the bay window.
The huge Monstera in the kitchen corner, had toppled over because it was top-heavy...
What a mess!
The serving cart and tableware were buried under potting soil, but oddly enough, nothing was broken (thank goodness the tamegroute crockery was unharmed) and the Monstera was still intact.
Luckily it didn't happen in the middle of the night.

I've put the Monstera in a shady spot in the backyard for the time being. I looked it up and it should be possible to put the houseplant outside from May to September.

Today was my day off, but we didn't sleep long in our bedroom, because of the sudden early 'wake up call'. So we had a super early Easter breakfast in bed.

Well tomorrow I have a late shift, so another chance to sleep a little longer.

In the meantime, the 'normal life' at my workspace Villa Augustus is still going on, at least a bit. The kitchen still prepares daily room service meals for the few hotel guests, as well as the fresh antipasti and take-away pizza's, we sell in the market. And also in the bakery, they make fresh bread, cakes and cookies as usual. Only the restaurant is closed. Currently the whole interior is being refreshed, with help from the staff from all departments. Quite a special time and atmosphere.

I'm happy to be able to work in the market 3 days a week since the crisis began, so I can still make myself useful at work and don't have to stay home every day.

Matter of course we follow the guidelines of the RIVM (the National Institute for Health and Environment). Besides the regular 'market' activities, there is enough time for other stuff, like painting furniture, arranging extra flower bouquets to sell in the market shop.

For the Easter weekend I made bouquets with spring flowers from the auction.

And of course a bouquet for our kitchen table, which now has moved to replace the empty 'Monstera' space.

checkered fritillaria flowers

Sunday morning, 3rd of February

Sunshine and fritillaria in da house, it seems like an announcement of spring.
I'm fond of the delicate spring bulbs!
The checkered patterns of the flowers are incredibly sophisticated, one by one small graphic artworks.

fritillaria

Monday on the 'show off' shelf; the Fritillaria meleagris.

I'm fond of these spring bulbs!
The checkered patterns of the flowers are incredibly sophisticated, one by one small graphic artworks.

The Fritillaria postcard is the work of artist Martin Jarrie.

framed fritillaria