A few days ago I

went to the allotment to sketch the hollyhocks and photograph a new doll.

She jumped out the basket and scrambled to the top of this hollyhock, needless to say she has been named Hollyhock.

It was lovely and warm with a feeling of Autumn days and tidying the allotment for the winter.

This little painting suits the mood I am in. Feeling summer is over and no more knitting on the beach. Ready to get the sewing machine oiled and winter projects out. Lots of ideas and can't make up my mind which one to start first.