As well as being Síle’s anniversaire today in France is Le Jour du Muguet, the Day of the Lily-of-the-Valley so there are several people selling little bunches in the place de marie

Of course there had to be some on Síle’s birthday card.

The tiny bunch we bought has a starring role on the side-board next to some Alstromera.

And , inspired by motto on the Golden Syrup tin*, I gave the lion on the terrace a nosegay for behind his ear.

*Out of the strong came forth sweetness