I'm such a lucky sew and sew

 I have had such a happy day
Silver sewer came to have lunch with me after leaving her car at the garage for it's MOT . She bought these pretty white Alstromeria flowers for me . So pretty sitting on my desk . I'm not sure of the spelling but it's near enough .
Then more happiness , Elaine had been to a  machine embroidery workshop , she had several pieces to show me . She had done this orange butterfly for me knowing I like the colour orange and butterflies .
This last few days I have had a Magpie parading around my garden . Do they say one for sorrow ? Oh dear!! Perhaps if I say good morning Mr magpie all will be well .
We have had such a lot of rain for two days . Peonies are dashed to the ground  , Lettuce seeds I put in must have been washed away .But I have two bridal bushes that look superb . I noticed a hole in the coleus , out came the slug pellets . I don't like using them but I cannot let my hard work in the garden be gobbled up overnight .