keeping it :)

Today I turned 45 :) It's been a lovely day, with lots of time with and messages from family and friends, gifts, and - possibly best of all - I didn't have to do any cooking! Bliss!

I've decided to keep this blog going, with just a small name tweak. I'll keep The Wild Backyard as my general chat about the garden, family and other 'stuff' space, and there'll be another be another added to the stable soon - a travel blog - where Miss Tizz will also contribute (12 days to go!), but this one can stay as my 'meme' blog.

Along with the name change here, a new self-portrait is due. No photoshopping or any sort of alterations; this is me at 45:

(... well you didn't think I was going to go without the war paint, did you?)

And this is my silk scarf, ready for Paris :)