It was my mum’s birthday so I bought her these beautiful ravishes roses. I love the bright colours and the layered petals. Always a treat.
Ravishing Roses
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Edinburgh
I spent a few days in Edinburgh and it’s surrounding areas recently. The drop in temperature was a welcome reprieve from the heatwave in London and the city itself had lots to offer.
I spotted Scott Monument, visited the Princes Street Gardens and walked up Calton Hill with an unfinished National Monument in a Greek-style replica of the Parthenon.
I also did a day trip further out of Edinburgh and saw the beautiful Kelpies statues, visited Stirling castle with its blooming garden and then went to Loch Lomond’s village of Luss with it’s stunning scenery. I was even lucky enough to catch a lovely Highland cow.
I spent time in Edinburgh’s various museums, lively streets and soaked in the architecturally beautiful buildings. It was a short trip and I packed in lots and I look forward to going back again to see what else I missed.
Dahlia ‘Mystic Dreamer’
I love the symmetry of this dahlia (Mystic Dreamer). Walking past and catching it at a glance it looked almost 3D in shape, the details of the petals creating depth. I always love coming across new flowers and I think the simpler ones can be as striking as those more complex.
Eid-al-Fitr 2026/1447: Eid Mubarak
This year Ramadan has been a difficult one with so many Muslims in the world in unsafe times. War, famine and occupation has been too present during the sacred month, and now we have reached Eid It will be an unsettling and sad day for many. I pray that Allah accepts our fasts and prayers and showers us with his mercy and blessings. I hope everyone is able to spend the day enjoying time with family and friends, being grateful for everything they have. May those going through hardships find peace and ease soon. Eid Mubarak everyone.
Goodbye 2025
Today is the last year of 2025. There’s been highs and lows and sadly still too many wars being waged in this world. I pray that next year these come to an end and that people find peace and justice. Here are my favourite photos of 2025. May 2026 be a better one for us all. Happy New Year.
Perfect Autumn day
I love the sunny, calm Autumn days that we can get. The crisp air and the blue sky really awaken the senses and make a walk in the park quite wonderful.
Fiery colours
I love the changing shades of autumn, the reds, oranges and yellows, the colours of fire but without the heat. The ArcelorMittal Orbit in the bright sunlight fits right in with it red exterior.
Fiery Sunflower
I love this fiery looking sunflower, not sure I’ve seen these reddish colour petals before, and it seems that I’m not the only one that loves it, the bee in the middle is in his element.
Aquilegia Earlybird
I saw these lovely Aquilegia ‘Earlybird’ purple flowers in a park in London. I’ve never seen them before and thought they were quite unusual but really pretty. Always a better walk when you spot something new and eye catching.
Eid-al-Fitr 2025/1446: Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all the Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr. The days of fasting were quite short this year and the month of Ramadan sped by, just as I was getting used to the change of routine. It was a difficult Ramadan to see the ceasefire broken in Gaza and Palestinians subjected to more bombardments and bloodletting, May Allah have mercy. Eid is a day of celebration, and as we spend time with our loved ones, we will be thinking and praying of the Palestinians and others around the world that have empty places at their dinner tables. May Allah accept our fasts, prayers and forgive our sins, May Allah have mercy on us all.
