Two days of Lovely

#1 :: I've loved looking upwards as I've walked around and about the place. It's made me so happy to see the most beautiful blues skies and feel the gentle warmth from the bright winter sunshine.

#2 :: I've loved pottering around my town, visiting friends, the market, the park and local shops.

#3 :: I've loved seeing my two boys slowly recover their energies and appetites, kicking those germs into touch. We've eaten lots of fresh fruit, salad and veggies this week.

#4 :: I've loved watching my Little People at play, both individually and with each other. Some very sweet role-play games have been taking place (we are at home for half term this week), and the pop up tent has been in almost constant use.

#5 :: I've loved seeing my little clump of snowdrops get ready to open their petals as the sun shines down on them.

#6 :: I've loved making (and eating) an incredible new snack/addiction which is thankfully a little healthier than tiffin. These are curly kale crisps which I learnt about on Hannah's lovely blog Homebaked. Half a bag of sliced curly kale with a drizzle of olive oil massaged in and a sprinkling of sea salt. Spread on a baking tray, bake in oven at low temp (150C) for about 25mins until kale is crisp. Utterly delicious.

#7 :: I've loved putting a few stems of baby narcissus into the old glass bottles on my bathroom windowsill. They completely light up the room and make me smile every time I walk in.

#8 :: I've loved using this bar of handmade soap bought from a local shop. My last soap (wild rose) from the same shop ran out a few weeks ago and so I treated myself to a new one...it smells lush.

#9 :: I've loved browsing through this beautiful book-zine at bedtime. The pages are filled with colour and inspiration, it's quite wonderful. More info here.

#10 :: I've loved getting this book in the post today, I ordered it from Amazon after reading about it in the above mentioned Mollie Makes Home. I think the author (the founder of my fave company Rice DK ) somehow sneaked a peek inside my Creative Mind and made this book especially for me. I'll write more about it soon when I've had chance to read it properly instead of just dribbling all over it.

#11 :: I've loved taking a train journey through the cold, frosty landscape with Little Lady today. We went to The City to shop for clothes (her) and pretty things (me), and had a lovely time out together. She is the sweetest companion, I found I laughed a lot in her company.

#12 :: I've loved bringing these sweet new tins home to the attic, they are of course from Cath Kidston. Destined to go and live very soon in my new work studio. Shall I say that again? Uh-huh...that's right...s-t-u-d-i-o. The most exciting, wondrous developments happening here behind the scenes. Squuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeal! More of that very soon. 

#13 :: I've loved coming home from The City with exhausted achy feet and flopping down on the sofa to drink tea from my new mug. Cath Kidston again, I LOVE this new design called Daisy Rose Check.

#14 :: I've loved (LOvEd-loveD) opening up a surprise parcel today, and finding this incredible piece of handmade fused glass inside. A very generous and beautiful gift from a lovely Attic visitor, Charlotte I can't tell you how much I love this, you have an amazing talent. When are you going to open an online shop? Perleaaaaaaase?! ♥

#15 :: I've loved having a crochet idea, working on it before breakfast (not particularly successfully), pondering on it all morning (whilst shopping in The City), tweaking it in my mind, then coming home and re-working the imagined tweaks. And it worked! I made a little hooky daffodil! I have in my mind to create an Easter Wreath, similar in style to my Christmas one. Think lots of crocheted spring flowers, leaves, pretty ribbons, buttons, feathers, decorated eggs, pom poms (of course) and an Easter bird nestling at the bottom....oh cripes, the giddy shivers are back again :o)

#16 :: I've loved looking forward to going to the coast, yaaayyy! This gorgeous looking building is the youth hostel at Whitby,  and we've booked a family room to stay here tomorrow night...it's right up on the top of the cliff next to Whitby Abbey. I am really, really looking forward to it, we leave tomorrow morning for two days of seaside pootling. Fingers crossed for good weather, well dry weather (without snow, hail or rain) will do nicely.

See you when I get back from beside the North Sea!

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Comments

[Mrs Tiggywinkle]

It all looks so lovely. You are such an inspiration.

[Trudy]

What a lovely collection of photos and happy memories and *doings*. Excited to hear more of your studio!! Enjoy being beside the sea : -)
Trudy

[Thistle]

You're having such a lovely week! Enjoy your trip. :)

[lydia @ Twelve]

So glad the boys are on the mend.
Looking forward to studio news,it sounds verrry exciting!
Lx

[Katy]

Have a lovely trip! Love the daffodil!

[Hazel]

Ooo, I love the daffodil, so perfect for this time of year, are you going to be making a pattern? (Hint hint) xxx

[Ada Bea]

So many lovely things here Lucy, loved your little Daffodil! That book looks great too! :) x

[Jenny]

Ooh lucky you! The fused glass is gorgeous! And a studio! We'll all be envious!

Glad you are treating yourself to nice things. You deserve it!

[Rachael Iddon]

Blimey, I always thought the YHA was the small, low building. Maybe it has moved next door. Either way, it's a fabulous location. I hope you have a wonderful time. Take warm clothes, I think the wind will be cold up there on the top of the cliff.

[Clare]

Such wonderful photos as always, the weather has been amazing. I also got my new copy of Mollies Makes today which has some lovely little crocheted flowers to make in it, which is helpful as I'm in the midst of making a spring time wreath too.

[Jennie]

Thank you for sharing your happy!

[Line]

Lovely crochet daffodil!

[Ariadne]

What a lovely blogpost today and I looooved the sea glass I spotted!AriadnefromGreece!

[LeeAnn]

Enjoy your much deserved vacation! Your blog is such a joy. Thank you for sharing your life with us. :)

[Linda]

What a wonderful post! I am made joyful every time I visit your blog. You are so talented and fearless with color-it makes me happy. Enjoy your trip!

[Angela-Southern U.S.A.]

Love it all!Tins,mug,etc. Studio?!Don't keep us in suspense long..please.. and congrats!I laughed out loud when I saw your daffodils for your wreath...great minds think alike! http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftygal/8456150788/in/photostream
Have a fun trip!

[Sara Jenkins]

Have a great few days away. I hope the sun shines for you all.
Your enthusiasm is infectious. I can't wait to see the start of your Easter wreath. :) x

[Ilse]

Hi Lucy, hope you enjoy your days at the coast.

Great idea for that Easter wreath.

I was looking and wondering if I can find your lovely birdpattern on your site. The bird that is on your cath kidson tins :-). Is that pattern available?

[maypole]

I've LOVED this blog post. Can't wait to see your studio!

[Kerrie]

I love the blue cardigan you have on in picture 13, is that one you have made?

[Lyn Z... Isle of Long, NY, USA]

So happy to hear the boys are on the mend!!!
Have a wonderful trip ENJOY being seaside again!!!
SO looking forward to news of your new studio!!!!

[lesnanimfa]

on my blog it's colorful too http://nimfowo.blogspot.com/

[Sarah Johnstone]

Ooooo, that daffodil is amazing - fabulous! Sarah x

[Susan Schrott]

I have LOVED reading your blog about everything you love..all the way from chilly New York...

[Emma Pearce]

I love reading your blogs Lucy, the daffodil is beautiful, I can't wait to see your spring wreath - what a lovely idea.