Day Job Break

 I'm about to embark on a two week break from the chalkface.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited to be holidaying in my own home.

Just me and the new stamens I've bought.

 And a few other bits and pieces.

Glad to have a break from this; for all the right reasons.

 No more incessant counting into groups of 3, after 28 workers have

made apple crumble and the like.

 Or the antics of Calico Capers.

I've set up a vignette of lace and lovely.

Set off by Rachel Khoo's Little Paris Kitchen. 

 I used Rachel's inspiration to make

passionfruit filled and meringue topped vanilla cakes with the workers.

I know, no pamplemousse as she directed.

In fact, not that long ago I'd never even heard of pamplemousse till I realised it was our grapefruit.

But a make do solution to the chalkface's yield of passionfruits.

 I let the workers have carte blanche with their approach.

I am not unhappy with the results.

Those piping bags can bring a grown-up undone.

  If you are worried I am going to lolling around.

Doing nothing.

You'd be wrong.

There's works in progress to complete.

Remember these Easter Lillies I dried out?

I'll be making some frippery soon.

 Stay relaxed.

I'll be sending lots of postcards.