I think the sight of fresh, bright green shoots pushing up through brown earth is very perfectly March-ish don't you? I bought myself some Muscari bulbs from the supermarket on Monday and popped them out of their plastic pot and into this little broken jug which I keep purely for popping Muscari bulbs in. It's never used for anything else, just for my annual Muscari Appreciation. I have an odd attachment to this little broken jug as I found it in the back yard covered in dirt when we first moved here. I feel it belongs to the house, I wouldn't dream of throwing it away even though it is a bit defunct. Can't wait for the sweet little blue flowers to arrive, but in the meantime the sight of those fresh green stems on the windowsill is making me feel very happy indeed.
I'm on to my third? fourth? round of hyacinths on the mantel now too, they continue to deliver huge dollops of pleasure on a daily basis. So pretty! And so smelly! I think on balance I much prefer the blue flowers :: these pale pink ones that are scenting the room right now are very lovely but I kind of wish they were brighter that's all.
I'm so happy we are now into the month of March as it means all things Spring-like are right around the corner, yaaaayyyy!!! February was OK I guess but we did seem to be dealing with pesky coughs and colds throughout most of last month, so I'm looking forward to a dose of lighter, brighter and hopefully warmer weather to kick the germs into touch.
My calendar pages have been turned on time (in fact, I turned them a day early, thinking it was March on Monday) and the images made me sigh with gratitude for the Coming Of Spring. Greenery re-appearing. Longer days. Drying laundry outside again. And that certain hard-to-describe feeling of Spring in the air.
Oh, and Connievan-ing again yippppeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping, hoping, hoping with all my heart that some time towards the end of the month it might possibly be time. Time to wake Connievan from her Winter slumber and take her on a little outing into the countryside. We need a mild spell, some sunshine and warmth and off we can jaunt. I've been having some very vivid fantasies just recently about revamping Connievans curtains. I told the man in the fabric shop that I had been fantasising about blue and white gingham curtains and I hoped very much that he did indeed sell blue and white gingham because I would be needing some very soon. He told me matter of factly that I'd be best to keep my fantasies to myself. This is a true story. Only in Yorkshire eh.
We had rather a lot of very welcome sunshine at the beginning of the week, and my front garden crocuses went wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and flung open their petals in sheer delight. They looked so beautiful!
And next to the crocuses (is that word right? Seems to sound odd saying crocuses!)...err where was I, yes next to the purple crocus(es) is a resilient little clump of snowdrops. Gosh, I do love these little flowers, they are so humble yet so captivating and beautiful. Lovely.
On Tuesday which was the first day of March, I took a few of my usual snaps from the attic window. Living with this view for over three years now hasn't made it any less special and it continues to fascinate and delight me. I just love to observe the changing light throughout the day, it really does make for happy viewing....
01:03:11 :: three snaps taken at 08:27, 11:30 and 14:31.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the hill "greening up" again, it'll be another few months more before that happens and I can't wait. Ahhh I feel all happy and glowy just thinking green and springlike thoughts!
On that happy note I shall love you and leave you for now....it's 9.50pm here and it's my bedtime. Off to go get my hot water bottle filled to the max and get myself snuggled up under my feather duvet and my wonderful BB. Bliss ♥ !
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Lucy I have just finished reading your blogs from way way back...a friend told me to go here I've really enjoyed going through your journey.. I admire your work, photos are great I think I need some color in my life at the moment.My husband has cancer and his little grandaughter diagnosed with degenerative brain disease not yet 2 years old.1 have 12 grandchildren, live in Australia and even though I never wanted to travel to England, your photos have shed a new light on that Julie
Posted by: Julie Hayward | March 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Hi Lucy
I was given your blog site 26/03/11 around dinner time by a lovely lady called Pat who runs a fab knitting shop in Broadway,Cotswolds. Your blog has added to my newly awakened knitting/crocheting passion again. Unfortunately poor old Dave(boyfriend) is now suffering the consequences,as my knitting bag now goes everywhere with me. But as I quite rightly reminded him. I go football and cricket and have I ever moaned? I have just printed off the Teeny Tiny Hearts and crochet bag xxxxxxx
Posted by: Racel Webb | March 27, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I was totally jealous with this. We haven't tackled lessons about this in high school but some did. I've tried cross stitch and created some projects but not so contented with it.
Posted by: Kids Pool | March 27, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Oh, your photos make me long for the days when I lived across the pond. I am curious where in Yorkshire you are, since I was a temporary resident of Wakefield (Notton)!
Posted by: Lis | March 07, 2011 at 09:28 PM
I really love your blog. I spotted the flower afghan on the sew lovely blog from Katy from her March 3rd post and thought you should see it. It's something you would love.
http://sewlovelyembroidery.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Cyd | March 06, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Oh I love seeing your photos of where you live. I think I've left comments before along the same lines. I lived in Mytholmroyd (nr. Hebden Bridge) a few years ago. I can't say enough how much I loved living there. Would love to be there again. And love the little story about your broken jug found in your back garden. How quaint. I love anything like that. That jug has character. x
Posted by: Diane | March 06, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Hi Lucy !!!I am so happy i found you !!!Congratutalions for your posts. They are all fantastic!!!
I want to thank you very much for your crochet bag tutorial!!!!I followed your instructions ,and even I am doing my first attempts to crochet, I did it!!!See my post
http://ririfotiadi.blogspot.com/
I only change it to the end ,because i prefer this shape!!!!
Thank you , and best regards from Heraklion/Crete/Greece!!!!!
Posted by: RiRi | March 06, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Spring in Yorkshire! Thank you, thank you for sharing it. Food for the soul!!!
Posted by: Julie (Johnson) Powell | March 06, 2011 at 02:00 AM
Lucy, I was wondering if you may be able to give me a little advice. I am working on an octagon throw and each of the octagons have a slightly wavy look to them. I need to crochet up about 60 of them, some are flat, but the mojority have the wave. I was wondering if I should block them individually before I sew them together or should I wait until I have finshed the throw and block the whole thing at the end? Thanking you in advance. Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | March 06, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Gorgeous pictures...
Like you I am waiting for the weather to get a little bit warmer so we can head off on a jaunt... But because our jaunting walls are made of canvas, it might be a little while yet..!
Looking forward to hearing about your secret project!
Posted by: Ali at Very Berry | March 05, 2011 at 09:07 PM
hello lucy the view from your window is amazing, so beautiful, thanks for sharing it :)
Posted by: devinder | March 05, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Hi Lucy
What a jolly post - thanks! Looking forward to Spring here very much too. Crocuses are opening up and he daffs won't be far behind. We're gearing up for a bav break away too, but at the end of May because our next few weeks are busy with birthdays and things. We're off to your old stomping ground, down to Charmouth/Bridport/Lyme Regis etc for a bit of fossil hunting are to relive a few childhood holiday memories in Weymouth for me. Can't wait!
Have a super weekend.
Stephx
P.s. If you don't have any luck at the shops for blue and gingham fabric, ebay might be worth a try. I bought some very good red gingham (new) recently, only £1.50 a metre. Sx
Posted by: Steph | March 05, 2011 at 07:32 PM
How about this place for gingham
http://www.croftmill.co.uk/products/stripes-plaids-tartans/14in-gingham-product.html
Love the blog.
Posted by: Judy Wilmot | March 05, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Hi!!!
What a lovely post - - Springtime is upon us I do hope - just to let you know I have linked up to you in my recent post because I made one of your Springtime Wreaths - which I love - so THANK YOU!
Love
Fleur
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Posted by: fleur | March 05, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Lucy, you didn't mention that whilst we've been getting some lovely sunshine in Yorkshire its still soooo cold!!!
But I agree its lovely to see some flowers braving the cold.
Em xxxxx
Posted by: Emma | March 05, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Oh Lucy I thought I was getting over my bout of Homesickness for England but I guess i'm not.
I miss the sights ,sounds, and smells of UK.
I guess I will have to live thru your blogs.
Keep up the great work. Ahhhhh snowdrops!!XOXO
Posted by: Patsy | March 05, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Hi Lucy,
I hope this post finds it's way to you in the attic. I have tried to reach you before, with no luck. I have a crochet pattern to send your way, and I believe you have probably never seen anything like it before. Send me an e-mail to bellabay2000{at}gmail{dot}com. Hope to hear from you.
Posted by: Leianna | March 05, 2011 at 03:33 PM
I bought myself some hyacinths too. Blue ones to place outside next to the front door.
Posted by: Ryan | March 05, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Lucy. Just wanted to tell you that I´ve been following your blog for a long time now, love the things you do and enjoy reading about you and your lovely family.
I discovered crochet two years ago and found out it´s the best therapy ever! I not only enjoy crocheting but love wearing the results of it.
Right now I´ve got 3 projects in process that plan to finish by the end of the extra long weekend we are having in Argentina.
Enjoy your Spring!!! . . . while we begin to see the first signs of Autumn.
Posted by: Pat Ferrari | March 05, 2011 at 12:13 PM
I think that feeling you get when spring is on it's way is getting stronger everyday. It's in the air when I walk backwards and forwards to school.
Posted by: Carole | March 05, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Hope your "project" is coming along. Spring is tempting us... its so nasty out. Sloppy and muddy... and slushy... cold and brisk... but that is Indiana weather for ya. Nice to see a bit of Spring in your parts on the A24 blog.
The Queen & I have enjoyed our new blog facelifts... new beginnings... March is always a great time to start something new. I can't wait for the tulips to push up.
Take care, can't wait to hear how things are coming along in your neck of the woods! I foresee some cutie Easter crochetables to come!
Posted by: Taking Heart | March 05, 2011 at 02:22 AM
I agree, blue hyacinths are definitely the best. Pink ones just don't have the same vibrancy. Mine have just finished flowering but yours look so beautiful in full bloom I shall have to get more this weekend. Becky x
Posted by: Becky J | March 04, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Such a pretty post - we are just starting to head into Autumn here in Australia and are enjoying the slightly cooler weather! My husband and I have "Myrtle the Turtle" (our connievan). She loves to head off to places unseen and stay a while. Like you, I pick up or make special things for her interior and she is just so charming......
(I wanted to send you a couple of photos, but couldn't work out how!)
Xx Michelle in Mittagong
Posted by: Michelle Lindau | March 04, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Love to visit your blog when not working my crazy hours... have a wonderful weekend!!
Posted by: kathi | March 04, 2011 at 09:21 PM
How beautiful to see the first signs of spring appearing for you, we are just finishing our summer and the days have got noticably cooler. I look forward to seeing Yorkshire come to life through your eyes
xxBrenda
Posted by: Brenda | March 04, 2011 at 09:14 PM