I've been away for the weekend, escaping off to the Cumbrian Lake Disrtict with two good friends for a couple days of Girly Stuff.
As you can see, it was cold! Snow was falling as we set off, but we didn't mind too much. We had gentle persuits in mind :: meandering around shops, idling in tea rooms, some gentle strolling perhaps, nothing that would be scuppered by a little fallen snow.
I had a magical time. Lovely towns, stunning scenery, memorable food, a wonderful night's sleep. A hearty breakfast, more stunning scenery, pretty villages, delightful shops, historical places, welcoming tea rooms. Great company, lots of laughter and chatter. Time to unwind and recharge my batteries. Time to be me. Much needed, much appreciated. I've returned home feeling refreshed and glad to be back to my full-on family life :: nothing like time away to make one appreciate what one has. I feel very blessed.
We're on half term holiday now so the Little People are home from School and J is home for the week too. The weather continues to be bleak and wintery with bittely cold winds and snowy showers. We are cosy indoors today, playing, baking, hooking, reading, generally taking it easy. I'm so glad to be home with my family, I do love them so.
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Amazing winter pictures. I never see such wonderful pictures regarding winter. I think the temperature is in minus.
Posted by: איפור מקצועי | October 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM
With the heartbreaking misery going on in the world your blog has become a happy place for me to go to for respite.
I have to confess to pinching a pic of your tangled pile of blankets to have on my desktop - I hope thats ok? It makes me smile every time I look at it and lends strength to my hooky hand to keep going and make my own first blanket.
Brightest Blessings to you and your family, and such thanks for the joy you spread.
Posted by: Elpha | March 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM
What stunning photos!!! Breath taking! xxx
Posted by: The Curious Cat | March 04, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Fabuolus pics. I'm astonished!!
how I wish to be there...
Tiziana
Posted by: Tiziana | March 02, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Stunning photos.
Posted by: K-Sue | February 26, 2011 at 07:18 PM
These photos are delicious!! I am soo over our hot weather and cannot wait for "snuggly" weather to arrive, although we still won't get the snow Down-under.
Mel
Posted by: mel solomon | February 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM
hi lucy, i love your blog......those photos are just gorgeous......i love the little robin....down here in Australia it is hot. I sometimes forget that my boring everyday things would be interesting to other people (:) Or not:)....i must get dh to get my computer fixed so i can get back into my blog.....i so miss it....thanks for sharing a little part of your days, you make it sound like so much fun...i love the way to *talk* too it always makes me smile:)
Posted by: charmaine | February 26, 2011 at 07:01 AM
JEEEEEEZ.
Have been meaning to write you -- thank you for your kind words and for the links to those crocheted confections -- again, JEEEEEEEZ!!!! -- but seeing these gorgeous, gorgeous landscape images has knocked all words out of my brain. Lucy. They are awesome.
Posted by: Alicia P. | February 25, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Thanks for sharing the pictures. They were great. I love seeing your pictures. Its so different to where I live.
Posted by: Karen | February 24, 2011 at 08:44 PM
jaw dropping...just a wee bit jeolous. I love love love big winter landscapes. I love rugging up. In this here sub-tropical neck of the woods when "winter" comes I have to pretend it's cold and rug up anyway.
What beautiful photos. hope you had a wonderful time!
Posted by: Andrea | February 24, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Wow! Love the photos ... I can only dream :-)
Posted by: Sigrún | February 24, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Oh I do love these kind of facecloth/mitts....I first bought some in Scandanavia many years ago and still use this kind of facecloth all the time. Yours is such a beautiful one...very elegant. Have bookmarked the site for browsing later. When I scrolled down to your phot of the daffs the first thing I noticed was your top....I thought to myself, gosh she wears these bright colours too...and isn't it great to get a bargain!!! Give one a good feeling!!! Thanks for the colourful blog!!
Posted by: Joyce Stewart | February 23, 2011 at 05:19 PM
What absolutely beautiful photographs. Thank you so much for sharing them :-}
Posted by: Diana Troldahl | February 23, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Your pictures are take your breath away beautiful.
Cheers from Indiana USA
Sara
Posted by: Sara | February 23, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Stunning scenery, thank you for sharing it. Best wishes, Pj x
Posted by: Pj | February 23, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Lucy you are lucky woman in the world!<3
hy, i komming from Slovenia(metropolis ljubljana) from "half little" city maribor:)
i love handmade product <3<3
so, "enjoyet"
wicky
Posted by: wicky | February 23, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Gorgeous winter pictures.
Posted by: Julia | February 23, 2011 at 02:03 AM
Stunning photographs Lucy, and you sound very content all tucked up inside your home, with your family! enjoy your lovely warm days!
Posted by: Clare | February 22, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Oh my, such a beauty! Fantastic photos, thank you so much for sharing!
Best wishes,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | February 22, 2011 at 09:21 PM
You take such beautiful pictures!
Lisa, U.S.A.
Posted by: Lisa | February 22, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Beautiful photos! I'm a newbie to your blog and just love it. I seriously do not think there is any place in the British Isles that doesn't look like a postcard, and you capture those scenes beautifully (that may be a bit of an overstatement, but not much). It is a pleasure to just come and have a little peek into your life. Thanks!
Posted by: Jennie | February 22, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Wonderful pictures and I love your narrative.
Posted by: Billie Beth | February 22, 2011 at 04:07 PM
It's so beautiful !
Thank you for sharing the pictures and comment the week-end with us.
See you.
Julie
Posted by: Julie | February 22, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Lovely lovely photos. I visited The Lake Districted in May 1985. It was beautiful then and it is still beautiful even in winter. I would say that winter ads some mystique and mystery to the landscape.
Posted by: Zosia | February 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM
What beautiful pics. I have never been out of the states but my Father was stationed in England during the 50s and took many home movies which we have enjoyed through the years..Girl getaways are so fun and relaxing. Your hubby was a wonderful guy to help you have a much needed little break. Hope you could squeeze in some hooking time also.. Love from Indiana Nancy
Posted by: nancy | February 22, 2011 at 11:29 AM