Weekend in Brief

Don't you love it when the weekend really starts on a Friday night? We went to a big organised bonfire night at Bolton Abbey on Friday night (seem to be at that place a lot don't we?)....

....a humungous bonfire with spectacular fireworks set to music.

Saturday morning and I wangled a teensy bit of cosy nesting in bed by myself with a hot cuppa and Christmassy inspiration.

Little Man's art work inspired by the fireworks, propped up on the mantel.

Also on the mantel, the first of this years hyacinths have arrived, yaaaayyyyy!!

Such blue blue skies we had over the weekend....

....and some wonderful and welcome sunlight streaming into the house.

I picked a few little flowers from my back yard...

...and now they are brightening up the bathroom. They make me sooo happy ♥

Loved watching Little Lady's meticulous colouring. She spent an age designing and cutting out her paper doll outfits.

And Little B learnt how to press the buttons to make his own music.

I visited a friend on the other side of town and marvelled at My Attic View as seen from her kitchen window.

Went shopping on Sunday for a spot of retail therapy and couldn't resist these beautiful baubles. They make me sooooo excited for Christmas!

Ahhhh the end of a wonderful weekend full of nothing-in-particular.

Love the fire.

Love my candles.

Love my flowers.

Love my views.

Love my home.

Love my family.

And thats all folks ♥ very brief indeed!

I am out the door now, out into the lashing rain to the pub to crochet, see you all again soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Edited to add :: the baubles came from Sainsburys, along with some fabulous giant-sequined garland in same colours (will have to show you that too). Fabulous.

And for those of you who've been admiring my handpainted glass tealight holders with the little beady wire hangers, they were summer purchases from Morrisons, a bargain at only 50p each.

x

 

 

Comments

[sumea]

wonderful photos Lucy
the second one down particularly is fab! but they all conjure up such a lovely warm cosy feel
love this post :o)

[Louise]

lovely quote Gloria!

[Pattygloria]

Hola Dear Amiga Lucy,I've decided to drop you a line. I'm Sending my thoughts and positive vibes to you. "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see" ~John Burroughs.
Take care! Hasta pronto,
Gloria x

[Jayne]

Just hoping you're ok, haven't heard from you in a while. Keep smiling Lucy, life is good. xxxxx

[Jennifer]

Hi, Lucy!

It's almost Thanksgiving here. A day we set aside for gratitude. Your lovely blog is high on my list of things I'm grateful for. Thank you for all the sweetness you have added to my world in the last year or so I've been following the happenings in your little colorful world! Blessings to you and your family! xo ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[Claudia]

I miss your posts so much, Lucy! But I totally understand your absence. You may have so many activities going on with 3 kids and home matters. But I´d love to hear from Connievan decoration, Christmas inspiration and your gorgeous crochet! I´ll be waiting right here...
Claudia, from Brazil

[Louise]

Hi Lucy,
Thanks for sharing those gorgeous pictures with us all again. It must be lovely and cosy to have xmas in the cold! Hope you and yours are all well seeing as we havent heard from you in a couple of weeks.
Take care,
Lou in Australia
ps- am diving into hexagons for the first time thanks to your tutorial!

[Amy]

Hi lucy,
Amy again, cant belive i put my wrong URL!! Lol i linked myself to rental car company!! hello again from kiwi land

[Amy]

Wowee it was so nice to look back over the fireworks, already it feels like Guy Fawkes was months ago. You have a beautiful blog...you have a fan all the way over in New Zealand!!

[Munaiba]

Hi Lucy
I looked for an email address but coudn't find one. Today I found a blog that crochet stars/flowers. They are really beautiful and I thought of you (sadly I can'y crochet - I just tie my fingers together lol) Do go and take a look they are so cute. The link is:
http://raggedyowl.blogspot.com/2010/11/crocheting-flowers.html
Cheers
Munaiba

[marigio]

Dear Lucy, last year I did your crochet snowflakes . Now some blog-friends asked me if I can translate your tutorial in italian. Before I do that I would like your permission.
Marigio xx

[Erin]

Hi Lucy! I love your blog- have to say I miss you and getting a little nervous! Hope all is well with you and your family!!

[Emma Roberts]

Hi Lucy - I keep looking on your blog for some Xmas hooky ideas. I'm always wondering what you'll make next.
Love the baubles. A trip to Sainsbury's for me I think!

[ghd straighteners]

Just wanted to give you a shout from the valley of the sun, great information. Much appreciated.

[Margarida]

Every time I see a new post here, it makes me want to seat comfortably, drink and eat something and relax, while I read all your news and see all your wonderful pictures. Miss reading you. But take your time, of couse. Love.

[Katherine]

Looks like a wonderful weekend! Loving all the color in your home (as usual!). I wanted to send you an email about a little gift I have for you, but I can't find your email address on your blog? Can you email me at kittens.lost.her.mittens [at] gmail [dot] com? Thank you!!

[Monica Huete]

Beautiful shots !!! Love your colourful pictures - they always make me smile !!! Thanks for that ... ^___^

[Jeanie]

Lovely Blog..Could you tell me how you insert a little heart symbol into the text... Hope to hear from you..Many thanks Jeanie

[lemon]

Dear Lucy
I would like to send an email but I can not find your email. Would it be too intrucive to ask for it?
Despina, from Greece

[Lee]

Have meant to tell you about a book review I read of 'The Surprising Life of Constance Spry' who was a health lecturer who travelled country Ireland in a caravan. She was known as 'cheery Connie' and I immediately thought of your Connie van. As a child she loved flowers and went on to open a flower and wedding shop, and flower school in Mayfair and even styled two royal weddings.
Good choice of name for your van by your littlies.
Lee

[Lee]

Your posts makes me want to visit your part of the world, and that will be happening next year. As an Aussie, England has a great attraction for us. We have spent time in London but now want to see country and coastal UK.
Can't wait to visit Beatrix Potter's area and walk the paths. And just to experience your villages.
Would love to hire a combi and camp as I love the Cool Caravan book.
Hope Autumn is being kind to you, whereas we are having quite a wet Spring.
Cheers
Lee

[carol]

great pictures,but wee man's hand is just so cute.How old is he now??

[Linda]

Loved your photos, especially the one of your baby playing with his musical toy. Our little granddaughter, now 9 &1/2 months old has one too and she loves twiddling the knobs and jigging to the music. Happy days which pass too quickly.

[Becci Sundberg]

Lucy I just love reading your posts, watching your hooking and seeing Little B grow.
When you have a minute, pop on over to my blog, I have a little something for you.
http://beccisscrapjournal.blogspot.com/2010/11/im-beautiful-blogger.html

[The Garden Bell]

Alive?.... Just thinking about ya....no need to reply....I needed another A24 picture fix before starting dinner....