...the jam jar of home grown flowers on my table.
...my pot marigolds beginning to bloom at last.
...my sweet peas flourishing with all the rain we're having.
...selecting the last two colours for my ripple blanket stripes (yipppeee!)
...some quiet but frantic hooky time (that was the Very Last Row I was working on!)
...a Sunday morning walk in the sun dappled woods (yes there was a smidge of sun)
...woodland textures, the scent of damp earth, the little patches of sunlight.
...the lush greenery at this time of year.
...the pile of ends that tells me my blanket is so nearly complete.
...finishing up a fabulous sea-inspired hooky make for a Lovely Lady.
♥
Summer flowers inside and out. Lots of exciting hooky time (I'm about to be on The Edge people!). A family walk in the woods followed by cappuccino's and icecreams in the the little cafe. My weekend was full of good things.
Life at this time of year is always very hectic, thank goodness we are now in the last week of school. I am tired, and so ready for a holiday and a change of pace....we go down to Dorset to spend time with my folks on Saturday and I cannot wait.
I'm really, really looking forward to finishing my ripple blanket, I am nearly there!! I'm very excited cos I've designed a new edging which I think is going to be fabulous. I'm also really, really looking forward to sharing some of the things which have been going on a bit secretively in the background of late...the above mentioned sea-inspired crochet should be ready to reveal in a few days as I've mailed it off to it's recipient now. I'm also working on something else mega exciting which I am so looking forward to sharing. Need to do some more knitting for that before I can elaborate, but let me tell you it is something rather new and special that I've recently become involved in.
So much to Enjoy. So much to be thankful for. More soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What super photos! Your camera catches the colour so well! It sounds like you've had a great weekend. The last week of term is so busy, I'm shattered but still have lots going on this week - counting down until Friday!
Posted by: louise | July 17, 2012 at 09:10 PM
We too are off on holiday for a week in Charmouth on Sunday, looks like the sun might come out for us while we are there! Any good places you recommend to visit?!
Ali
Posted by: Ali | July 17, 2012 at 09:10 PM
Beautiful pictures, LOVE the blanket. School holidays...no routine...lovely!
When you say you made something for someone, do you mean as a gift or do you sell some of your crocheted items. I often wondered.
Enjoy your holiday.
Posted by: maypole | July 17, 2012 at 09:16 PM
ooooh that all sounds intriguing.
Am loving your ripple blanket. How much yarn did you have to use to make it that big?????
Cant wait til Friday, the end of term for teachers is INSANE!!!
Posted by: JayNicKnitKnacks | July 17, 2012 at 09:17 PM
May the sun shine on you Lucy! (the jet stream is moving north so yey for warmer weather soon). Have a fantastic time. XX
Posted by: Amanda | July 17, 2012 at 09:18 PM
Enjoy your holiday!! I am looking forward to your ta-dah's and your super secret projects :)
Posted by: debbie @ happy little cottage | July 17, 2012 at 09:18 PM
A friend of mine saves her threads and then come spring heads to the woods and lets them go...all over..in the fall she goes and looks for the nests....I have tried it...but here in Alaska...I have found it very hard to find any nests!
Posted by: BarbarainAlaska | July 17, 2012 at 09:28 PM
Hooray for nearly finishing ripple! What a hoot.
Posted by: Kim | July 17, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Love all you posts. Have a wonderful time at your folks and come back to us refreshed and ready for a wonderful time. Can't wait for your next project as I'm about done with my blanket for our bed form your pattern. Hubby love it and when it gets cold later it will be so cozy to use. Keep up your wonderful posts. Love them all:>
Posted by: Donna | July 17, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Thanks for sharing! Just lovely! Ada:)
Posted by: Ada Bea | July 17, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Your blanket is lush - can't wait to see the trim - I'm working on a giant granny square blanket - my first crochet attempt and I am really enjoying it - love your blog. Thanks for all the lovely inspiration! Bee x
Posted by: Bee | July 17, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Ooh, all vrey cryptic and exciting! I am also desperate for the end of term - too many meetings, appointments, things to remember. I need a holiday! x
Posted by: Gillian | July 17, 2012 at 09:45 PM
Can't wait to find out about all the mysterious stuff. Your ripple blanket looks great.
Cindy Bee
Posted by: Cindy | July 17, 2012 at 09:49 PM
OOooooooooooooooooo! Lovely!
YOU TEASE!
x
Posted by: KayElleC | July 17, 2012 at 09:53 PM
Oooooh, your ripple is looking really gorgeous, can't wait for the Ta-dah!
Posted by: One-oh-four | July 17, 2012 at 09:53 PM
Love those woodland greens - super pics. You'll be pleased to hear the sun has been shining down in Dorset today. hope it lasts for you!
Ellie
x
Posted by: Ellie | July 17, 2012 at 09:59 PM
tu as de très joies chaussettes!
et quel éclat, toutes ces couleurs!
quelle joie et quelle fraicheur!
merci
Posted by: patchcath | July 17, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Now THAT'S what I call a perfect Rose!!!!! I can almost smell it!!
I'm just making a set of 5 crochet cushion covers (kinda' like Little Woolly style with some bobble rows) but I'm so unsure about the edges and finishing - do you think that at some time - when you have a tiny minute in life - your could maybe do a little tutorial on that?
Keep the lovliness coming Lucy - you do give us all a lift!!
Thanks
Posted by: Kathy | July 17, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Congratulations on almost completing the ripple blanket, I have enjoyed watching it unfold. Also I hope you have a wonderful holiday. I have taken up crochet, among other things, it turns out i'm not a natural! hee hee! But i shall persevere!
Jerra x (long time lurker, new poster!)
Posted by: Jerra | July 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM
The excitement in this post is just jumping off the screen at me!
Posted by: Julie | July 17, 2012 at 10:29 PM
lovely pics!! the blanket seems really gorgeous!!!
Iwish you and your family a happy time in Dorset1 ;-D
xxxx Alessandra
Posted by: Alessandra | July 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM
I enjoyed your photos very much...each one so lovely. Enjoy the time with your family.
Posted by: Teresa Zuehls | July 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM
looks like a perfect day!
I love the feeling of finishing a project that you've been working on for ages and also sun!! not seen enough of that recently!
Posted by: Helen | July 17, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Hope you get a chance to call into the wool shop and meet Rosie when you are down in Bridport. Her day off is Monday. Am just knitting some booties with that double knit rooster. It is so splitty - yuck! But the Aran in it is lovely and so different. I am doing a granny stripe in it and it is lovely (but doesn't go very far! Turning into a very expensive gift!!).
Take care x
Posted by: Colette Mowatt | July 17, 2012 at 10:48 PM
The rose is heavenly, the afghan is AWESOME! Can't wait for the reveal; and the seaside colors, blues, can't wait for that. Here in the U.S. (Maine), we've been plagued with rain and humidity. Sun supposedly coming out tomorrow, yippee. Until next time.....lovin' your blog.
Mary :-)
Posted by: Mary | July 17, 2012 at 10:52 PM