Hi Alison I hope you can help me,I watched you on Saturday night on the Gatineau show and I absolutely loved the dress you were wearing,please could you tell me where it’s from,I would love it for my next holiday thanksxx

Hi Susan, yes thank you we enjoyed our break in Cornwall that came home earlier as the weather was pretty bad there but beautiful at home. All our birthday celebrations went well and I had a lovely day with Edna in the sunshine. Still trying to arrange to get to see Joe but hopefully it will be soon. I’m took quite a few photographs while we were away and will have them ready for you in the next blog! Thanks for writing to me, love Ali xx

Dear Tina, Colin really enjoyed his birthday with all the family for the first time in ages and we were relatively lucky with the weather in Cornwall. Fowey and Porthleaven are two of my favourites, but we also loved Hale and Polruan too. The Pact was very clever and had me guessing all the way through pretty much… I’m sorry to know that you also aren’t sleeping well – and I would imagine that fibromyalgia has a lot to do with that. I think none of a sleep as well as we get older now. Back at the Q this Saturday, so I will see you then love Ali xx

Dear Jill, lovely to hear from you and what a fantastic story! Very brave of you to head out for new adventures on your own, but delighted that you managed to get to New England in the fall. Loving the fact you kept the secret to yourself about Diamonique – I always do too! I hope you’ve managed to enjoy some of this beautiful weather we’ve been having. Love Ali xx

Dear Mary, I’m so sorry I didn’t get round to responding to your last comment. I was thrilled to know you are expecting a grandson, and now to know that Jack and his girlfriend are moving into their cottage. They may well already be there as I’m rather late in responding to this comment to as we’ve been away. You are going to make the most wonderful grandma, and it’s really sweet of you to be helping them prepare their home. I’d love to see what your garden looks like – and I’m certain your mum would be delighted to have made it happen for you. I have to admit I was tempted by the lanterns from Luxe Form – we have another illuminating TSV this Saturday! Cornwall was fun and we had a few glorious days before heading home. Photos in the new blog. You take care and I hope you’ll have managed a few lazy days in between the hard work! Sounds like you need a rest from work too. Love Ali xx

Hi there Jo, you made me laugh with your comment about your mum vacuuming your room while you were still in bed! My mum did the same thing at around 6 am! I think my hot flushes probably keep me awake – up to 6 a night, hard to believe it’s been 10 years since they started. I too though sleep very lightly and Colin snores! I’m loving the sound of your fox – I just wish whatever was visiting our garden and still eating my roses would leave us alone! Colin’s birthday was grand and we had a lovely time in Cornwall. I agree with you about the county – something very special about this part of our country. I did a bit of reading about Daphne du Maurier and she had a very interesting life. Was surprised by the accusation of plagiarism! I hope you’ve been enjoying the sunshine but taking time out to rest. Thanks for keeping in touch, love Ali xx

Hi Karen, And thanks for the birthday wishes! I can’t believe it was almost a fortnight ago! We had a lovely time in Cornwall and I’ll be sharing the photos on the new blog. I hope all is well with you, love Ali xx

Dear Jules, Well done you for capturing the SuperMoon – I only ever seem to see it when I’m driving! Yes, I was very chuffed with my crescent moon pic – Colin was impressed! We had a lovely time for his birthday and Cornwall was fun. Home now and cracking on with the garden in the sunshine. Making the very best of it. I hope you and yours are well. love Ali xx