Flowers and Cake

What could be nicer than Flowers and Cake?

So when a friend called me recently and asked if I would provide both 

for her daughters upcoming christening 

of course I said 

YES

A large bouquet of Peonies, sweet william, laurel, cow parsley, mint, foxgloves

and honeysuckle

All the flowers were sourced either from my own garden, a local grower or the side of the road

My respect for Florists increased 

This is physical work!

I think this Posey of Roses with Lupin and Jasmine was my favourite 

The theme of this was scent

There were cakes  as well

The icing station

 Carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting 

Chocolate cupcakes 

and Vanilla cupcakes below 

for which I individually made each rose

but 

in retrospect I think the above petals/flowers look just as good and were so much easier

Things have been a bit all over the place recently

lots of coming and going and reflecting and decisions

Change is something I fear

but attempt to embrace

It often makes me want to retreat like a Tortoise into my shell

I feel quite protective even if I know that the change is a positive thing

I am a big believer in

"feel the fear and do it anyway"

But

that doesn't mean you don't feel it 

So here's to change and the future

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