Parasols.

Parasols.

Not the big beachy ones, but the beautiful lacy, frilly ones that were 

co ordinated with a lady's outfit, becoming such a fashion accessory.

This is one of the most well known parasol paintings, by Monet.

And this one, by Albert Edelfelt, a Finnish painter.

Isn't it just the perfect colour to go with her shawl?

Look at the way the tree blossoms are silhouetted on the fabric.

There is a purpose to these Parasol paintings, and that is to show you my very own Victorian style parasol.

Bought for me by my daughter around fifteen years ago, it has rather languished in a box since we returned from France.

But yesterday the sun spent the day with us, hotter than any other day, I think, and Parasol made its reappearance in my English garden.

 I lay in my lounger chair , gazed at  the blue blue sky, and relaxed...just for a wee while.

The parasol was a perfect sunblock.

Then again.... a little quilty Sunbonnet Sue parasol!

Maybe I should be sewing.

The weekend here is known as August Bank Holiday, and is a favourite time for tourists to take their last holiday in Cornwall.

Roads are gridlocked, beaches are full.

But the weather is amazing.