:: taking time to sit a while in the Attic window seat and watch the delightful midsummer weather play out across the landscape. The view above is to the left of normal, can you see the church tower and then behind it the castle nestling in the trees? ::
:: taking time out in my back yard to sit and ponder this and that over an afternoon cuppa ::
:: taking time to do the rounds of my recently planted up pots, deadheading a few flowers, sniffing the herbs, scooping up snails, enjoying my dinky little outdoor space ::
:: taking time to unwrap a spontaneous supermarket purchase of stocks and arrange them in a jug. I felt that under the circumstances I deserved two bunches of flowers instead of just one, and my-o-my they are totally divine. I can smell their sweet/spicy scent right now as I type ::
:: taking time for a little chocolate therapy of the Green and Blacks Maya Gold variety. It hit the spot nicely ::
:: taking time to have a little stroll through Magazine Wonderland whilst inhaling the aforementioned stocks and scoffing the aforementioned chocolate. It's a three-pronged approach to making oneself feel cheered and uplifted and it works wonders. Incidentally, the July issue of UK Country Living is utterly, totally scrumptious, I nearly hyperventilated with desire when I hit page thirty nine ::
:: taking time to drink in all that saturated floral colour, did I mention how much pleasure a couple bunches of cheap flowers can deliver? Ooodles I tell you.
:: taking time to appreciate the afternoon light as it streams in through the back window ::
It was our towns annual Gala today, you may remember me chatting about it last year? The Little People were so excited to be heading up to the park this afternoon for the funfair, the candyfloss and the daredevil stunts in the arena, but truthfully my heart was not in it. I walked with them to the end of our street, then on the spur of the moment I quietly asked J if he wouldn't mind if I stayed home alone for a while. I really, desperately felt the need to be alone, to Take Time for myself.
Taking time, yes I have been doing just that this afternoon and what a tonic it has been. I've been taking time to search out the little things that bring lightness and pleasure, escape and peace. Taking things slowly and gently and trying to let go of the worry and the fear. Not all that easy. Things with my Mum are currently described as "stable", we are awaiting words on Monday from a bigwig medical man who will look at test results and hopefully give us a more detailed picture. So until then we wait patiently and keep everything crossed. And I take time to appreciate all that is good.
Thank you so very very very much for all the positive thoughts you've been winging through my Attic Window, I can't tell you how thankful I am for the goodness you are sending my way.
Wishing you a weekend full of lovely little moments of happiness, take time to appreciate them won't you?
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You and your family are in our thoughts. I have been thinking of you and wishing your mum well. I will pray for your mum.
Posted by: hdmi cable | June 21, 2011 at 07:21 AM
Praying for your Mom and for you, too. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Amy | June 18, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Hi Lucy, I hope your mother is much better.
I live in NYC and love your blog. We in NY State are anxiously awaiting the vote in the senate that would allow anyone to legally marry, regardless of who it is he or she loves. I was shocked and dismayed to see an ad on your site that urges people to stop the marriage equality act in New York.
Posted by: cybercita | June 18, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Lovely lovely post. So so true, we don't stand still to appreciate the precious little things and beauty as much, as we are too busy.
Big virtual hugs coming your way.
Lots of love, Carina
Posted by: Carina | June 17, 2011 at 07:40 PM
postive thoughts, and my best wishes for your mum Lucy,hope all goes well on Monday. Xxx
Posted by: july | June 17, 2011 at 02:23 PM
I've been enjoying your blog for ages but have never left a comment before, but your last post really made me want to. Sending you lots of love and best wishes - hope you get some good news very soon, Kathryn xxx
Posted by: Kathryn Eales | June 17, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Lucy, sending you love and hugs and thank you for the lovely flower pics I agree with Nicky, I wish we had smell-o-vision here!! take care Lucy and best wishes for you Ma, thinking of you xxxxxx
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM
What an inspiring post!! Thank you so much for reminding me how important. It is to "take time."
My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your mother.
Your pics are beautiful.
Once again, thank you Lucy. :)
Posted by: Anna | June 17, 2011 at 08:40 AM
lucy: I really love your blog, the pictures are wonderful!! Please keep this way in your life, I love the colors and croche works,
daniela briani - Nova prata - brasil
Posted by: daniela briani | June 17, 2011 at 02:38 AM
i am looking out at a rainbow right at this moment, sending prayers and hugs
my thoughts are with you Luce xxx
Posted by: amelie | June 16, 2011 at 05:54 PM
Lucy, dont comment very often but i have been thinking of you and your family these past few days and i hope you are all ok. Best Wishes to your Mum x
Posted by: Karen | June 16, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Taking time... for us to do whatever we like to do is the smartest and the healthiest thing we can do with our life. I love your blog, your pictures... kisses. Maria João
Posted by: Maria João | June 16, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Lucy, im sending happy health vibes from my house to yours.....hope there is great news for mum on monday. I love all your beautiful photos you share.......i ADORE your backyard.....i love the riots of colour and when you said i was your backyard i thought it was for in a magazine or something...its truly beautiful, what a beautiful place to have some alone timexxx
Hugs from DownUnderxxx
Posted by: charmaine | June 16, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Sending heartfelt wishes of hope to you on the wings of prayer.
Posted by: Karen | June 16, 2011 at 05:09 AM
What a wonderful time has been had by You. Pics are all so gorgeous, though i think this post is my favourite. I just love all the colours.
Posted by: London escorts | June 16, 2011 at 04:01 AM
sending prayers your way
Posted by: Lisa | June 16, 2011 at 02:25 AM
Lovely photos, thank youBest wishes to you and to your mum. Taking time to enjoy the little things can be so comforting and grounding.
Posted by: Kate | June 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM
I subscribe to CL but havent opened this months issue yet (been waiting for just the right time to spend an evening absorbing it all). Cant wait to see page 39! (May even a sneak a peek now!)....Wow, love page 38 onwards, very you (and very me too)!
I hope your mum recovers some what soon, it is hard to see it sometimes but there is a blessing in everything,
Aqeela xx
Posted by: Aqeela | June 15, 2011 at 10:13 PM
I hpe youre mum will be fine. Best wishes!
Posted by: anika | June 15, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Thinking of you and hope to meet you again soon in the Attic
Posted by: Lorraine | June 15, 2011 at 04:59 PM
My toes are always crossed as I was born like that so will definitely think of you and send you positive thoughts for your mum. I hope everything turns out to be fine. It's good to have a bit of peaceful "me" time to reflect and relax. I'm doing the same at the moment, whilst I wait for the imminent birth of my third little bundle of joy. Take care Lucy, xx Pati from London
Posted by: Pati from London | June 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Love your blog,sorry for the typo :).
Posted by: Tania | June 15, 2011 at 06:32 AM
Sending healing vibes and prayers to your Mom, take care of you and your family, xxx
P.S. I love you blog.
Posted by: Tania | June 15, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Just as your time alone is a tonic for you, your photos are a tonic for me. I will keep you in my thoughts and lovingly in my prayers. Take care and thank you so much for the inspirational photos.
Posted by: Kathy B. | June 15, 2011 at 01:06 AM
Lucy, I nominated you for an award!
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http://hookedonhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/06/sunshine-award.html
Posted by: melissa | June 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM