Yesterday I was reading my Home Review post from last year and realised yet again how reassuringly repetitive the rhythm of my life is. Even though this year my life has been turned somewhat upsidedown by the arrival of Little B, so many of the same simple things have continued to inspire and delight me each day.
These images today are a celebration of my Home, little snapshots of my domestic homelife throughout the year. Small pleasures, ordinary everyday occurances, but very special none the less.
Homemade blankets, sofa snuggletime, fresh flowers, a comfy bed, morning coffee, childrens toys, creative celebrations, decorations, fun and games, crochet (of course!), precious time spent nuturing a new baby, precious time spent with the Little People, colouring, cuddling, baking, painintg, step sitting, firelight, candlelight, special times.
Hope you enjoy my homely year...........
So happy that I've been able to capture these little snippets and record them here so that they don't get swept away and lost in time. It's wonderful to be reminded of the ordinary itty-bitty componants of ones life and find that one loves what one sees. I feel so blessed.
My blog continues to give me sooooooooooo much pleasure too, I love coming here and wittering away alongside my pictures!! It provides me with a hugely valuable means of memory-preserving which is so precious, especially given how dreadful my poor memory is. I've particularly loved spending time this week re-visiting the various holidays we've had through the year (ahhhhhh beloved Connievan, how I miss you ♥), and of course it's all there for my Little People to visit and enjoy in the future.
Thank you so very much for sharing this year's journey with me, it's been an absolute pleasure for me to open my Attic door and invite you in. I have often wished I could've been here more often (only 99 posts written this year, deary me, such slackness), but I continue to try and make the most of every day, to value all that I have, to be glad of the family and friendships (and yarn, flowers, magazines, sleep, cake, coffee, pyjamas, chocolate etc etc etc etc) that bring such joy and happiness into my life.
Wishing you all a fabulous and Happy New Year, may 2011 bring you all that you wish for ♥
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ps. do pop by tomorrow, I've got twelve Monthly Mosaics lined up for you, it'll be quite a feast for the eyes x
Color, color, color, color! Love it - and I'm not really all that colorful in my own life/home!
Posted by: Abbey | January 01, 2011 at 02:47 AM
Thank you so much for letting me enjoy your blog.To find your place was one of the blissful things for me in 2010! All your lovely photos and writings comfort me very much and I'm so much in love with your crochet!
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!
Posted by: Es | January 01, 2011 at 02:24 AM
So sweet and colourful.
Posted by: Susan | January 01, 2011 at 02:20 AM
Dear Lucy Thank you for your 99 wonderful posts throughtout 2010!!!
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND ALL @ ATTIC 24!!! xxx
Posted by: Sarah west mids uk | January 01, 2011 at 01:51 AM
Thank you Lucy for sharing your beautiful photos and words. I always look forward to checking your blog - so much colour and happiness. I love your photos of where you live, it is so different to my little patch in Perth, Western Australia. Best wishes for a wonderful 2011.
Donna xxx
Posted by: Donna A | January 01, 2011 at 01:33 AM
A very happy new year to you and your family Lucy, and a big thank you for the pleasure you bring with your snippets of family life! I have sent you an email with some pics that came to me, they are worth sharing!
Posted by: PamelaT | January 01, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Happy New Year Lucy! I have truly enjoyed your blog and the posts that you've done. Your patterns and your crochet are just amazing so please keep up the good work!
Hugs XX
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Moore | January 01, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Happy New Year. Griessli Cornelia to Switzerland
Posted by: Cornelia | January 01, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Thanks for sharing your life....Happy New Year!
Posted by: jen | January 01, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Wonderful, wonderful post! Thanks for sharing these inspiring images -- and thanks for your lovely blog! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Courtney | December 31, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Ahhh the Toilet Roll family :) So very cute.
Happy New Year Lucy - thankyou for sharing your life with us, for the colours, the inspiration, the fun, the beauty, and I look forward to seeing what 2011 brings you all.
Posted by: Anne | December 31, 2010 at 11:22 PM
What a lovely bunch of cosy memories Lucy. Thanks again for a year of truly inspiring colourfulness. My home is a much brighter and cheerier place since I discovered the Attic!
With all love and the bestest, fun filled wishes for the year ahead.
Love Stephxxx
Posted by: Steph | December 31, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Happy New Year Lucy! I LOVE reading your blog and look forward to seeing your new posts - and, yes, I do check in every day! I admire that you are able to do all that you do - I have two children and can't seem to finish one project (amidst 7 or 8 ongoing ones).
Posted by: kathy | December 31, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Happy New Year to you, Lucy and your family. Thank you for letting us peep into your world - I have really enjoyed your posts and all the creative energy you share with everyone out in cyberspace.
Posted by: delia | December 31, 2010 at 09:48 PM
Another beautiful, happy post Lucy. Thank you.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2011.
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Posted by: Carol | December 31, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Beautiful pictures, beautiful blog! happy new year to you and your family - Every word on this page is filled with love and life, so God Bless you all for the new year, - a true inspiration!
Posted by: Clare Fairclough | December 31, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Lucy, thanks for a wonderful year of posts - I continue to envy the life you are leading. Best wishes to you and the family for 2011.
Posted by: Diane F-D | December 31, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Happy New Year Lucy and all in number 24 - thanks for being so entertaining, inspiring and helpful! Hope 2011 brings you lots of happiness, joy and yarn! :-)
Posted by: Nicole (and the bee) | December 31, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Lovely cheering photos - you've inspired me to think about all special homely pleasures that bring so much contentment. Happy New Year to you.
Posted by: Ali at Very Berry | December 31, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Lucy, Your photos are wonderful. I enjoy all your
posts and projects. Best wishes for the new year
to your family.
Posted by: Mary w. | December 31, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Happy New Year, Lucy!
Abi x
Posted by: Abi | December 31, 2010 at 07:24 PM
What a bright, bright happy home you have!
Wishing you all the best for 2011. Happy New Year!
Posted by: handmaid | December 31, 2010 at 07:17 PM
..~*♥*~..Happy New Year!!..~*♥*~..
Posted by: Jeanette | December 31, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Sometimes I wish I could step right into your pictures if only just for a moment. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your life with us and I look forward to the new year to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Posted by: Lynda USA | December 31, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Happy New Year, Lucy!!
Posted by: DebbyMc | December 31, 2010 at 06:42 PM