Mother’s day in the botanics
Today was mother’s day here and, appropriately, I went to the botanics with my mum. Although there was some sunshine we got a little chilly eating sandwiches outside. When hot drinks failed to warm us up and the rain started we decided not to continue our walk along the water of Leith but took refuge in the hot houses instead. I was actually pretty glad that the weather forced us in since I hadn’t been in years, not since it started costing more than a donation anyway. Worth paying for once in a while though, especially when the weather reminds you that March is only the very beginning of spring. I’m so glad I took the camera.
There are a mixture of Victorian and 1960s buildings. This one was built in 1858, I wonder if those palms have been there that long, and how small they were to start with.
Apparently my aunt asked permission to climb this staircase once (she wanted to draw from it). Not surprisingly she was denied access on safety grounds.
I also got my mum to take some photos of my new leafy, green beret and asked her what I should call it. So the pattern will be Verity, because I had to listen to her today.
Posted: March 2nd, 2008 under knitting.
Comments: 15
Comments
Comment from Brainsugar
Time: March 3, 2008, 12:07 am
I was similarly forced indoors on a walk there with my boyfriend last week. Still, the hot houses are amazing. The new beret looks great and has been very well named!
Comment from Ellen
Time: March 3, 2008, 12:51 am
What a pretty beret! And your hair is beautiful too!
Comment from –Deb
Time: March 3, 2008, 2:13 am
Verity is just beautiful–it does look great with your hair.
Comment from Hannah
Time: March 3, 2008, 4:06 am
what an unusual and beautiful beret! I adore the texture most of all. i will definitely be ordering that pattern when you put it up!
Comment from Alice from france
Time: March 3, 2008, 9:07 am
The hot house are really beautiful!! I love to see beautiful flowers, thank you Ysolda to share them with us!!
And the Verity beret, i swear it is wonderful!! Really pretty and i love your hair, you defenitely have a beret head!!
Comment from Emilie
Time: March 3, 2008, 12:30 pm
I can’t wait for the pattern.
And I, like your aunt, would LOVE to climb that staircase. Remsemblance to the staircase of death from the recent remake of The Haunting notwithstanding.
Comment from Mindie
Time: March 3, 2008, 12:36 pm
Oh, is that flower a morning glory? Beautiful. Thank you for reminding us that spring is just around the corner, it is cold and wet today and your picture is just what I need to keep me going.
Verity is lovely. I’m not a hat person, just don’t have the head for it, but I think that even I may get away with wearing that one.
Comment from gleek
Time: March 3, 2008, 3:20 pm
ah, gorgeous photos from the botanical gardens! and it is a lovely beret as well :)
Comment from hadley
Time: March 3, 2008, 4:08 pm
Your new hat is stellar. It’s like a little flower perched on your head.
Comment from Lisa
Time: March 3, 2008, 4:25 pm
That’s a beautiful beret pattern. And the color - it says spring!
Comment from Michaela
Time: March 3, 2008, 10:12 pm
Those are beautiful pictures! I really love the beret too. It looks great on you! Good color choice!
Comment from Rhian
Time: March 3, 2008, 10:52 pm
Gorgeous flowers and plants! I keep meaning to pay a visit to Kew (which I think has my nearest hothouse) so I can take photos.
The beret is really lovely and organic-looking. I think I must add it to my list of “essential headgear”. You’re such a talented designer! :)
Comment from choupi
Time: March 4, 2008, 9:18 am
It’s réally nice!
Comment from Julie
Time: March 5, 2008, 2:49 pm
Verity is gorgeous! And the button is perfect. What a nice way to spend Mother’s Day….
Comment from purlpower
Time: March 19, 2008, 9:44 am
very beautiful hat! those blue flowers (morning glory?) grow like weeds where I am now living, they are so lovely
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