Loungewear

OK, so I might be preparing for winter. I bought this loungewear set today. No I didn’t really know that loungewear was a thing. I thought they were very fluffy pyjamas. But no, loungewear it is!

I saw them in John Lewis and couldn’t resist. The trousers are so fluffy, I resemble Mr Tumnus from Narnia. Don’t care though, they’re toasty warm! Let’s face it, I’m usually cold. So having warm legs is a novelty.

I haven’t been to John Lewis for ages. But it was a great place to meet a friend for a coffee, mince pie and lots of chat. It’s been a while since we caught up too so there was a lot to cover.

I then spent the rest of the day in a rather chilly unit packing gingerbread. As one does on a Saturday. Another friend had a huge order to fulfil and sent up the gingerbread equivalent of the Bat Signal. Pity I had to wear chef’s whites and not my fluffy loungewear.

Saunter

Met up with Katie and Archie for a saunter round Blickling this morning.

It felt cooler when I got up, so I opted for long sleeves. I was regretting this choice by the time I got to the yard as it was warmer than I thought. Let’s just say I was a tad warm…

They say horses sweat and women glow, well I was definitely a horse today. Pity I didn’t get to spend the afternoon in a field eating. I let Buddy have that one while I cleaned out the lorry and tidied his bedroom.

Layered look

Today saw the return of the overtrousers! It’s 1 June, right?! I’ve been cold all day. The fan heater made an appearance at one point. As did the layered look. I headed to the yard wearing many!

Decided to free jump Buddy. He made me laugh as I’d barely set up the channel and he trotted over the jump. He’s so easy to work with. He picks which way he wants to go. It’s so much fun.

Thought I’d let him play, so kept putting it up for him. He was loving it. Ended up at belly button height – an official measuring system right there! Guessing it was 1.10m or so. I’ve got long legs so who knows?!

We were both a tad warm by the end. I didn’t need all my layers after all.

Taking the piste

I had to break out the winter over trousers today! It was Baltic out there. These bad boys don’t get used much. As you can see from the state of them. They’ve been hung in my boot room for so long, they’ve bleached in the sun.

They’re also way too big for me. So I tend to feel like a small child dressing up while wearing them. I have to buy men’s ones so that they are long enough for me. They kinda look like those 1920 trousers with the wide thighs. The ones you see in 1920s photos.

Still they kept my thighs toasty warm. So who cares if I look like I should be riding an elephant or flying a plane. Being warm is good right now.

Thawing out

Today has been mostly about keeping warm. The heating wasn’t working when I was peopling this morning. Which meant that I got rather cold. Then back to check the kittens and another cold house. Then took the girls for a walk in the bracing air. And finally hunkered down in cottage to warm up and work.

The fields behind the cottage was just stunning. It wasn’t just the cold that took my breath away. I am a total country girl at heart. Wide open spaces do it for me.

Having now thawed out, I’m back out in the cold for another Christmas meal. Thankfully, this one is in the warm!

Stoked

The twig burner has been called into action today. It’s been rather cold. And it seems I have one too!

Woke up feeling rather under the weather (where does that phrase come from?!). Still managed to get stuff down but at a slightly slower pace. Blooming germs. I really don’t like being ill. Thankfully it’s just a cold so will pass soon.

At least the twig burner has made my little house feel toasty, cozy and warm. And that makes me very happy.

Sit tight

I had a brainwave today. My thighs have been getting cold when I’ve been riding. So I was wracking my brains to think how I could keep them a bit warmer without adding too much bulk. I found a lovely long riding coat, but it was on 29 weeks back order. Not sure I’ll need it in Summer!

Then I remembered when I used to ski, I would use thermal tights under my ski trousers.

As I have a drawer of tights that I’m hardly using, I tried putting a pair under my jodhpurs. It worked. And a nice bonus was they kept my feet warm too. Hurrah!!

Summer feelings

What a glorious day it’s been. Can’t believe how warm it’s been I’ve had the conservatory doors open all day and still been warm.

Managed to get my duvet and the bedding on the line. Everything toasty dry.

Had a full on day. All good stuff though so the day has flown by. Happy Monday everyone!

Lunch in the garden

After the snow, ice and freezing temperatures, it feels good to be able to get outside. Rather productive few hours cutting back the undergrowth. Still a lot to do. Good to make a start. And yes, I need to mow the lawn. I say lawn, it’s mostly moss. Good job I’ve got a scarifier. 😊