Dorset Spring 2011 :: Little Pleasures

:: Little Man standing proudly beside his beach-creation, asking me sweetly if I could photograph it to show you all in the Attic. I think it thrills him to be able to tell his friends "my feet are On The Internet you know" ::

:: Little B delighting in his surroundings, he really, really loved the pebbles. He loved banging them together, turning them over and over in his hands, licking them (eew), and throwing them. Jeez, that boy can throw! We figured out on that first morning that we all had to be very careful not to sit in his direct line of projection. Far too dangerous ::

:: Loved watching my wee boy examine the various beaches we visited. There aren't many shells here, so when his big sister found one and gave it to him to play with, his little face honestly lit up, such a delight ::

:: Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!! Little feet in little crocs, they are indeed very, very cutesome! My friend passed the baby crocs on to us when her daughter grew out of them, so it was pure coincidence that I also wear red ones. The above photo was Little B at the local park, just about to toddle off to climb up and whheeeeee down the slide ::

:: Making daisy chains on the front lawn at my Mums' house. Hmmmmm, Little Lady's painted finger nails, what can I say? I truthfully don't like her wearing nail varnish at all, but I allow her to have it on at the beginning of school holidays. I wonder if you can guess who's idea it was to alternate the colours, hers or mine???? ::

 

:: I would like to tell you that I created this arty natural sculpture, but no, it was in fact a pebble tower built purely for the boys' target practice session. It didn't even last a minute before I was sent to re-build it, honestly, what is it with my men folk and their throwing capabilities? ::

:: whilst on Eype beach collecting driftwood for the camp fire, Little Lady discovered this truly incredible pebble, it really made us smile :o) ::

:: I have a nostalgic love for these sweet pebbles-within-pebbles that I remember being fascinated with as a child. My Little Peeps gathered these ones for me, Little Lady says they look like our family represented in pebble form. I've got them sitting on the windowsill behind my desk, a lovely reminder of our holiday ::

:: Appreciating the bluebells in B's garden. We don't often get to see them in full flower as we are usually down in dorset too early, but this year a late  Easter combined with very warm  sunny weather had brought them into full flower ::

:: Little Lady's new purchase from Bridport toy shop. She saved up her pocket money for weeks in order to buy herself something special whilst on holiday, and after a huge amount of indecision and over excitement in the shop (always the case) she settled for this cute little Blythe doll. It accompanied her everywhere ::

:: Admiring the beautiful wisteria whilst enjoying a morning cuppa in an Abbotsbury cafe garden before climbing up to St Catherines Chapel ::

:: my toasted teacake that accompanied my tea in the wisteria-clad garden was delicious. The Little People had huge tall glasses of milkshake (declared yummy) and Little B slept soundly throughout ::

:: visiting Bridport's famous Saturday street market, always a pleasure. The above picture is of a traditional little greengrocers on South Street where we stopped to buy a bag of sweet tomatoes to munch on as we walked the mile back to the house. Isn't it wonderful to see such traditional and beautiful little shops still thriving? The market itself was fabulous this year, although extremely crowded. It's grown into a wonderful mixture of traditional market stalls (clothes, plants, food etc) alongside a whole street dedicated to bric a brac and vintage (a few pictures of the market here, to give you an idea of the atmosphere). Lots to see, tempt and inspire, I'll show you my purchases in a mo....::

:: Ahhhhhhhhhhh a visit *all-by-myself* to the most wondrous Girls Own Store, yippeeeee!!! I managed to wangle a whole TWO hours solo shopping/browsing time in Bridport which included the market, charity shops and a few other choice places such as this one. My-my, I do so love it in this shop. Aside from the desirable merchandise,  the colour of the walls really sends my heart racing. Gorgeous. I made a few modest purchases in here, a red enamel mug and an enamel milk pan, both for Connievan ::

:: Vintage paraphernalia, gosh so very many objects-of-desire to be found at Bridport market. Lots of it was vastly overpriced in my humble opinion, but I couldn't resist shelling out six pounds for this darling little vintage enamel jug, it was love at first sight ::

:: I treated myself to a new mug from a funny little interior shop which has a surprisingly gorgeous collection of ceramics. It's by designer Gabriella Miller from her "Hippy" collection and I love drinking from it...it's beautifully heavy with a great handmade sort of feel to it ::

:: Oooooooooooo, now then, some stripy goodness!! I think every market in England probably has a Sock Stall doesn't it? These were very cheap, they're over the knee socks that I intend to wear with skirt and boots in the wintertime as i don't like wearing tights. Funnily enough I looked everywhere for these last winter and couldn't find them anywhere, well not in nice colours anyways. Very much looking forward to wearing them, although not for a while yet I hope ::

:: I bought some melamine cups by one of my fave companies Rice DK. I've lusted after these for a long time (along with stacks of other Rice products which cause The Wanties really badly). Like the enamel bits I bought, these are destined for Connievan...I'm thinking that tomorrow (!!) I shall be sitting in the 'van drinking chilled vino from the pink one! ::

:: 6am, sitting in the early morning sun wearing my favourite pyjamas, hooking up some stripes. Hot cup of tea to the right, sunlight streaming in through the window, this was my blissful early morning holiday ritual. The Stripy Something is almost finished, I'll be showing you very soon when it's all done and dusted ::

♥ wow, I've so enjoyed putting these holiday posts together, most especially this one. There's something appealing about a collection of random, mismatched snapshots which somehow seem to hold so much. These pictures to me just say "happy-happy-happy", which is what our family holiday time was I guess. Yes, it really was a hugely HaPpY week for us all.

♥ Thank you as always for sharing it with me, it seems to intensify the experience of remembering when I write it all out and then add in your wonderful comments on top. Thank you, thank you ♥

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Comments

[The Coffee Lady]

My daughter chooses to wear her nail varnish in exactly the same way. (And, yes, only in the holidays!)

[louise]

Sounds like you had a wondeful time wuth lots of happy memories created. Great pebble finds too!

Beautiful photos as always, I've really enjoyed a peek into your hols :)

[Mrs Tightwad]

Lovely, thank you for sharing your precious holiday xx

[Pomona]

Forget about shopping in Knightsbridge, I think it's Bridport here we come! The shops look amazing, the market lovely, and I keep hearing about the most wonderful finds to be had in the charity shops. too. It looks like you had the most wonderful holiday there.

Pomona x

[Liz]

Love the cup you bought. I bought a similar shaped one from Rackhams in Skipton yesterday 'A Stitch in Time' by Earl and Greenly which I just love drinking out of. X

[Mevr. Snoeshaan]

What beautiful pics you've made!
Love them, thank you for sharing.

[Claudia]

LOVED IT, loved it all!!! Thanks so much for the beautiful images and shared delights!!

[Grateful4Crochet]

Mow I have both travel envy, and I'm hungry!!!
Those teacakes look delicious!!!!!

[Sarah]

Thanks so much for sharing your holiday with us.

We spent a few days in Dorset last year and really want to go back.

Although Dad lived in Christchurch (he died in 2009 :0( ) and Stepmum still lives there we had never really explored any further into Dorset.

I love your over-the-knee socks, tell me do they stay up? I detest wearing tights as well but they don't make lovely woolly stockings!!

S x

[jooles]

those teeny red crocs are indeed the sweetest x
and the pebbles in pebbles melted my heart
j x

[Donna]

I've so enjoyed all your wonderful posts on your recent Dorset visit.

I live here, and to see your posts helps me to relook at all Dorsets numerous attractions. We shall definately be visiting Abbotsbury this half term...thanks to you Lucy :o)

Have a great weekend. Can't wait to see your new makes :o)

Donna x

[Kate]

Absolutely excellent pebbles- found one at Charmouth with a perfect white heart in the middle of it....the pebbles within pebbles are lovely.
Great socks- Bridport Market is a thing of wonder.

[Gill]

Your holiday posts have been a treat - loved all the scenery and special bits and bobs. It's lovely to see how little 'uns can still enjoy simple pleasures such as the smashing pebble family and drawing sand pictures (well done Little Man). Lots of lovely memories for you and your family to share for years to come.

Love and stuff xx

[Louise]

L♥ve those pebbles! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and tales from Dorset.

[Country Rose]

Wow, looks like you had a lovely time shopping. I too Love the girls own store.. I Have to go in everytime I go back home to Bridport. You got yourself some really lovely things xx

[Sarah west mids uk]

Dear Lucy those pebbles are really interesting!! I love them when you pick
them up and feel the warmth of the sun in them. My grandmother lived in
Christchurch and when we went to stay one summer I thought I was in an Enid Blyton story. Trips down to the beach sandwiches etc.. and mum taking us on long long walks to show us all her favourite places. My dad
used to laugh at her as she marched ahead of us.
Thanks again for sharing your photos and stiring up past childhood memories. Look forward to seeing you crochet too. Have a good weekend.xx

[Tasha]

Thank you so much for taking us along on your holiday. What a wonderful time has been had by all!

[Julia]

Wonderful post, really-really happy!
Thanks you for sharing you happy pleasant moments with us!

[lyn]

What a lovely post and a great reminder of your family holiday. I love the smilely face pebble!
love
Lyn
xxx

[krista - Poppyprint]

Dreamy, all of it, especially the family if rocks with each with their own teeny rock heart.

[Shirley Flavell]

Lovely pictures, lovely post. Thank you for sharing. Shirley

[Jude]

Well, this is the one that did it!!! As well as holidays with MY children in Dorset I have just been reminded of my childhood holidays. One lump in the throat short of tears in the eyes.... but happy lumps! I can smell the sea, feel the pebbles and sat here looking at the basket of pebbles my children used to collect for me. :-) Thank you so much for sharing. Jude.x

[se7en]

I just love your vacation... lovely!!! And those pebbles within stones are magical!!! And that store looks just glorious for a visit!!! It looks like you had a really fun time!!!

[Brenda]

What a lovely post, you look like you had a wonderful holiday, I just love the pebbles xxBrenda

[Sandi Lee]

Oh Lucy, I don't know where to start EVERYTHING is gorgeous, beautiful, scrummy etc.etc. I have loved my armchair holiday with you, the more I see the more I want to visit in person.
Little B looks so sweet in his little crocs :)
x Sandi