Kindred Spirit Day!

Well it arrived. The day started off dull and unpromising but this did not dampen our spirits. I met my friend Shan off the train at Hebden Bridge and we went straight for some lunch and to catch up. Then we wandered around the shops and looked for some creative inspiration, we were not disappointed. We went into 'Heart' where I bought three beautiful heart shaped buttons.

Then on to 'The Yorkshire Soap Company' where we "ooohed" and "arhhhed" over soaps in the shape of cup cakes and chocolates and others in slices of scenes with palm trees and people. We called in 'Spirals' where I bought a felt purse and all the time Shan was making mental notes of colours and patterns all around us. The greengrocer had a beautiful display outside his window and I couldn't help taking a photo of it.

We drove over towards Halifax to 'Studio 339' where I purchased a beautiful silk rose corsage/brooch, I said "I haven't got a black and grey one" to which Shan replied " It will be good for funerals" I bought it anyway!

We got lost on the way but found some interesting places like the wide cobbled lane winding down a hill and the stripped bare tree in the middle of a field.

We got home to have afternoon tea. The cake went down well and Shan had tea out of my rarely used, Beryl ware teapot. The bits and pieces of chintz ware and Cath Kidson were also dusted off for the occasion.

Shan brought me a print (see photo-Shan is hiding behind it-she's very shy!) It's a print of hers called 'Favourite Chair' and fits in with the decor of our dining room so I guess that's where it will go. I am trying to get Shan to do a blog and show her jewellery and prints but she's reluctant to start something she feels she won't be able to give 100% to.

When Hubby came home we had meatballs and spaghetti for dinner and I made banana bread and butter pudding- mmmmmmm very nice!

The perfect end to a perfect day!