Photo diary: Project 365, weeks 15 and 16

Two weeks' lot from me today...

Not sleeping well recently, suffering with insomnia, checking the clock on the side table, oh, it's 2 o'clock, three, four, and I'm still tossing and turning. I've already cut down on the caffeine, only have a cup of coffee in the morning, and just herbal or decaf teas in the afternoon, and it doesn't seem to make any difference. 

It was a quick hail, hitting the garden ruthlessly. I was worried about my lovely tulips, and they did look a bit bedraggled afterwards.

I follow Sacla on Instagram, and saw that they've launched a new product - a lemon pesto. It's available in Waitrose, and I couldn't resist buying a jar. The colour is very pale, so it's hardly visible in the photo, but it's definitely there. Lovely lemony flavour, not too overwhelming. We enjoyed it, and it's something different from the classic pesto. 

A new cafe has opened in town, called Opera. I popped in to check if it'd possibly appeal to Sasha. The menu has some lovely things, sadly the seating looks very uncomfortable, with tables placed too close to each other and a few bar stools by the window. Knowing how Sasha likes to sit in comfy leather chairs, and not jammed between the other people, this will be a No-No from him. 

I did buy four cannoli with pistachio cream. By the time I grabbed my phone to take a photo at home, one of them has "mysteriously" disappeared. Holy cannoli!

I've been watching The Other Bennet Sister on BBC iplayer. Bought the book a few years ago, and still haven't had a chance to read it. Ella Bruccolleri's performance is nuanced and flawless. 

I liked that Mr Collins was portrayed sympathetically. I mean, he is an idiot, but a harmless one, and certainly not a villain. You actually feel sorry for him.

Lilac tree is in full bloom... I found a five-petal flower and ate it for good luck. 

Passing by the butcher's shop in the centre, I saw this board and chuckled at the ScorpiAn.

To paint young Merlin to illustrate a poem, I asked Eddie to pose for me with a towel wrapped round his head like a hood, and took a few photos while he patiently obliged me.

Accompanied my guys to the cafe, and laughed when I saw the design on the cappuccino. I mean, what the heck is that supposed to be? A candle?

Another day, another cafe, with a sad looking pup, wearing a backpack.

Our local yarn group has changed the postbox top again, this time it shows Care bears and a rainbow.

On Saturday Eddie and I went to Oxford, looking for a prom suit. We bought a suit all right, even if it costs an arm and a leg. As it's a slim fit, fingers crossed, he doesn't have a growth spurt until July.

We had a quick bite at Itsu, stopped at Uniqlo and TK Maxx. There is going to be a new Lego store open in May at West Gate centre, and I can't wait.

While at the centre, we visited a small art gallery with artwork by Bob Dylan. There are some striking prints, reminiscent of Hopper.

If I win a lottery, I would buy one of his prints.

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