I've been crying this morning.
Yes, there have been tears.
And a little snot.
I always get a runny nose when I cry, even when the tears are tears of joy.
It has been joyous and overwhelming to go to my in-box this morning and find it absolutely flooded with your messages.
The comments you were so generous to write for me on yesterdays post have completely bowled me over.
And I mean Completely.
Yes, for once in my usual wordy life, I am rendered quite speechless.
Well almost.
There's a great deal I would like to say, yet the words won't come.
There's a great deal I am feeling, yet I cannot express it.
So instead of trying to grapple with words and phrases, I am doing what I do best and giving you pictures.
A Rainbow of colour.
A little something to Brighten your Day.
On the way home from school this morning I pottered through my little town.
It's market day today.
I stop at a couple of my regular stalls to buy local cheeses, free range eggs, apples.
It's very cold and grey today in North Yorkshire, very wintery.
I am at the plant stall and I deliberate a little.
More narccissi?
A pot of crocus bulbs?
A bunch of pink tulips?
And then I spot a small bucket of these anemones.
Ten wibbly stems tied with an elastic band, ten little closed-up flowers.
The buds were tight shut when Mrs Plant-lady wrapped them up in crisp paper and handed them to me.
But after a few hours of being in the warmth of the house, the petals have begun to unfurl.
They are utterly charming.
The colours, oh the colours!!!!
They instantly remind me of my Granny blanket, those quite deep, intense purples, reds and blues.
I am entranced by them, captivated.
I dance round them, arranging them just so, playing with them, admiring them set aginst my crochet blanket.
I twirl them, gaze at them, adore them.
And finally I photograph them.
And I give them to you.
With heartfelt love and thanks for all that you give to me.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Just so you know, I shall continue to be here in the Attic for the forseeable future.
With no changes to speak of.
Doing what I do.
Sharing what I share.
The Simple Pleasures of Everyday Life.
With no Direction, no Motive.
Just itsy-bits of colourful stuff.
See you again next week, have a fabulous weekend.
xxx
Absolutely delightful, colourful, ready to brighten my day too, sweet flowers, thanks such a lot for sharing with us your joys! It helps me no end. Thanks, Lori xxx
Posted by: Lori French | March 01, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Oops, sorry, back to business, can you show us the neatest way to join the small squares together, I'm drowning in the little blighters.....
Thank you
Posted by: Jude | March 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
love your blog !!and thanx for sweet flowers:)
Posted by: mia | March 01, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Thankyou for the help with the photo mosaic Lucy, i will have to give it a go (or pursuade hubby to help!).
Congratulations on being featured in the mags, must make you feel very special. I must say that i do think your blog is worthy of such attention though, its just such an honest and enjoyable read.
Aqeela xx
Posted by: Aqeela | February 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
What beautiful flowers, they look perfect and really cheer you up.
Mags
Posted by: Margaret Milburn | February 28, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Lucy, believe me, your talent does all the talking... I absolutely adore your blog. From waaaaaaay up here in Northern Canada...thanks again.
Posted by: cheryl martin | February 28, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Sweet Lucy of Yorkshire! You have inspired me to start my own blog. While I may never be able to bring as much beautiful color or creativity to the web, your blog make me want to at least try.
Those flowers you posted are absolutely lovely and I hope you enjoy them as much as your sweet success!
Posted by: Aubree | February 28, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Hi Lucy
I just wanted to say congratulations for all the praise and press, fame!!! he he!! I think you really deserve it, I love your blog, I love the bright photos, and the way you write about your day, and I love the fact that you take the time to reply to people too, Your crochet is really inspiring!
All the best and thanks so much for your lovely blog, I think you're the English 'Posie gets Cosy'!! you wont be able to stop now!!
Felicity xx
Posted by: felicity | February 28, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Thanks for the lovely flowers, Lucy. I hope you're feeling the joy coming back to you that you bring to us.
Posted by: Shelley in SC | February 28, 2009 at 08:21 PM
I tried to post before but not sure what happened. I just want to say I am so happy to have found your little attic. The flowers are beautiful love them and also love your crafts you are a talented yound lady. Bunny
Posted by: Bunny | February 28, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Lucy,
Thanks to a link from Ullabenulla, I spent the last ten hours rading your blog from start to finish. It took me from a rather joyless place (not typical of me) to a happy, happy, smiling fresh new perspective. So many things are common...I am a disorganized person; I love to create; I love your colors; I am fascinated with little crocheted flowers at the moment, though I am primarily a beader; I adore Kaffe Fassett. And yet there is this wonderful "English" feel that I love and have missed so much. My best friend was from Brighton and died several years ago and I felt like I had returned home.
Thank you for this great joy. I live in Minnesota and we currently have nine inches of fresh snow on the ground and I am tired of winter but will go on to to create more sunshine in my home.
Sending you hugs for making my day,
Suz
Posted by: Suz Reaney | February 28, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Gosh, you must have really long arms!! Lovely flowers and photos (as ever), well done and congratulations again.
Have a lovely weekend (lots of celebrating??)
Nina xx
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | February 28, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Beautiful flowers and crochet work, you are a talented young lady glad I found your blog.
Posted by: Bunny | February 28, 2009 at 04:55 PM
You better not go anywhere ever!!!!! my goodness Luce what would we all do if we did not have you in our lifes every day! Love the flowers as well hunnie
Have a nice w/end and see you monday
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Well done Lucy,
You deserve the flowers for giving us so much joy with your blog.
Congrats on the magazines, it will all start rolling in, you will have to practice that signiture of yours!!!!
Have a good weekend.
Emx
Posted by: Sew Recycled! | February 28, 2009 at 03:39 PM
the bestest flowers! well done again and have a great weekend! noelle x
Posted by: noelle | February 28, 2009 at 02:33 PM
I can't believe I have only just found your lovely blog!!! I have had a go at your flower tutorial this morning and have managed to make one!!!! and so have just ordered lots of lovely cotton to make more.
Posted by: Trish | February 28, 2009 at 10:55 AM
The things that make your blog stand out: unlike a very famous blog you make your reader feel happy by the way you look for the little things to be happy about, you are so generous withbyour patterns and write the best and clearest lessons I have ever seen (and I am a teacher!), and you teach us so much about colour. Thank you for the thanks but they are all yours!
Posted by: Boo | February 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Well done Lucy thats such good news. I love coming to the attic to brighten my day so i am sure the magazine editors do too!!
The Flowers are Lovely and I am so pleased for you.
Louise xx
Posted by: Louise | February 28, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Thank you for the flowers! You give so much to others just by being you!
Posted by: weedwacker | February 28, 2009 at 04:49 AM
You've been tagged, play along if you want! I have given you a little wrap on my blog...not that you need one...ahh but really you can never have enough, can you?
Posted by: Tamara Erbacher | February 28, 2009 at 03:26 AM
You deserve all the lovely comments. Your blog always brightens my morning and helps me get out of bed! You've inspired our living room paint colour and my new found crochet addiction. Thankyou. Enjoy your gorgeous flowers.
Posted by: Becci | February 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM
You are such a sweet person... Soo happy i found your blog..I love your flowers, they are so pretty.
Have a nice weekend...
Posted by: lulu | February 27, 2009 at 10:53 PM
How you have explained it all, is
'Living in the Moment' or 'Living Now'.
I do it all the time, not purposefully, or intentionally. It just happens to be that way. I wake up each day, not knowing what is ahead, I just let it happen.
I get sidetracked, by pottering around, and enjoying my craft, ie: crochet quilting garden, arranging, decorating, shopping, thinking, reading, and my head just full of thoughts. No deadlines.
I feel you are a kindred spirit.
What we posses, I now believe is a very valuable gift, and I don't want to be any other way. So please stay the same. Enjoying the NOW. :)
Posted by: Patricia | February 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM
your blog is such a delight, i'm glad more people get to experience it! thanks for just being you and sharing - it's why we come and read. congrats!
Posted by: esther | February 27, 2009 at 10:46 PM