There's nothing like a few sunny days to lighten the mood, is there? I don't know whether it's been all that rain we had, followed by the sunshine, but the hawthorn blossom is looking especially beautiful this year. There's wild garlic popping up in the grass verges - and Jack-by-the-hedge too. Soon they'll be joined by masses of the tiny cream coloured flowers that belong to cow parsley. Apart from country walks I've been indulging in a couple of my favourite occupations - crafting and picking up bargains in charity shops. One of my bargains being this bag. I've been wanting a small informal bag with a long strap that I can take with me on those walks. For when I just need the essentials. Phone, house keys, tissues, lip balm. This bag's a Fairtrade one by Earthsquared, and it's got separate compartments inside and a zipped pocket and is in very good condition apart from the mangled bit on the strap. But that's eas...