September

Helloooooooo!!!! Oooooo 'tis so good to be back in the Attic!!

I have missed you all, and am very glad to be home....that's not to say we didn't enjoy a most wonderful holiday by the sea, because ohhh yes we did. But coming home has it's own sweet happiness, despite the fact that the dirty laundry pile is humungous and that every room in the house looks like....like....hmm well not sure quite what it looks like, but it's not a good look. It's Untidiness on a grand scale. But no matter, I'm not stressing over it, and like I say, my overwhelming feeling is one of Gladness-To-Be-Home.

 

So....August is now behind us, and here we are tiptoeing gently and softly into the mellow month of September. The tail end of Summer, the tentative steps towards Autumn. I've just been re-reading my post from this same time last year, and how kind of reassuring it is to find that I am feeling pretty much in the same state of mind this year. I do kind of like this change in the seasons, but am always reluctant to embrace it at first. I find myself clinging on to the possibility that September could still be classed as a Summer month and that we don't need to really seriously face Autumn until October comes knocking.

 

One thing I do adore about this time of year is the change in the light. It can be sooo heart achingly beautiful. This morning was just such a time :: I bobbed up to the Attic quite early (6.45am) to see what sort of clouds/weather we were starting the day with and the view almost took my breath away...well not so much the view as the light and the colours....just beautiful. And fleeting :: the golden glow has all gone now, but the day looks like it's going to be warm and bright, if a little cloudy. Quite pleasantly Septemberish I'd say.

 

So September is here and I need to get used to the idea I guess. School will start back next week, so this week new school shoes will need to be purchased (can you hear me inwardly groaning?) and name labels will need to be sewn into new, bigger, stiffer school uniform (more groaning). But we are also going to enjoy the last days of freedom and playtime with friends during this week, with some trips to the park and general fun and laziness I think.

 

Very unusually, I actually turned the pages on my three calendars yesterday, a whole day early. I was kind of desperate to get a feel for the month ahead, to try and get my mind to focus on the business of September and stop hankering for more of August. Can't say I was that inspired by the Bossy calendar mind you (image above)...bit too brown and fuddy-duddy for me. Don't think I'll be doing loose covers or roman blinds either, sorry.

I am thinking more along the lines of beginning a bright, patchwork quilt to throw over the second sofa in our living room, which does happen to be a kind of boring pale brown not dissimilar to the colours in the above picture. Oatmeal I think it was officially called when we chose it. Yes, I can see it now...lots of bright and cheery colourful square patches which I can sit and hand-stitch in front of the fire. Talking of which, we did actually light our fire for the first time at the weekend (we had a real sudden cold snap on Saturday/Sunday), and I admit that I enjoyed it enormously. So yeah..ok..maybe I could be persuaded to create a kind of loose cover, if you could call a quilt that, but no no no, definitely not in Autumnal Browns.

The beautiful, beautiful Ideal Homes calendar is as stunning as ever, I do truly love these images each and every month. Golden light, long shadows, dewy grass and mellow fruits. Mmmmmmmm.

 

I spent a little while yesterday pottering in my back yard, deadheading the dead flowers and chatting to the living flowers. My pots have really filled out during the two months since they were planted and the colours are more glorious then ever.

And speaking of glorious colour....just feast your eyes on my new yarn!!!

This yarn has a wonderful Story behind it, and a new project already underway with it...more will be revealed in due course.

Sorry? Teasing you?? Who me???? Hahaha, well you may just be right about that.

I'm hoping over the remainder of this week to share some of my Northumberland holiday pictures with you all, if that's OK? I uploaded them to the computer yesterday and got quite giddy just looking at the images :: beaches and rockpools, harbours and castles, dahlias and butterflies. Oh, I do so enjoy writing my post-holiday-posts, I hope you won't mind coming along with me.

So until then, hoping you really enjoy the first day of September which ever corner of the world you are in....see you tomorrow...

xxxxxxxxxxx

ps, did I mention I'm glad to be back?? :o) xx

Comments

[Lois A. Stohr]

Lucy!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!so nice to hear of your coming baby..and your almost done project. It is so beautiful, nice colors. I see why you are so happy. I tell everyone about your blogspot. Lois in North Carolina

[Lois A. Stohr]

I missed you so much. Iv'e gotten hooked on your blog. I missed you so much, so I went back to your old blogs and read them. I am new to this blogging, so glad I found yours first. Can't wait until tomarrow to see what you have for us.I've found a new friend....Lois from NC...USA

[Heather]

Welcome home!
It's a wonderful feeling to be home, isn't it? We have been home for ... ooh, almost an hour now after a NINE hour drive and I am relishing being sat on my sofa with a big cup of tea. I have enjoyed being away but I was craving home for the whole journey (and even a secret little bit of the holiday if I'm honest) and I am so glad to be back. I'm even looking forward to the sorting and the washing!

I'm glad I'm so happy to be home as recently I have been having some "do I really like Leeds anymore" wobbles, and wondering whether we should stay up here, but now I feel that YES, I do still want to be here :) (although not in this flat, but that's easily remedied.) Argh, sorry for big rambly comment!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Anne H]

Hi
Just thought I'd say how I've enjoyed leafing through some of your posts - I come from North Yorkshire but have been down in East Anglia for ages now, so I love your writings about the North - the hills, the seaside etc - makes me homesick! Also your blog has made me try knitting again - don't know what I'm making, I'll just see what evolves! Might even try patchwork again soon! All the best, take care Anne H xx

[Sylvia]

So glad you are back online Lucy! Enjoying your vacation pictures. Please tell us about the yarn...beautiful colors and hope they are not discontinued...

I've learned that DB Rialto Aran is pretty much equal to the yarn you make your crochet bag with!

[Suz]

The one day l don't check to see if you're back and had a wonderful time you logged on hehe.....WOW! what wonderful photos....absolutely to take your breath away
Glad you're back though!
Missed the daily read
x

[Jessica]

Welcome back Lucy!
I found your blog in the last month or two but have never commented. I love reading about your life- so much that you do with crochet inspires me! :) Love your pictures and I look forward to all your future blogs!

[Anne Bebbington]

Nice to see you back Lucy - enjoy the last vestiges of the summer break. The new term started officially yesterday here in Somerset but most schools took the day as an Inset day - so the younger ones and I will head back in this morning, Sarah being an Upper 6th student will not start back until Mon 14th - lucky her but she's busy creating her Personal Statement for her university applications - scary stuff!

[Shannon]

Welcome home! The light from your attic is absolutely dreamy... and I am green with envy over your beach treasure. We can occasionally find good "sea glass" in the NW US, but never china shards. I am working on my first ever patchwork quilt in summer "ade" colors - lemonade, orangeade, strawberry lemonade - and can't wait to see what inspiring thing you come up with for your couch. Although you wouldn't know me from Eve, I have missed you!

[Debbie O]

Ms. Lucy,
I have a question a bout your mini-grannies... what size are your squares (in inches if possible)? Did you modify them in anyway to make them so small? Yours look so wee when I compare them to my mini's. I'm sure it's a "translation over the internet" issue. I know it sounds a little goofy but it would give me a little peace of mind to know the dimensions of your little grannies. Love your colorful, sweet creations!
Debbie O

[Debbie O]

September is my favorite month and not just because I have a birthday soon. I love the change in light. The cooling not quite autumnal, days. The definitely cooler nights. And school supplies. I'm an office/school supply junkie. I could do with out the crazy return of schedules but something must give. Love your new yarn and your sea glass. Ok, all be told I just love your blog. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Debbie

[Sylvia]

Lucy, been looking for you everyday. So glad you and your family are back home safe and sound. Happy that you had a good holiday. Lovely pictures and yarn. Sylvia

[sharon-nz]

so glad you are back, and those yarn colours are just divine, makes my mouth water LOL

[Liz]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm...what lovely looking yarn! Can't wait to know what it is or see what it becomes!
Welcome home!

[Alice C]

Hurray! You're back! Lovely holiday photos to look forward to - bring it on!

[Louise]

Glad your holiday went well but it's always nice to get home. (Even nicer once the washing's done..) Your attic photos are wonderful - beautiful colours.

[Inga Helene]

Welcome back! And what a lovely yarn. I have btw used your scallops on a granny square afghan (and suddenly I remembered I didn't credit you in the blog post where I show it). I'll have to write a post about the afghan, and then I'll give you credit for it. Is it ok?

[lulu]

so happy to see you back..
love to see pics..
I love the colors of that yarn so pretty..
take care,

[Lydia]

Helloooo You! Nice to see you back - have just returned from Northumberland myself this weekend & had an amazing time. If I'd known you were there I'd have kept my eyes peeled! The yarn colours are simply beautiful.

Lx

[Noli]

Hi Lucy,
Have only been reading your blog a couple of months but it has really inspird my to find the old crochet hooks again, many thanks. As the others have said lovely to see you back and all the inspiring photos. You deserve you blog award.
Happy September.
Noli

[Erica K]

Your blog is so inspiring to me...I've certainly missed you! The morning pictures are lovely. I sent my little boy to school today... *sigh* (we need to buy new shoes as well) Love the yarn...can't wait to see what you're doing with it! :)

[Jane]

Welcome back Lucy, I missed your colourful chat. Glad you had a wonderful time in my beloved Northumberland,look forward to seeing some familiar pictures
Love Jane

[the cookie cutter]

Oooh, I am so glad you are back. I love reading your blog and have missed your frequent posts! Looking forward to seeing what you are up to with that gorgeous yarn!! Nadinexxx

[Lineá]

Such nice pics, must been a lovely holiday. Thank you for sharing.
And also thank you for sharing your lovely patterns. I made the lovely bag.And recived a lot of nice comments about it. Please visit me on my blog if you have the time.

[Lucy - Beads 14]

Welcome back Lucy,
thank you for your comment and i love those colours, of the yarn. hope you are well :)
Lucy xx