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

[Erica K]

I love the snails with the scarves! Can you tell me where you got that from?

I hope you have a lovely 3rd trimester...I can't say I liked that one all too much. The 2nd's were pure bliss, but not the 3rd's!

[Elisa Stocco]

A very lovely bump!!!

[Michelle]

darling, Lucy....the bump is huge!! but in a good way. '->

i'm pretty good a predicting the sex of a bump, but only when it's really huge! unfortunately so many people know ahead of time (they probably sneak a peek at their christmas presents too! ;D )

i have a 50/50 chance of predicting correctly. i think you are going to have a boy.

if you already know, don't tell me! i like suprises and can't wait to find out! =]

[Sarah west midlands]

Dear Lucy
hope you are okay, not falling off ladders
in your excitement to complete the bathroom. I had good fun reading through
your past blogs with all your wonderful ideas. Popped to purchase some more yarn
this morning to try some granny squares.
Unfortunately have a pile of house work
some ironing and cooking to do first. How
fast can I do it?
Best wishes Sarah west midlands.

[Clare]

Have spent far to much time today and yesterday gushing over your fabulous blog. I just love it.

Huge congratulations on you beautiful bump.

[teresa]

Nice pictures, ugly weather!

[Norma Guerra]

I so love your work. You inspire me. I too love lots of bright colors. The pic of you with baby bump and holding a rainbow mug...where did you find that lovely mug...I must have one!

[Adina]

Cute coffee cup and bump!

[lisette]

Lucy I didn't know you are pregnant. Congratulations! Your belly looks great!!
And your october mosaic is great. Love it!

[Shelley(crochetedsass on crochetville)]

I justlove all your pics. Sorry about the gloomy weather. Adorable pic of the bump. I've taken to snacking on almonds & dried cranberries together. So your cookies made me hungry for some.

[julia]

Your bump is making me feel exceedingly broody, and your cookies look sublime, as does your cosy little house!

Love Julia x

[anna hull]

i own that mug too!

[emily]

I love your posts. Thanks for the color! Where did you get the fall print with the snails and acorns? I love it!

[Lyn-de-lou]

Ohhhh - family is finished but even the sight of a lovely round bump like that is enough to make me broody! I seem to remember that you gave a link for your heart bunting over your fireplace - but I can't find it now - any chance you could give that again???Please???

[Billie-Jo]

Lovely Lucy - Lovely post, beautiful photos, delicious looking cookies and a delightful coffee cup shelf!! just wanted to say, No wonder you feel so happy blogging. You really do have the loveliest bunch of followers, the love simply flows from all those replies and you truly deserve it. x

[The Curious Cat]

Bump24 is looking lovely and big! :) The house looks very cosy too when you compare it to outdoors. Autumn is fading fast and the grey is setting in...still luckily we have fireworks and christmas lights to light the way and bring some cheer - and cosy sofas! xxx

[Gillie]

Lucy, Lucy.... played hookie yesterday and made the raiainf and orange cookies - sensational. Thank you so much for the joy, colour and delight that you give me each day. Your house looks glorious, your bump delightful. You live your life to the full and enjoy every squiggly, coloured moment of it. Thank you
PS Have had to go to the gym for 2 hours to make up for the cookies (I did eat the lot!!! I've started so I'll finish...)- but it was worth it!

[Simone]

God bless you, your family and your new baby! ^^

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I love the picture of your inviting sofa, I remember the days of dropping kids off to school and returning home to 'cosiness', sadly I now just go straight to work after the school run, :(
PS - Love the calendar, October is my favourite month.

[Claire]

Lucy, it's all wonderful as ever. And a huge THANK YOU because you've inspired me to go and sort out my house, which is very untidy post flu, and about which I was just bemoaning on my blog.

I hope you don't mind, but I have pinched your monthly collage idea, although I have given you full reference, and a link back to here. I'm quite new to photography and am enjoying collages as a way to reflect my life, family and home.

The Janet Bell gallery is amazing - you are a very naughty enabler and I can see me being a good few quid lighter this afternoon.

Lots of love - the bump is looking fab. I am almost (almost) broody.

Claire x

[Linea]

Soo many nice pics, really inspiering.We have snow in the air today.
Regards from Sweden

[Mihaela]

I am so glad you are doing well!
Bump24 is lovely!
Take care,
Love,
Mihaela

[audrey]

Hi Lucy, Once again I am loving the photos on your blog, particularly Bump 24. What a nice little bump he/she is! You are more than welcome to send the rain down to us here in Oz! PS. Looking forward to seeing the reveal of your new bathroom! Take care!

[lulu]

forgot to say, you have a nice bump there..:)
take care,

[lulu]

i just love your home, its so nice and cosy...