A lovely package came my way on Saturday. Emma at Silverpebble had a giveaway, which I won, and she sent me all of these pretty things. For those of you who aren't familiar with her blog, I can highly recommend a visit. Emma makes gorgeous silver jewellery, often inspired by nature, or with vintage finds or sea glass. The gorgeous necklace she sent me includes handcarved mother of pearl buttons made in the 19th century, a 1920s freshwater pearl and two tiny Roman beads made between 100 and 400 AD. Amazing. Needless to say I absolutely love it.
She also sent me a vintage box full of treasures, Seaham seaglass, Caribbean shells and coral, and loads of packets of seeds. And a fantastic magazine about turning your hobby into a business. I absolutely love reading that kind of thing, hearing people's inspiring stories, and how they've created a business doing something they love. Thank you Emma, it was such a kind and thoughtful gift.
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It was a bit of a sad day here yesterday. Our dear piggie, Mrs Armitage, was put to sleep. She was quiet on Sunday, not really eating, and when I put her in her run she didn't spend much time out on the grass at all. I went up to see her first thing yesterday morning, and she had collapsed. I got the children to say goodbye to her, and then I told her it was time and scooped her up and we both went to the vets together. I came back on my own.
I think I'm probably missing her most out of all of us. I always had half an eye on the weather so that I knew when it was good for her to go outside, and I always saved her the tastiest fresh tidbits. There's a guinea pig sized hole in my life.
For the rest of the week I have a little allotmenting planned, assuming there is a dry morning or two. And maybe a little writing, I've been hopeless at fitting it in. There's lots of tidying and re-organising to be done as well, I'm re-arranging the boys' bedrooms a little. I don't like the feeling of things not being neat and organised. But when it's done I always feel more positive and energised. Maybe I'll draft them in to help me during half term. I hope you enjoy the rest of the week. CJ xx
I'm so sorry. She was a lovely piggie and I know everyone cared deeply about her. Hugs to you, CJ.
ReplyDeleteRun free Mrs Armitage. I feel sure she is munching away on dandelions quite happily in the place where guinea pigs go when they die. But that doesn't mean you will miss her any less. Hugs to you all. And congrats on your win, that looks like the most fabulous giveaway prize.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Mrs. Armitage had to be put down. You know how much I enjoyed seeing her on your blog. I have a very special place in MY heart for the piggies.
ReplyDeleteHow are the boys doing? I'm sure they will miss here too.
So sorry about Mrs. Armitage :(
ReplyDeleteOh CJ.....I'm so sorry to hear about your sweetie. Sending think thoughts to you all as you make your way through the week. She was lucky to have you all as you all her. Glad you got this pretty parcel of vintage goodness to bring some light into your day. Thinking of you pal....hang in there......Nicole xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteEmma sent you a wonderful collection of things.. I also won one of her pretty necklaces. I'm so sorry about your little Mrs. Armitage passing on. I'm scared of when we lose our little dog.. he's such a beloved part of our lives. I hope you have a nice week ahead. ((hugs)), Teresa
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Mrs Armitage, a sad loss to your daily life. She lived a good and happy guinea pig life...you will have to do some nice things to cheer yourselves up with. Have a read of the mag, I've read the whole thing cover to cover and it is really good i thought. The necklace is lovely! what a lovely give-away that was. And sea glass in a bottle! so cute. X
ReplyDeleteso sorry about your little piggie xxx thinking of you all xxx
ReplyDeletesuch gorgeous things from Emma, she is so talented and lovely x
Poor family! Hope you all have a better half term and have happy memories of Mrs Armitage.
ReplyDeleteHappy and sad indeed. Its always so sad to lose a pet, they are such a big part of the family aren't they ?
ReplyDeleteHugs to all, Kate xx
What a beautiful parcel of treasures and such a pretty necklace. So sorry to hear about your piggie. They make such lovely pets and I remember how sad we felt when ours died. x
ReplyDeleteWow, a very impressive generous giveaway, a beautiful necklace. Sorry to hear about your loss of Mrs Armitage, pets really are a part of the family and daily routine.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I have tears. I know how loved she was. And I know the guinea-pig sized hole too. I still miss Brave Sir Robin. xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your beautiful piggie.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Mre Armitage. Losing pets is always hard. What a lovely package from Emma though.
ReplyDeleteHey CJ,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Mrs Armitage. Perhaps when the time is right, you might consider another couple of pigs? Theyare so lovely after all.
Leanne xx
Poor Mrs. Armitage! She looked like such a sweet piggie and had such a brilliant name (Quentin Blake?). Try to take comfort from the fact that she had a lovely life and was obviously very much loved. Gorgeous giveaway - I love the Roman beads. Have a lovely half term and good luck with the bedrooms - I'm itching to tidy E's but I've been told not to touch it until post exams in case I lose a vital piece of paper! xx
ReplyDeleteYes, she was named after the Quentin Blake character, and her partner in crime, who died the year before, was called Lulu, from one of the same stories. In actual fact she was a lot more like Olga da Polga, always on the lookout for an adventure.
DeleteSorry that you have lost your little pet - it;s a hard decision to make.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Armitage. Sending hugs to you all. X
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this sad news, for little critters they do manage to leave a huge hole in your heart when anything happens to them. She had a wonderful life living with your family, I know how you spoilt her with delicious, fresh treats, she was loved.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear your news, its kind o
ReplyDeletef the deal we make when we have pets isnt it? I have had a fair few guinea pigs, as a child and as a parent, thy are good pets, x
I lost one of my chickens last week, she had shown signs of not being as well as she should but not enough to warrant a trip to the vets. She passed away the day after she had spent a day stealing blueberries from the beak of our other chicken and following me round the garden and sneaking under the bird table. Its good to have happy memories and I am sure you and your children have plenty of those, take care x
Sorry to hear about the loss of your pet, they do leave a huge hole in our lives when they are gone. x
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your guinea pig loss, poor Mrs Armitage & poor you! Lots of hugs xx
ReplyDeletePoor Mrs Armitage, I am so sorry to hear that she had collapsed and had to be put to sleep...yes, our beloved pets do leave an empty and sad space in our hearts when they are gone.
ReplyDeleteOn a happier note your necklace is beautiful and what a lovely package of treasures. I love receiving packages, especially when it is a surprise.
Take care dear C.J.
xoxoxo ♡
Sorry about your guinea pig - that's sad for you all. I've missed sone of your posts recently but had a look back - gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the giveaway which all looks rather good. My sympathies for your guinea pig. Enjoy your time on the plot.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and you too. Flighty xx
oh I am so sorry about Mrs Armitage, I can imagine how sad you feel, hugs to you all. Our little piggie Tuc means the world to us, they are little pets with huge characters aren't they. You have posted some lovely photos of her in the past.
ReplyDeleteOn a happier note, what a super parcel, so many treats - I have that magazine and I could happily browse it for hours.
Thinkng of you
Caz xx.
Oh CJ, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Armitage. You took such good care of her - she had the best life of any guinea pig I've ever heard of.
ReplyDeleteoh dear.....i'm so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Armitage...i understand all too well how that feels. :(
ReplyDeletehope you enjoy your allotmenting.....:) xo
Dear CJ so sorry to hear about Mrs Armitage so sad. Pets do come so much part of the family that it leaves such a hole when they are no longer with us. Congratulations on winning Silverpebbles's giveaway I have always admired her work. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry CJ. But your little piggie had the best life x
ReplyDeleteLife always seems to contain the light and the shade - you've summed it up here perfectly. I hope you're doing OK and enjoying some sunny weather at the allotment. xx
ReplyDeleteSo sad to loose a pet. Thinking of you. :(
ReplyDeleteA wonderful gift - I keep looking at Emma's makes - they look great. x
Oh CJ, I am so sorry about Mrs Armitage. May she rest in peace. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about Mrs. Armitage CJ. She was lucky to have you and I know she lived a very full life with you all in it.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about Mrs Armtitage. It sounds as though she lived a very full guinea-pig life and was very loved by you and your family. I'm thinking of you and hope that you can remember all the happy things about life with her. Your wonderful gift from Emma is a real treat: beautiful and full of history too. Hope you enjoy working on your allotment:)
ReplyDeleteCathy x
Poor piggie, it's awful to have to make that decision even when you know it's the best thing to do. Pets are such important parts of our families, aren't they? Congratulations on your win, what a lovely giveaway xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your guinea pig. Having pets is such an great experience, but having to say goodbye to them is heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteDear Miss Piggie, you will be missed. I bet your heart is so sad today. Miss Piggie had a wonderful life that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
When I had to take 'Roger' (No 2's hamster) to the vet.. I was heartbroken. Who would have thought... Animals become so part of the family.
ReplyDeleteOh CJ, how sad. I was quite heartbroken when my dear little hamster died so I do feel for you. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, I am really sorry about Mrs Armitage. Pets are part of the family, that's all there is to it. On a happy note, that parcel is full of some seriously beautiful and thoughtfully chosen things, best of all that stunning necklace. Emma is so talented. xx
ReplyDeletePoor Piggy, I loved having guinea pigs, so gentle and funny, pets are so much part of the family, a beautiful gift to receive, so many interesting and beautiful wee things there, gorgeous :) enjoy your weekend, hope you get some gardening done x
ReplyDeleteHello CJ -I do 'hop' over to your blog from time to time and always enjoy reading your posts and looking at your photo's.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about "poor piggy" any pet is a loss, they do become so much part of the family.
I do hope you can still enjoy the up-coming bank holiday weekend.
Take Care
All the best Jan
A sweet gift during a sad time. I am sorry about piggy, I hope your heart heals a little with a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletePoor little guinea pig. I know it's better when an animal is no longer suffering but it's still hard... Much love to you x
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