Day Fifteen of this new year and it feels like everything is moving at 136 miles per hour. At least 136 mph, possibly more on busy days. Talk about speedy. The packing away of Christmas (which was only a mere 8 days ago) feels like it happened a long, long time ago. Ancient history.
We have already celebrated a Birthday here in the Attic when Little B turned three years old on the 5th. It was a noisy, joyous affair, a truly happy gathering of good people, food, fizz and chocolate cake. Awwwwww that boy! At three years old he is absolutely bloomin' great. Captivating, charming, chatty and cutesome.
Once Christmas went back into it's six boxes and three bags, I went straight out and purchased a pot of hyacinths and a bunch of daffodils to welcome in the start of the new floral year. The tulips were a surprise gift from my friend and neighbour at number 18, and it has been delightful to have these flowers filling the room with colour and scent.
I've been busy with my hook too, working up those colourful granny squares in any spare moment. I love it when the end of a big project finally comes within sight (I am almost at the border-making stage folks!)
The snow came yesterday, and the 136mph rush suddenly slowed to a slow, white shuffle. In the morning we walked to school as great fat, fluffy, feathery flakes tumbled down. It made the town look so peaceful and beautiful (the above picture is the main town car park, practically deserted).
Little B and I ambled our slow pace up to the Church at the very top of town, as we do every Monday morning, for half an hour of Mad Noise Musical Tots. The church looked soooo pretty in the snow I thought.
Today has been bright and sunny and the view from the Attic window of the snowy hills in the afternoon light was stunning.
I have to say, I do love it when our seasons in the UK work properly. When Winter means snow and Summer means sun. It feels right and good to have snow in January.
Cold though. Yeah, it has been a tad chilly this week. It's been absolutely perfect blanket-making weather though, so cosy and heart-warming. Just a shame there are needy children who have to be taken to school or else I would not be moving my butt from the fireside.
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Wow, a stunning view indeed! It's snowing here (Netherlands) as well but I'm afraid it won't be for long... Better enjoy it while it lasts!
Love, Kirsten
Posted by: Kirsten | January 15, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Living in Ghana, I really miss the British seasons, so looking at your lovely pictures of the light and the snow (and the real fire!) makes me feel vey at home! Thank you! Lxx
Posted by: Lynn D-T | January 15, 2013 at 09:26 PM
hello at the attic,
just sat down for a cuppa after busy day of twin sons birthdays and new internal doors replacing. Aah for a touch of the attic.... yes I am beginning to wonder if I have a small addiction problem! Thank you anyway!!
Posted by: Aunty-Pam | January 15, 2013 at 09:30 PM
Hi lucy ,
Wish we had snow here in west Lancashire . It would be nice.
Looking forward to yarndale.
susan xxx
Posted by: susan wright | January 15, 2013 at 09:31 PM
What a beautiful view.
Posted by: Kami | January 15, 2013 at 09:33 PM
Lovely post Lucy ~ I definitely agree to it being perfect blanket making weather. I am loving covering myself in my granny stripe blanket whilst hooking away at it at the same time ~ it's keeping me very cosy!! :O)xx
Posted by: Jackie | January 15, 2013 at 09:36 PM
A belated "Happy Birthday" to Little B! I am doing the same as you, joining squares in the final stages of a blanket but not quite on the border, sat in front of a roaring log fire. We had lots of snow in Warwickshire, mostly melted by this morning although the remnants have frozen solid now. <3 snow!
Posted by: One-oh-four | January 15, 2013 at 09:41 PM
Ha Ha, I soooo know what you mean about the seasons working properly. I love snowy winters though my view is not half as scenic as yours. Lets hope summer installs properly this year.
Posted by: Rachael Iddon | January 15, 2013 at 09:42 PM
I love the snow! It makes everything so quiet and slows everyone down. Bliss. Now we just need a bit more and few snow days off school ;)
Your Christmas decorations are so pretty!
Posted by: Nic | January 15, 2013 at 09:44 PM
Even at 136 mph...it looks so peaceful! Just charming pics Lucy. Snuggle Up! :) penny x
Posted by: Knot Forgotten Studio | January 15, 2013 at 09:48 PM
I too feel like this year is zooming by, I haven't finalised my new year's resolutions yet and we're already half way through January! I too spent yesterday curled up inside admiring the snow and crocheting blankets.
Having followed you for a little while I'm amazed that little B is 3, I can remembering reading about you being pregnant and it doesn't seem long ago at all, big Happy Birthday to him!
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Posted by: Helen | January 15, 2013 at 09:52 PM
Your blanket reminds me of the Elmee books I used to read to my girls! :) x
Posted by: Ada | January 15, 2013 at 09:57 PM
That picture of the church in the snow is gorgeous!AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | January 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM
lovely pics, I would love to have a view from my window like that, though I can see a lot of trees in peoples' gardens. your blanket is lovely too x
Posted by: Carrie | January 15, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Laughing so much at the "moving my butt from the fireside", I hear you! Also, so true about the weather suiting the seasons. It makes everything right!
Posted by: Heather | January 15, 2013 at 10:23 PM
I love the snow - we have plenty here in Norfolk right now. Your photos are lovely. I love how the Snow creates a quiet solitude.
Claire
Posted by: Claire | January 15, 2013 at 10:30 PM
We just had a light dusting but I think there's more on its way. All my teacher friends are praying PRAYING for snow days. Tee hee.
Posted by: Rachell | January 15, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Hello Lucy,
Well first Happy Bday to little B!Enjoy it,they are a grown person before you know it!;-)Everything is looking white over here in the Netherlands,they didn't expect so much so it was a chaos on the highway for all the cars this morning,but I wasn't on the road...yes!Winterwonderland gaves us a beautiful view with all kind of photos everywhere on FB and also in Blogland!So nice to crochet next to the fire watching the snow outside!ha,ha...
greats
Angeline
www.mijnplekkie.tk
Posted by: Angeline | January 15, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Lovely images, it looks like time has stood still ...
Posted by: Anne | January 15, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Here's to proper UK seasons! I completely agree you, it would be lovely if everything worked to plan! Plus, I'd love to see some snow in London! x
Posted by: PinkCatJo | January 15, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Three years, I can't believe it has gone so fast. Little B is at a lovely age and all too soon it will be school time. Hardly any snow here but I'm not missing it! Stay warm.
Hen x
Posted by: Hen | January 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Lovely photos Lucy.
Will you be doing tutorial for Bower bird soon - I bought 2 rings as I want to make them as gifts for friends.
Posted by: Denise | January 15, 2013 at 10:58 PM
Yes, Snow makes us PAY ATTENTION, not only because it slows us down, but because it has a way of accenting what is already lovely.
Posted by: Cathy in Maryland | January 15, 2013 at 11:02 PM
Musical tots, snow flurries and colorful hooking ~ all sounds wonderful! I just had an afternoon with two adorable tots (grands), hoping for snow tonight and planning a bit a bit of granny hooking love tomorrow! ~ Paula
Posted by: Paula | January 15, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Beautiful pictures!! And I love the blanket!
Posted by: tammy | January 15, 2013 at 11:27 PM