Autumn Time

It has  got to that time in the year when business dwindles away and I start to worry about the amount of income coming in. I should be used to this. I know this is how it is and that I have to keep money from busier times to tide me over untill business picks up again. I also know that I should take advantage of the free time to do some craft work but  there is that constant worry in the back of my mind. It also un nerves me when other places still seem to be getting plenty of business. I obviously do need to find some more productive ways of advertising. I still haven't joined a company such as LastMinute.com, Lateooms.com or Booking.com as apart from them taking 15% I also think that I miss out on the initial contact with the prospective customers which I think is really important. If business doesn't pick up as much as I'd like then I'll have to bite the bullitt and go with one of the above companies..

Llandudno Christmas Fayre 2013

Just 4 minutes down the road, Madoc Street in Llandudno was closed off on Wednesday night in order for the marquees to be set up. How the guys managed to erect them I do not know as there was a gale blowing and it was bitter . Earlier on in the week we'd had horrendous hail storms so it didn't look too promising for the fayre. However by Thursday the stall holders, over a hundred, had got themselves installed and were ready to trade. When I popped down on Thursday I recognised many stall holders from previous years but there were many new stalls too.                                                                             

This stall sold rings made from old silver tea spoons. It's worth checking out their website

Good warming drinks on offer

Between the marquees there was an entertainment stage so there were various entertainers to keep the crowds entertained

 This man makes coracls and teaches bush craft

Womens chior  proved popular

Playing a dulcimer

A duo playing folk songs

There was certainly a good selection of products being sold.

Lymehurst Garden

Comma

 The wonderful weather really brought the garden into life not only flower wise but also all the bees and butterflies that it attracted.I absolutely love butterflies and was delighted to see Commas this year. I think it's the first time I've had one in my garden. The one butterfly that I'm not happy with this year is the Cabbage White or  in my garden it should be re named Kale White. As you'll see from the photos they had a real feast!!!

Red Admiral

The caterpillars have had a feast!!

My kale skeleton!!

                                                                                                       



Not sure about the adage "live and let live" any more!! But there has been plenty of beautiful flowers to take my mind off greedy caterpillars

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Marigolds adding a touch of colour and they last well

An amazing iris. Never seen one this colour before

Alium

I love these poppies are so bright and cheerful

Yet another type of poppy

My first attempt at growing Morning Glory

The colour of these flowers is  incredible. Each morning you look forward to seeing another new bloom

Ongoing Work In The Front Garden At Lymehurst

The square lawn about to be tranformed to a round one

 I have lots of ideas for the garden but as ever it takes time for the plans to become reality. Now when business is slowing right down, (too much for my liking!)as soon as the weather is reasonable I've been out gradually re doing the lawn and borders. Still got a way to go but at least it's coming together.

It took a while to mark out the cicle

..almost there

The finished product, now I just have to move the plants around!!

An Even Nicer Way To Receive A Deposit

 It's always good to get a booking but there is something really nice when guests don't just send the deposit cheque in an envelope but send  it in a lovely card.

Looking Back Over The Glorious Summer

 Well at last we had a real summer and it lasted so long too. It was wonderful  to be able to go out without having to wear lots of layres of clothes. Apparently it was the best summer for 7 years!!! I only hope we don't have to wait that long again. The feel good factor throughout Llandudno was palpable. Businesses from shops,cafes to the suppliers of all the accommodation providers all felt the benefit of an increase in tourism due to the weather.

 The garden at Lymehurst definitely enjoyed the summer weather and seemed to suddenly erupt into a mass of colour. Insect,having taken a battering during the spring time lept into life and it was wonderful to have  so many butterflies and bees in the garden.

Butterflies love Buddleia

A new vibrant blue bisto set adds another touch of colour to the seating area in the front garden at Lymehurst

This rock rose came from a cutting I got from my friend.

My first attempt at growing Morning Glory and it was glorious in a morning to find new flowers blooming

I love aliums and I tried several different types

The poppies choose where to flower and add such a burst of colour throughout the garden at Lymehurst B & B ......and best of all they are free!!

This is the first time I have noticed the  comma butterfly in the garden at  lymehurst                   
     

  

Happy Event

Since the Honey Fair back in September my niece and Australian husband had a Service of  Blessing in her home town of Conwy. This enabled all relatives and friends to celebrate their marriage too. The weather couldn't have been better that weekend. On the Sunday we'd planned to have a buffet for relatives before they departed home. (That is a plus point of having a bigger property as I offered to hold the buffet  here at Lymehurst) As it was so sunny. we were actually able to have everybody sitting out in the garden. It was lovely to be able to sit outside and eat and chat in the sunshine.

My niece and husband

Enjoying the sunshine in the garden at Lymehurst

...Mother of the bride now totally relaxed after all the preparations

Honey Galore

The variety of honey on sale at the Conwy Honey Fair was amazing. So many different  types,colours and  textures, it was hard to choose. Consequently I came home laden with jars of honey from different stalls

 Just look at the different colours and textures

This honey has the honey comb included. I 'm looking forward to trying this

Looks so good with the sun shining throught the honey and  honey comb

I had to restrict my self to 3 plants as I couldn't carry anymore! All I need to do now is dig my new front borders so I can plant them