August

Hello, hello. Sorry I'm a little late in getting here this week :: I was away from home all day yesterday, and today I've been feeling a little droopy and my brain has not quite been up to speed for writing. In fact, I don't feel quite my normal self today. I think I am OK, just tired after quite a lot of driving, shopping, tea drinking and gas bagging yesterday when I drove the 40 miles over the hills to visit with some very good friends in my old home town. Ahhh how lovely it was to catch up with one another, how reassuringly familiar and easy it was to chat the day away over tea and cake while our 14 children played together just as they always have done ever since they were babies. It was a wonderful day.

The shopping part of my trip was mainly concentrated on the Little People who were desperately in need of new footwear and new clothes. New colouring books too. But I did treat myself to some lovely new red crocs which were on sale at less than half price. I am quite in love with them, although they do look slightly brash when worn with my pyjamas.

So me and my red crocs went out to inspect the back yard this morning, and after quite a heavy fall of rain during the night everything is still very drippy wet out there. I wanted to show you my passion flower which I planted in this big pot at the end of June. When I bought it, it only reached as high as the kitchen windowsill to the left of the picture there and it has really grown loads in the last month. The flowers are beautiful, and remind me of my childhood :: I remember being totally entranced by these exotic looking flowers as a child. Well to tell the truth, I still am.

I was a little late with turning my calendars this month and only remembered to do it yesterday. So it's August now then, and supposedly we should be wilting in the heat of high summer doing lazy outdoor things. Beachy things by the looks of it. I don't suppose we should be contemplating lighting the fire then.

Look see, even the Bossy calendar is telling me to go to the beach and do summery outdoorsy things.

As it happens, we are home during this week and next, and then we will be seeking beachy outdoor activities as we will be off on our jolly-hollies. We are spending the first part of our holiday fortnight with my folks in Dorset, then for the last week of August we will be back up north to stay in Craster (Northumberland) again. Just like last year, in the same little harbourside house. So yes, I am hoping very much to enjoy some end-of-day moments on the beach, although we'll probably do it with blankets rather than furniture. Bit too tricky to balance furniture on rock pooly rocks.

Todays August view from the Attic :: brightish, grey sky, not summery exactly, but it is dry. No rainfall. And that has to be a good thing.

 

A little bit of a hooky update :: I've finished my 18 inch Granny Square cushion cover...

...and have started on making another one from tiny 2-round squares joined in the go. I am already loving how this is turning out even though I've only done one row (9 squares) so far and still have 8 more rows (72 squares) to go. I've yet to search my local charity/thrift shops for a suitable woolly jumper to back these two cushions, but am hopeful the right one will be hanging there just waiting for me to to turn it from an Unwanted Garment to a homespun Thing of Beauty.

And talking of homespun things of beauty...see my new bedside reading book there? Ahhh I have so badly wanted this book, so badly desired this book for what seems like an age and a half, and now am positively thrilled that a copy is finally mine all mine. My lovely Hubby was ordering some geeky computery things from Amazon last week and decided to treat me to two books from the top of my wish list. This is one of them, the other I shall share with you a little later on when I've got past the sniffing and stroking stage of loving it. I do SO adore getting new books:: very, very high score on the Pleasure-o-meter.

And finally before I go, a little note about BB. I think, possibly, maybe, hopefully, fingers all crossed that i may have finally managed to take some photos to share with you. About half an hour ago, whilst I was writing this post, I noticed a weak, late afternoon sun was shining it's way through the back windows of our house. So I rushed upstairs, did a quick tidy of the bedsides, and took some pictures, click click click. This is the fourth attempt, and I am hoping they are waaaaay better than the other three attempts, which were pants. I hope so. I am fairly badly desperate to do some ta-dah-ing!!!!

So all being well, I'll be seeing you all tomorrow for you-know-what.

(((((squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllll!!!))))

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Edited to add ::

 

6.27pm AUGUST-ish weather OR WHAT????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments

[maria]

lindoo amei seu talento de crochetar . gosto muito

[bindusaju]

What you do with all the beautiful blankets?

[Helen]

Ooh I think were camping in Northumberland in a couple of weeks. So if a geordie family stop to chat it might be us. Hope the weather stays fine for yous & us.

[vanessa]

Forgot to say in my last comment, your bright red crocks are fab! And love the granny square cushion cover. Just had a look at your join as you go tutorial, and it's really rather brilliant! Thank you so much Lucy.
Love Vanessa xxx

[vanessa]

We are on the same wavelength Lucy! Not only have I started making cushion covers, but I've been playing with doing tiny granny squares too! That's not the only coincidence! I got that book Homemade last week! It's fandabidose isn't it?! My blanket is finished, and I just need to take some photos.
I might go and look at your tutorial for joining as you go, I seem to remember you doing one.
It's a lovely day here!
Love Vanessa xxx

[tara]

HI Lucy its Taz from Dorset - I mislaid the latest contact details you sent me - so email/ring I have some news x

[Naomi Rainford]

Hopefully we will have some more sunshine this august today is supposed to be 27 degrees so that is a nice start. Lovely post as usual.

[Fancy Elastic]

what a nice husband you have! And, passion flowers remind me of my childhood too... we had one growing up the front wall of my childhood home.

Yours looks lovely.

[Anna]

I ordered that book last week and am getting very excited around mail delivery time each day at work.

[Julie]

We have just got back from Northumbria. We love it and we have been several times.

I was admiring your passion flower. I would love one in my garden but we have failed to get one to grow from seed this year.

[Alex]

Did you win your Dorset Cereals blog of the month egg cup? I have just been on and voted for everyone I know.. good luck again for this month!

x Alex

[Sam Moss]

Lucy, whats happened to your blog votes on the Dorset Cereal website? Last time I looked you had over 600 now you only have 43? Have they re-set it and started again?

Lovely post by the way. I've recently sold some of my crochet things to a shop in London All the Fun of the Fair. I've made some pram blankets and a cushion cover just like yours. Was going to blog about them today. I too can't fine anything suitable to back my cushion with.... It's very hard to fine the perfect thing. Anyway, looking forward to seeing BB. It looks fab in sneaky pics you've shown us so far :o)
Sam x

[Guro]

Oh, dear, the suspense is killing me!!!!! So excited for you-know-what!

[Carole]

Hi Lucy, i was soooo worried.Cos hadn`t heard from you, blogwise i mean!! Kept logging on each day & no update! I know you have to have a life lol! But i so enjoy your blogs, i kept thinking you must be poorly. The BB corner looks lovely and like everyone looking forward to the big reveal. Oh & don`t forget the Tiffin recipe pleeeaaasssee.
Love Carole in Rossendale xx

[rani Shah]

that book looks divine!! Can't get it at amazon us yet! Have a wonderful savory time soaking it in!

[Jenni]

2 row granny square! Where, where do I get the pattern? So darn cute indeed:) Anticipating more photo's

[PengPeng]

I love the way you mix your colours of your yarn. I can never achieve that. mine will just look messy and horrible !! love love love your blog (i've said that a million times now and will say it a million more).

Am in dorset too. enjoy your visit down south.

[Natalie]

Lucy, the suspense you are building for BBs big "ta daaa" moment is killing me, I can't believe it was only friday that you last posted the waiting makes it seems longer! You're so talented, whipping up such gorgeous creations in so little time - I'm in awe! Natalie xxx

[Citronyella]

The last pic is amazing, i am putting it on my computer for wallpaper. Could you please post a pic of that lovely needlepoint cushion that is coyly peeping around the little granny flowers? I would love to see it, is it your own design, do you needlepoint too? I am so very glad i discovered your blog!

[sheila jones]

Lovely pics as always Lucy but I have to say what a neat bedside table you have! I wouldn't dare photograph mine or hubby's!! The Homemade book is a very special book and I am sure you will enjoy every page.
Sheila

[Jenni]

I think it's my first time commenting, but I just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog so much. There is so much joy and peace in your photos. I envy you for your upcoming holiday, too!

[French Knots]

Isn't that bike lovely?! I can just imagine myself cycling along in the sunshne, pretty floral skirt flapping in the breeze, basket full of flowers........if only!

[Rachel]

Love the little snippet of BB, can't wait to see its full glory! The passion flower is beautiful! Hope it's not a drippy day tomorrow,we've had enough drippy days for one week!
Rachel x

[melissa]

waiting patiently for the big ta-da!

be sweet!

[LUISA FERREIRA]

alo
sou portuguesa e admiradora do seu trabalho
parabens
luisa ferreira