:: waking up to blue skies :: yippeee!!
Didn't last long, the grey clouds soon rolled in but at least it has stayed dry and allowed us a very pleasant afternoon in the park.
:: happy goldfish in the house :: yippeee!!
Managed to get round to a few light domestic chores today to restore a little order and harmony to the place. The goldfish can now see out again, the floors have been cleaned and underwear has been laundered and dried and returned to empty drawers (there were a few tense moments this morning when a certain family member found himself underwearless).
:: hedgehog bread in the house :: yippeee!!
A trip to the local baker to purchase hedgehog bread. We adore this bread, cut thick and spread with butter and jam mmmmmm. Do you think it's Ok to have bread and jam for dinner?
:: Cranberry and pecan Tiffin in the house :: yippeee!!
Baking session with Little Lady resulting in this decadent morsel. Recipe coming next week. Oh, you're gonna love this!
:: BB on the bed :: yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally finished the last stitch on my beautiful Big Blankie yesterday afternoon.
I'm struggling with the ta-dah photo shoot though I'm afraid. The light has been poor, the blanket is pretty big and hard to lay flat and photograph, and my bedroom is pretty messy and the photographs I took today do not look good.
Will try again tomorrow, I need a bright afternoon so that there is decent light in the bedroom. Oh and a fairy godmother to come and woooosh all the bedside clutter away. Here's hoping.
Have a fabulous weekend one and all....
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Edited to add :: ooo yeah, you probably noticed I made a little change to the look of my blog today (inspired by today's blue sky), I do hope you like it. I also updated my blog list to include ten new blogs I've been really enjoying lately. I continue to love love love being a part of this fantastic community and there are some terrific blogs out there. Happy Blog-hopping!
I can't wait to see BB in all it's glory..Hedgehog bread looks YUMMY..I too like your "new" blog..Hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend..
Posted by: Debbie | August 01, 2009 at 04:14 AM
I always buy more underwear if I start running out. It's easier.
Posted by: Melinda | August 01, 2009 at 01:35 AM
BB looks awesome! So does that hedgehog bread. I'm off to hunt a recipe for that one.
Posted by: Michaela | August 01, 2009 at 12:58 AM
i adore bread with butter, was brought up on it..
lovely pics Lucy, love the vibrant colors..
have a happy weekend..
Posted by: lulu | July 31, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Today was lovely!
Makes a happy change....
Lovely blanket...colours are fab, BTW.....the cakes look scrummy!
Have a super weekend..:>))
Posted by: melmel | July 31, 2009 at 10:57 PM
I do love a blue sky in the morning, it just starts the day off right. That slice is looking yummy too, but not nearly as yummy as the BB.
Have a smashing weekend.
Posted by: Maddy | July 31, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Blue sky!!!! The funny thing about reading your post is that in the southern hemisphere we call your tiffen slice hedgehog... The orange of your fish is sublime, for the first time I can understand the point in having a goldfish for a pet. Enjoy the sun and all of its vitamin d.
Posted by: Kate Bruning | July 31, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Oh at least once a week is just fine to have a meal like that. We wouldn't want the family to expect too much from us would we? Often weet-bix is served here as well. Nothing wrong with that!
So glad you got BB finished. That must be a weight off your shoulders. Loving your new look blue too.
Posted by: Sarah | July 31, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Hello Lucy, I don't think I've visited for a while, but glad I visited today, lovely blanket, lovely tiffin and lovely new look !
Posted by: HookandScumble | July 31, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Love the new blog design! Still on the edge of my seat waiting to see BB in all it's glory!!!!
Have a lovely weekend....
Posted by: Louise | July 31, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Can't wait to see BB in all it's glory, it's looking pretty amazing with the photo's you have been able to take.
xx
Posted by: Jo | July 31, 2009 at 09:07 PM
beautifaul blanket, I woud like mine to be finished as well
Marie
Posted by: aqdb | July 31, 2009 at 09:04 PM
blog looks great!
Posted by: Naomi Rainford | July 31, 2009 at 08:57 PM
I thought for a minute that my computer had gone wonky!! The blog looks great as does the bread the tiffin and everything else. My little family and i are going to Scarborough tomorrow for our family holiday and reading through your old blogs we are all inspired to visit Robin Hoods Bay (just hope i dont get a bad hair day like you did on your birthday visit!)
Posted by: michelle | July 31, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Thats a very tantalising glimpse of BB there, can hardly wait to see the Big Picture of it! Im still beavering away on my own, about a third or so done I think, but naughty me - went and bought more wool to make ANOTHER blanket...this time, hexagons!! (and Im using your pattern, I love it. Thank you! :)
Have a lovely weekend, and yes - bread and jam, totally, absolutely necessary as lunch. Definately.
Love Julia xxx
Posted by: Julia | July 31, 2009 at 08:07 PM
am loving the lovely blue blog and all the yippee's too - looked like a fab day indeed :-) xxx
Posted by: Jennifer | July 31, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Aaah how lovely, you added me to your blog roll, thanks Luce, love the new look x
Posted by: lucy@theantidote | July 31, 2009 at 07:45 PM
I thought your blog was looking particularly bright and breezy today. It's all decked out in my favourite colour. BB's scalloping is like miniscule happy stitchy bunting. Lovely x
Posted by: Emma | July 31, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Yes it has been blue skies here today as well thank goodness! Can't wait to see your BB in all its glory, and love the blue background of your blog.
Posted by: Lorraine | July 31, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Bread and jam is a perfectly good meal. Bread is carbs, so thats basically pasta in loaf form. The butter, being dairy, gives calcium or something, and as long as it's a good fruit filled jam, I think it counts as one of your five a day....
I should add I don't technically have any nutrition qualifications, but I've watched a lot of You Are What you Eat and shows like that!
Posted by: kelly | July 31, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Oh, BB looks great! Can't wait to see it all.
And the new look on your blog is so nice.
Now I'm gonna continue on my "Attic24-bag" :)
Anna-Karin xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Anna-Karin, Sweden | July 31, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Your BBB is just THE BEST ! ! ! ! !
Posted by: Gerry Hook | July 31, 2009 at 06:41 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on finishing BB!!! I'm sure it keeps you smiling all day long! I'm still puttering away on mine, been derailed with other little projects that have come up, the most recent being a very jaunty purple and lavender chihuahua, of all things -- remember my little K. just loves pink and purple! Cheers and have a glorious weekend!
Posted by: Rona | July 31, 2009 at 06:34 PM
I love all your YIPPEEEES.
I am trying to remember how to make granny squares. Going for a little lesson today. I love your blanket!
Posted by: Pom Pom | July 31, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Todays post and new blog look - it´s all sooooo yummie! I love your way with colour!
Have a lovely weekend!
Anna xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Anna | July 31, 2009 at 06:18 PM