November

 

Slightly late with my Calendar post this month, but hey-ho, better late than never.

The mosaic above is my Attic24 October, and I have to say I did really enjoy last month, enjoyed easing myself gently into Autumn. Time seemed to fly by a little too speedily at times through October though, but it was good nevertheless.

So here we are into the first week of November, a month of wrapping up warm and cosying up. Leaf kicking, fire lighting, chestnut roasting, candle lighting, hot water bottling, blanket snuggling.

The Bossy Calendar is actually spot on with it's bossiness for this month I think, and I am more than happy to obey orders. It's still Persistently Brown mind you, but I can overlook that and focus on the glow of the open fire and the warm twinkle of candlelight.

 

The Ideal Homes November calendar page is oooooooo-so-very-atmospheric isn't it?? Beautifully simple, seasonal and quite lovely, as all their photographs have been during this year.

For those of you in the UK, the current issue of Ideal Homes magazine (December issue) is now in the shops and with it comes the 2010 calendar.....it's another stunning collection of images and I'm already looking forward to turning it's pages next year.

The November weather-watch from the Attic today is wet-wet-wet, I honestly don't think it's stopped raining here since Sunday.

Hoping very much that the rain might decide to ease up soon, it's not been nice doing the school run in such wetness. Been able to wear my wellies though, which has been a Good Thing. 

One thing about enduring a wet, soggy walk to school is that it makes the Home-coming even more pleasurable than usual. I loved walking back in the door this morning, the house seemed so cosy and welcoming.

Baked some cookies earlier and there's a rather wonderful fresh-baking smell still lingering in the air....these are my raisin and orange cookies (find the recipe here), only I used cranberries today instead of raisins and let me tell you they are really scrumptious.

Thought you might like to see a current view of Bump24, providing a rather handy ledge for my coffee cup. Many thanks to those of you who have asked after me and The Bump of late, we are doing very well thank you. I'm now plodding into the third trimester (28 weeks) and trying to remind myself to sloooooow right down, which is proving surprisingly difficult.

Right, off to indulge in a second cup of coffee before commencing the day's Nesting Activities. On the agenda for today :: making a blind for the bathroom window and painting my bathroom cupboard door knobs.

Do you know what? We could be coming close to a Bathroom Makeover Reveal very soon, now thats been a long time coming!

Enjoy your day my lovelies, whatever is on your agenda...

xxxxxxxxxxx

Comments

[sara lambert]

Dearest Lucy, font of all crochet knowledge! Please check out the amazing crochet tea pot cosies on www.thelaundry.co.uk and tell me where I can find patterns to make them!! Thank you
Sara xx
ps. The bump looks fab! xx

[Nina - Tabiboo]

Mmmmmmmm I love the sound of orange and raisin cookies Lucy - very seasonal...

...and look at that bump!! A perfect little ledge.

I'm glad all is going well,

take care,

Nina x

[Helen]

Why Lucy you certainly are blooming. I hope your weather improves. I imagine that cold AND wet is not too good.Mostly where I live if it is wet it's wet and hot, muggy, steamy. Don't know which one is easier to endure BUT to stay at home when it's cold and wet, to snuggle up with hot chocolate and a book and an open fire - Now that sounds great to me ( and one or two of those cookies wouldn't go astray either.)

[valerie]

just had to say bump 24 looks absolutley fab:)

[Dani]

Such a beautiful bump :-)

[Carole]

Could you please send some of those cookies to Rossendale. I think if you go up to the attic, open the window and chuck a bagful over to the west i should be able to catch them he, he!
Fab blog
Love Carole xxxxxxxxxxxx
ps Bump growing nicely, & aren`t those ledges soooooo useful xxxx

[Fancy Elastic]

ooo... look at your lovely bump.

[Julie]

Love your mosaics.

[Catherine]

What a lovely bump....make great coffee ledges don't they...be careful of the kicks though!! LOL!!
I just got my Ideal Home mag...the calendar is fabulous! Enough to cheer up a rather fraught day!

[Diane]

Are you sure there's only one in there? Lovely looking bump! Thanks for the tip off for the Calendar. Can't wait to see the bathroom.xxx

[Sunitha]

Beautiful pictures as usual. I am quite inspired by your space and how you make every photo of yours personalized. Good to know you are doing fine.

[Debbie Price]

I didn't have any computer time yesterday, so I was SO excited when I could read 2 days worth this morning! How lucky you are to have such gorgeous scenary all around you! I don't think I would ever come indoors if I could walk in the places you do...I'd be a lot thinner, too! Can't wait to see your bathroom re-do...it always seems like it takes FOREVER to get one done, but the results always make you feel so good! Seems like I am forever re-doing...am going to be making your yummy looking cookies this morning...daughter just awoke, so must go for now...isn't it wonderful when your 'bump' is growing so much? Have a wonderful rest of the day....smiles across the pond....

[Petit Filoux]

Oh lucky you, I wish I had such fun activities planned for the afternoon!!! Your bump looks wonderful! And your house beautiful as ever! x

[Linda Kristin]

Oh, bump 24 looks marvellous on you! And yes, your home seems so welcoming!

[Kali @ Poppy Lane]

I'm writing this quickly then off to bed, it's midnight already!
But before I go, I wanted say that Bump24 is absolutely adorable !!!!!
I will have to catch up properly with the rest of your post tomorrow.
keep dry and take care.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[marigold jam]

Lovely post as always Lucy. Thanks for the info re the Ideal Homes calendar - must dash off and get one! Bump looks as if he/she is growing well! Don't think you could do too much dashing about now could you?! Lucky you to be able to munch those delicious cookies and not have to worry about adding pounds! Enjoy!

Jane x

[Anneke]

Is there any possible way to get an Ideal Home Calender over here in Holland? I would so very much love to!! Can't find it on their site.

Love from over here,
Anneke

ps Your bumb looks adorable!!

[COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA]

What a darling post.
We've had a bit of rain here at the beach too, but not nearly as cozy as your rain.
I loved all the photos!
Bump 24 is as cute as can be.

[Marie]

Mmmmm cookies. They look yummy. Good to see that Bump24 is coming along nicely. I'm glad everything is going well. I'm not usually a reader of Ideal Home but I have to confess that I bought that issue.... for the calender! See what you've done to me?

Hope the weather improves other there - it's been crubbish for a week here too. Depressing. I don't mind winter weather as long as it's nice crisp cold dry winter weather. The rain, I can do without.

xMx

[Robbie]

LUCY "you and baby bump" look so wonderful and loving one another's nesting together. It's such a fleeting magical time. SOOOOOOOOOO happy you know how to enbrace it.
Have a terrific day, Robbie : )

[Sally Wolfy]

Lovely to see you today, you look great as does your bump. Loving your blog and all the inspiration you have given me.xx

[Pipany]

Ooh look at that lovely baby bump. Feel quite nostalgic now...sniff. x

[ana]

hello lucy,
please look this link, I am sure that you like this.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/attic24inspired/

kissxx

[Margaret Bouwmeester]

Lucy, I am so glad you are doing well!!! Look after that baby bump and yourself too! Stay cosy warm, and rest!
I just made the same cookies, I added pumpkins seeds for a switch up.
Hugs,
Margaret B

[Jackie]

Lucy ~ I love that picture of you resting your cup on Bump24 ~ I remember doing the same thing myself. A Bump is indeed a very good shelf for cups of tea and coffee. I had a very WET weekend in the Scottih Highlands ~ photos now on my blog ~ and discovered that my so called waterproof coat was not in fact very waterproof at all! Loving all your calendar pictures and your October mosaic too :O) xx