Brighten the day

I did a very early morning airport run to deliver James to his plane on time and have been in the office since 6.15. That is early even by my standards. Am I the only person who thinks so? And so he's gone for a much needed two week break at home, currently winging his way towards London, where there is a short layover and a small hop over to the homeland. I'd love if he could have taken me with him but leave allowances won't let it be so.

And so, to brighten my day (it's raining to top off everything)here is a list of the things, places and people who have been making me smile recently.

I am investigating a New Year's weekend getway here. Isn't it stunning? I cannot wait.

I've signed up to do this. Again, I cannot wait and hope that my intermittent internet access will allow full participation.

Congratulations to this lady for her recent engagement. She and her fiance sound like they are made for each other.

Wishing I could carry of vintage glamour like this lovely lady

And last but not least wracking my brains for a good present for James when he's the least materialistic person in the world and I don't have access to decent shops anyway! Ok, this is less making me smile and more causing me to furrow my brow but never mind. It's a small problem really.

That should keep me occupied for a while! Hope you all have things to make you smile too.