Took this photo today at 10:57am, it perfectly captures a little patch of Saturday Morning Bliss.
Me still in my pyjamas.
Pink lolloppy-flopsy tulips on the table.
Mug of frothy coffee in favourite morning mug.
A spot of relaxed flower-making (a new project on the go, more of that very soon)
And the most deeee-lish new book just delivered and unwrapped but not-yet-opened.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bliss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful post, thanks!
I've just been reading and posting over on Ravelry, and thought I'd check in just once more before signing off, and there you were!
Glad you've had a spring day with some hooky time and floppy tulips...I've had the same here too, including the floppy tulips, on the other side of the big pond! The Lenten Roses and crocuses are up and blooming, and a few daffodils.
Enjoy! And thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: playingwithcolor | March 13, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Bliss indeed! Well done on bagging you some Lucytime.
Btw, is that "diana" handknit cotton you've got there? Because I can't find it anywhere since it's been discontinued - have you got a secret stash of it or am I just missing the shops that have it?
love haether xxxx
Posted by: Heather | March 13, 2010 at 09:18 PM
Lovely small crocet flowers.I love it,Lucy and you have inspired me a lot- After discovering your blog i crocet all the day when i have free.Hope you are well and the little one to
hug from mee
Posted by: M.B | March 13, 2010 at 09:50 PM
How lovely!!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | March 13, 2010 at 09:55 PM
Love the photo. Apparently, if you prick the stem of the tulip at the top near the flower head with a pin it's meant to stop it from getting top heavy and bending! Sue x
Posted by: sue smith | March 13, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Happy Spring to you and yours,have a lovely weekend.
I am becoming acquaintd with bunnies after puppies xx
Posted by: Linda Gilbert | March 13, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Sounds like a perfect way to begin a weekend. That's what I'll be spending my evening doing...
Posted by: The Loft | March 13, 2010 at 10:24 PM
A slice of heaven I do agree!!!
Have a great weekend
Diane
Posted by: Diane ( Crafty Passions) | March 13, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Ooh you have a Japanese craft book.I lurve those books. Do show us some pics from it sometime. I have just ordered this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRETTY-COLOR-CROCHET-and-KNIT-GOODS-2-Japanese-Book_W0QQitemZ200445847101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Crocheting_Knitting_Patterns?hash=item2eab80e63d
which looks right up your street Lucy. I'll put some pics up on my blog when it arrives. Sorry about the humongous link.
Sue x
Posted by: Sue | March 13, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Agree entirely! I've caught the flower disease too--must be spring fever! :)
Posted by: AMZi | March 13, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Love the picture Lucy! The colors of your yarn are just beautiful! Hope you have a great weekend.
Posted by: Barbara | March 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM
My only concern is that I do not see a cake. Is there one out of shot?
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | March 13, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Sounds perfect to me! Those little crochet flowers look gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachel | March 13, 2010 at 11:14 PM
I love pyjama days...and your yarn....and your book... I think.....open it please!
~X~ Karin
Posted by: Karin | March 13, 2010 at 11:41 PM
What a wonderful start to the day! xx
Posted by: Alex Mason | March 13, 2010 at 11:42 PM
BRILLIANT , good on you for some personal time! DO tell us what the book is, where to get one like it as I 2 adore Japanese crochet books but can't find how to get hold? I borrowed some of a friend who went to Tokyo but that alas is not a option for me, not for ages and ages anyway.
Ta for the inspiration!
Posted by: Susan | March 13, 2010 at 11:42 PM
I always find your blog so inspiring...every time I look at it it makes me smile. It's really shown me how to appreciate the little moments of beauty in life...and also to show me some beauty! It's just a wonderful little moment to curl up with my tea and my laptop and peek into your world :)
Posted by: Holly | March 13, 2010 at 11:47 PM
So, now I know you are really talented. You can read Japanese. What can you not do? Such a peaceful looking morning. Can I stop by for a cup of coffeee.
Hugs for a sunny beach today,
Kate - The Garden Bell
Posted by: The Garden Bell - Kate | March 13, 2010 at 11:56 PM
It does look like a perfect Saturday morning. You'll have to let us know how you like the book, it is a beautiful cover. Gorgeous tulips as well.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 14, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Looks like a perfect day to me! The book looks very interesting, I only recently discovered the joys of Japanese crochet and those fantastic charts! Can't wait to see what's inside the cover :-)
Posted by: Marie | March 14, 2010 at 12:09 AM
this is one of my favourite crochet books! there is a newer follow up one as well which I recently purchased.
Posted by: Anna | March 14, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Lucy, lovely sweet post. You sound so content and happy. I am glad. Enjoy your bliss.
Posted by: cathleen | March 14, 2010 at 01:34 AM
Lucy, I wish you a very happy Mothering Sunday! Over here in the States we have our official Mother's Day later on in the year ... in May.
Many thanks as always for the joy that you send out to the world with each of your posts. Cheers!
Posted by: frances | March 14, 2010 at 02:58 AM
Looks like the perfect morning! Any chance you could share the ISBN # for the book? I would love to try and find it at my local Japanese bookstore.
Posted by: Amber | March 14, 2010 at 03:05 AM
Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning. I work all week, so on Saturdays I like to head out to my favorite yarn and sewing shop to treat myself. Or to my favorite antiques shops! Enjoy your weekend!!!!
Posted by: Christine | March 14, 2010 at 04:04 AM