Delight #1 :: the colour of the sky.
It's been a gloriously sunny day here today, still very cold though but cold is good, cos cold means I get to wear my scarf. Big smiley face.
Delight #2 :: my window crystals making rainbows on the carpet.
Little B was fascinated by them, he spent ages trying to pick them up (aawwww)
Delight #3 :: a jug of very pretty daffies on the mantle.
These lovely flowers were £2 from the supermarket, they are heavily scented and smell beautiful.
Delight #4 :: grape hyacinths in flower.
Remember the broken jug I planted with muscari bulbs? They are now in bloom on the windowsill, the flowers are very delicate and sweet and endearing, I love them.
Delight #5 :: mini party rings.
Discovering these in the supermarket today, I couldn't resist buying them as a treat for the Little People. Do biscuits come any cuter than these do you think?
Delight #6 :: Girly buns.
I made these yesterday and enjoyed one this afternoon with a cup of tea. I think I will sprinkle edible "disco glitter" on every item I bake from now on.
Delight #7 :: playing with Little B.
Taking it in turns to do "round and round the garden" with each other, it was a truly magic little moment of my day.
Delight #8 :: admiring my teeny hooky hearts.
These are the product of yesterdays knit-and-natter at the cafe. I've got a pretty springtime project in mind which I'll be sharing next week along with the heart pattern.
Delight #9 :: Little B enjoying a bookish moment.
I walked in the room to find LB sitting quietly in his very own corner where he keeps his books. There's a small antique footstool there which he perches on when he wants to look at his books, it's always very lovely to witness.
Delight #10 :: ice cold rose wine.
I enjoyed a sneaky little tot of wine in the kitchen whilst I prepared dinner (warm chicken and noodle salad).
Delight #11 :: watching the moon rise.
A beautiful, bright full moon in the sky tonight, rising up over the hills and town.
Delight #12 :: cosy fireside evening.
A clear sky and a chill in the air, it's a nippy cold night tonight. Came down just now from putting Little B to bed and sorting out laundry to find that J had lit the fire. Lovely! Am about to go and make toast and jam and mugs of warm milk for the Little People and settle myself down for a cosy evening.
I've enjoyed a beautifully simple, ordinary, delightful day today. I feel so blessed and I am truly thankful for all that I have. Hope you also found some little delights in your day to make your heart glad ♥
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Truly delightful indeed!
Posted by: Gina | March 19, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Thank you for reminding us of the goodness of simple things. I like your stained-glass piece. We have a jigsaw puzzle of a Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass window that looks very similar. How lovely it must be to have the light shining through that.
Posted by: Christine Laennec | March 19, 2011 at 05:57 PM
I just love your addiction to bright colors! It reflects your cheery personality and is very catchy. I love to come home at the end of a long stressful day at work and make the rounds of my favorite blogs - you're at the very tippy-top of my list! Thank you for sharing your love for life, family, color and especially your beautiful hooky creations! I want to be you when I grow up!
Posted by: Diane | March 19, 2011 at 05:40 PM
so simple and yet so beautiful :)
I love the teeny hearts :)
Posted by: polka | March 19, 2011 at 04:43 PM
What a beautiful post Lucy. You seem to be a very contented person as well as being very taalented.
Posted by: Catriona | March 19, 2011 at 03:46 PM
I love those little crochet hearts :-) Thanks for sharing theese beautiful pics. Hugs!
Posted by: Ana | March 19, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Party rings are the best biscuits ever. They look so pretty in a glass jar but unfortunately they never last long enough to be appreciated fully in my house.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the hearts and I'm definitely looking forward to the pattern. I'm already imagining a heart shaped wreath on my wall.
Posted by: Kerry | March 19, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Your photos are delightful :)
Posted by: hakucho | March 19, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Hello, your new fotos are so warm and cosy ♥ I love your Blog verry much an I sending greetings and hugs from Germany, Bea ☺
Posted by: Bea | March 19, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Hi Lucy.
Since I first found your blog a couple og weeks ago, I've been visiting more than once a day to see if you have something colourful to share... I've now put up a link to your blog on mine (on the side), and hope you think it's OK?! Can you please tell me, if you want me to remove the link?!
Posted by: Victoria | March 19, 2011 at 02:29 PM
WOW Lucy! Little B is not little at all any more!
Posted by: Shanti | March 19, 2011 at 02:25 PM
I love looking at your blog for some refreshing photographs of what's going on in the attic! I can't wait to hear about your new hooky business! xx
Brittni @ WLFM
Posted by: B | March 19, 2011 at 02:03 PM
A truly wonderful post and the fire at the end?
the end to a perfect day in my mind x
Posted by: maypole | March 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Always great to come across a fellow northern blogger! We are on the North York Moors just near Whitby - do you know it?
Nice to meet you,
Denise x
Posted by: Denise | March 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Apparently we are experiencing a "Perigee Full Moon. Perigee is when the Moon’s orbit brings it to the closest point to Earth and if a Full Moon falls at this point, which it does approximately once every 18 years, we will have a Super or Perigee Full Moon,it is the biggest and closest Full Moon to Earth since March 1983" that explains why the moon is so stunning, I had a little walk tonight to enjoy it and it was so beautiful.
Little B is so, so gorgeous, you have such lovely children Lucy, and bringing them up to be grateful is a wonderful thing. I have lovely grateful children and my eldest is bringing up his daughter (4) to be the same.
x Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Lee | March 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Hello Lucy,
thank you for your wonderful blog - I discovered it last week and really enjoy reading through it. A long time ago you had the idea of a "Yes day" and it sounded great - the children and I are going to have one today! I'm very excited...
I also love to crochet and "infected" my husband with it, he started a Granny Square blanket and it turns out wonderful!
Have a really nice weekend.
Simone
Posted by: Simone | March 19, 2011 at 09:55 AM
I can't english. I try. You are a very pretty woman. I likes you so much! Ýou write so nice. It's make my happy. Everytime. You're scarf is so beautiful. All the tings you made are so beautiful. You make me happy!!!!!!!!!!
Loves,
Ineke
http://picootje.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ineke | March 19, 2011 at 09:47 AM
thank you for reminding us of the simplest of life's treasures surround us and that we should feel grateful.
ps that jug with the daffies is too cute!!
re ps the little hooky hearts too!!!!
kissies from France!!!
Posted by: Potiron | March 19, 2011 at 09:23 AM
I love your beautiful snippets of loveliness Lucy. This one is especially lovely, with a little of everything - your beautiful child, your flowers, your hooky, and all the beauty in nature around you. Thank you for making my day.
Posted by: Dori | March 19, 2011 at 09:21 AM
It's so wonderful that the smallest things give us the greatest pleasure. Loved your post, as always, can't wait to see what the hearts turn into.
Posted by: Radcliffe | March 19, 2011 at 09:16 AM
What a lovely, lovely day at your place. Those little biscuits look far to pretty to eat. I love your little hearts too and look forward to seeing what you make from them. Spending time with our little ones is so precious. We never get that time back again, but gosh the wonderful memories will always be with us. Have a wonderful weekend at your place.
Posted by: joyce | March 19, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Dear Lucy.
How is the Secret Project going?
Did I miss something?
Please tell me!
Posted by: Corien | March 19, 2011 at 07:57 AM
Thanks for these springtime pictures.
Looking forward reading your heart pattern and project.
If you are looking for a colorful yarn, have a look at the garn drops delight http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visgarn.php?garn=Delight
Have a nice weekend
Posted by: Carine_07 | March 19, 2011 at 07:52 AM
And now for the science bit. The moon was closer than it has been for a while (17000 miles) and so appeared bigger.
Posted by: Louise | March 19, 2011 at 06:32 AM
OH what a sweetheart! I also love those "sweet hearts" you are holding!
Posted by: Josette | March 19, 2011 at 04:56 AM