Winter Warmth

Hello! We're having a very Wintry week here in my patch, brrrrrrrr it's been sooooo cold of late!

The temperatures have been sub zero day and night which is quite extreme for us Brits :: we are more used to half measures and unpredictability when it comes to the weather and all this constant bitter icy stuff has taken us by surprise.

But no denying the sheer beauty of it as I go slip sliding precariously with the pushchair along the frozen canalside. The snow and ice has made our every day surroundings look like a Winter Wonderland.

Despite the very cold weather, I've been feeling all Wintry-warm this week, it's such a lovely time of year isn't it? Ahhhh I'm having such a lovely, buzzy, happy time, the Little People are in full pre-Christmas swing both at home and at school and it's so joyful getting caught up in their excitement. Only 16 more sleeps don't you know. Quite a horrifying fact when one hasn't actually begun purchasing any gifts, but at the moment the Excitement is managing to keep the Panic in check.

I made it slip-sliding over the ice to the cafe this morning for my knit and natter group, what an enjoyable morning I've had. After missing it for a few weeks due to germs+snow, it was extra lovely to be back with friends, doing what I love best. Slurping and nattering and hooking, it was really good. Like really good. I am still on with my Christmas Decs, I have become quite loopily addicted to making them. Just one more, just one more, I can't seem to stop myself.

I know many of you are loving making them too (yiippppeeee!), there're some absolute beauties appearing in the Attic24 Inspired Flickr group, do go and take a look if you have a moment to spare. Makes me so happy to share with you  ♥ thank you ♥

Just whilst I'm on the subject of sharing, I came across a lovely blog this morning that I'd like to tell you about if you haven't already found it :: it's written by Sara and is called Tangled Happy, it's fabulous!! Labelled as a "crochet pattern collective" there are oodles of creative hooky ideas and lots of links for you to follow. I was particularly smitten with Pips crochet baubles that Sara featured yesterday, wow, what a clever idea that is! Pips tutorials are smashing and very easy to follow, I think I'll be giving those a go when I can put my own ones down for a second.

Something about Wintry weather makes me want to stay home warm and cosy and bake things. Well truthfully my week so far has involved rather a lot of happy time out and about socialising with friends, but Little Man is keeping us supplied with fresh home baking. He baked these buns when he came home from school a few days ago, and as you can see he decorated them beautifully without the need to do boy-things with the little balls. Pheww. They will be fit to offer to visiting relatives then, unlike some of his other baked goods, that's a relief.

My hyacinth on the mantel has reached it's peak now, the fragrance is quite something. Soon be time for us to clear the mantel though and make way for all things Festive, I'm really looking forward to doing that very soon.

A few Christmassy bits and bobs have already found their way down from the Attic eaves, and some pre breakfast Christmas crafting has been happening too. Gosh. Is it really only sixteen sleeps till Christmas??

One lovely thing that has happened this week is that I've been reunited with my Granny Stripe blankie, yaaaaayyyyyy!! J went and did the necessary wintertime stuff with Connievan, prepping her for the cold weather and "putting her to bed" for the winter. I couldn't bare the thought of my beloved blankie spending the whole winter alone, so it's come home for some warmth and family loving. Right now it's being put to good use and makes up half of the roof to a Den Hotel. Apparently if you want to go and stay in the Den Hotel, it'll cost you £500 a night, although Little B is allowed in for free. It's very warm and cosy and intimately s-m-a-l-l in the blankety Den Hotel, but it does have a beautiful, colourful stripy-ripply roof.

See my new cushion up above there too, isn't it wonderful?? It was made by a friend of mine and I couldn't resist it when I visited a little local handmade selling event on Friday. I love it so much, most especially the beautiful felt triangle edging,  yeah, makes my heart go skipetty skip that does.

And looky what I found a few days ago when I was rummaging in my cupboards....my long lost Summer Granny cushion cover. My oh my, I had totally forgotten about this little thing, I started it way back in May and finished crocheting it months and months ago. I even have a delicious turquoise cotton jumper waiting to be chopped up and transformed into the backing. Need to chisel out a bit of time to do that soon, not that my sofas are short of colourful hooky goodness mind you, but you can never have too much of a good thing.

Well, on that colourful note I shall have to love you and leave you for now, I need to go and do foody things in the kitchen.

Stay warm and cosy my friends, and I'll see you soon, probably with a Christmas Tree in situ :o)

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Comments

[Rosemary Rowlands]

My 14 year old son has a habit of reading over my shoulder (supervising Mum I expect), he was curious as to why you should comment that the buns were fit to offer to visiting family... so I showed him boy baking! And he understood (and laughed too).

[Carina]

Ooh I missed following the lovely colourful blog!!! Finally got internet / access sorted here in the southern hemisphere!!! Have a lovely festive season and all the best with all the preparation!!!!

Love from sunny South Africa
Carina xxx

[Anne]

Wow, your hyacinth is stunning- wouldn't yarn in those exact amazing pinks be just stunning.
I love coffee and yarn together - your photo of the two made me grin!

[Pom Pom]

The cushion is so cute! I love the bunting trim!

[a-m]

My heart's in my mouth now only 15 sleeps and I'm still making presents - whose silly idea was that?! I absolutely adore your cushion, it's gorgeous and thank you so much for your link to Tangled Happy, I think I'll be over there often!
Take care,

a-m x

[designcrafty]

Just popped in to say a warm hello and have a catch on your lovely stuff - my! you have been busy! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! those Christmas decorations. Thank you for sharing - they are VERY inspiring. Stay cozy, creative and happy.K

[Vanessa]

Lovely photos Lucy. We have thawed a bit here in the south, although still cold. I can't imagine what it's like up north at the moment!

It's lovely having the warmth of the house to come home to and snuggle down in. We are doing lots of baking, making and sorting in our house and it is starting to feel all lovely and festive.

It's the best feeling to love doing something so much that you just can't get enough....one more...oh go on then, just another...and another.

Have a lovely warm and cosy weekend

Much love

Vanessa xxxxxxx

[Susanne Tyree]

Same thing here Lucy, winter snow and more on the way. Burrrr, it is cold, but cozy inside. I have been making winter scarves and started about 4 of those darling baubles....one side came up missing, now where did it go?? The guilty party is my one little Yorkshire Terrier Chewy. He has hidden it, or maybe taken it outside in the snow? The other day it was a ball of yarn he nabbed up and was playing with. Such fun, my little mischievous babies. Keep warn dear girl. Always a delight to see what you have been up to. Thank you for bringing warmth to us from your blog

[Julia]

I can't believe you are getting so much snow back in Blighty. We had a few desultory snowflakes here in the US then nothing. It looks like you are keeping warm and cosy though.

You've made me a tad nervous with your 16 sleeps - I had better get a move on. Thanks for the count down warning - it's focused the mind.

[KJ]

Very colorful, as always!

I remember in the last bauble tutorial post you had mentioned that you will blog about how to make color combinations...........Waiting for that post......curious to know how you choose colors and combine them so deliciously!!

thanks
KJ

[MutantSuperModel]

You usually have SO many comments, that I feel intimidated to add yet another one BUT I absolitely positively had to say something about that fantastic star garland. I absolutely adore it.

[Gail]

Lucy, Thank-you for coming over and visiting my site, it is in its v-e-r-y early stages as you could see. Yours and others look so bright and inspiring. Keeps us all on our toes. Gailxx

[Robin]

HI LUCY!!!! Such a colorful world you are living in. Love all your decorations up and your Christmas baubles are sooooo great. I plan on making some after I am finished the Sweaters, 1½ done and 1½ left to make. Time going by fast but I think I will make the deadline. Fingers crossed! Enjoy your cozy warm lovely home. xo Robin❤

[Gail]

Hi Lucy, your patch looks like mine all cold and icy, walk to school was a most slippy one. I am starting my own blog how do people find you when you are new? Like looking on yours, lovely and colorful! Gail

[Karin]

Very cold outside and you make the inside warm and colourful!
Love it!

[Sara]

Hello Lucy. Just wanted to send over a GIANT THANK YOU for featuring Tangled Happy in your post today! You have know idea how flattered I am. I have been following your blog for about a year and a half now and yours is one that I never miss a post. Not to sound stalkerish but you are kind of by blogger idol. LOL! I had so many visitors today and that was mostly thanks to you! :)

[Victoria]

Thanks for colouring my world Lucy. My little knitting business takes such great inspiration from Attic 24. Warmest wishes for the holiday season.

[Eugenia]

Sending a little warmth from sunny Southern California. Thank you for sharing so much beauty.

[penelope dubois]

Loved the Blog tonight! I always enjoy hearing about what you are up to and seeing all the great colours, gives me alot of inspiration! Penny

[claudia Lisboa]

Oi! Adoro visitar seu blog. Seu trabalho e suas fotos são lindos. Parabéns!
Um abraço - Claudia
Brasil

[Dennis Marquez]

Brrr! I just got back to the Netherlands today, and I'm staying with my parents for a week, and it is 'fuh-reezing' here as well! But I do love how it looks, your pictures look beautiful! Yes... you're chrismas dec's are really addictive! I've made about 10 by now! The most time actually goes into the joining and adding little things to it! But that's what transforms from a little piece of crochet, into a proper decoration! A nice read, and what a surprise to find that cushion cover you've made such a while ago!

[Martha]

It's super cold here as well...at -7 degrees it is very wintery indeed!
Cold makes me want to stay home and bake also.
LOVING your crocheted garland!!!

[Katie]

Love all the pictures. The cushion is gorgeous and the hycainths are beautiful. Will have to work out when they are in season in NZ and get me some...I am imagining around June/July time if yours are flowering now.

[Belinda from Melbourne]

Lovely Lucy, what a beautiful post of what's happening in the life of Attic 24. Glad to hear the stripy blanket is being put to such excellent use. Lots a love to you and yours this season.

Now off to hooky decorations...

Belinda

[alisonb2]

Pleased you're having fun!