After Christmas Glow

If you could hear inside my head today, you would hear a quiet and gentle exhale. Phheeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwww. That is the sound my internal self makes on the 27th December every year :: it's the quiet sound of contentment mixed with the gentle sound of relief. Christmas has been and gone and it was oh so Very Good.

I really love this particular day in the year, it is a day for peaceful enjoyment. The pace is slow and relaxed and the atmosphere is lazy and playful. There has been lots of film watching, game playing, colouring and role play. There has been reading, browsing, chatting and hooking.

Little B's most favourite toy this year has been a rather nifty Bosch Tool Belt, with yellow hard hat and builders jacket. He built two houses today, and carried out numerous small household repairs. Little Lady delighted me this year by remaining a firm fan of Sylvania (long may it last!) and asking for the Campervan. It is a truly gorgeous toy, and we had much fun setting it all up together. There was some super-sweet shared play going on this morning when she invited Little B to go on a camping trip with her (she had the campervan, he had the Caravan), it was lovely listening in to snippets of their conversation. Little Man asked for lots of books this year, and a new game for his PS3, so he has been very happy with his buddies today, off in some virtual fantasy world. There has been much excited shouting and laughter all day here at number 24, the sound of children happily at play.

I've spent much of the day pootling about in my Comfort-wear (ooo look, you can see me in my new snuggle-top reflected in the mirror up there), doing nothing in particular. I had no need to go out, and nothing pressing to do aside from tackling the horrendously large pile of dirty laundry. It was a day of relaxation and pleasure-seeking. How luxurious!

I spent some time in Magazine Wonderland, ooohing and ahhhing my way through the January issues. Lots of warm, cosy, snugly vibes in those pages which went very well with my mince pie and chocolate-dusted coffee. I laughed at the picture of the very pretty lady sat elegantly on the floor with her yarny pursuits, cos that's exactly what I've been up to, although my outfit was a little more slovenly.....

...pink fluff and brushed cotton for me, the perfect outfit for hooky comfort I'd say. Yeah, I've been having a high old time in the Hooky Zone, working my happy way around the edge of my ripple. At long last eh, as the main ripple part of the blanket was completed months ago, but it remained borderless and felt unfinished.

This afternoon the blanket finally became a Finished Object and I'm very much looking forward to putting some images together and showing it off to you. Even though you have been used to seeing it around on my blog (it's been in constant use here this Winter), it still deserves it's Ta-dah moment.

 

Number 24 has felt happy, cosy and bright today, with a beautiful After Christmas glow. It's been a day full of happy.

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Comments

[Eliane Guimarães]

I loved everythings! I loved your blog!!
Kisses from Brasil!!

[Jen]

Your home is so beautiful and colourful and cheerful and cosy. Love your after-Christmas glow. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!

[Lynne]

I have enjoyed your blog for the last couple of years and I just wanted to thank you again for letting us share your home. Your home is so cosy and colourful - a real haven in a world which is often so dark. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all a very Happy New Year. x

[Donna]

Yes, the laundry pile has somehow turned into a massive laundry monster these last few days, will be having the washing machine on non-stop in the New Year!

[Fiona]

Happy Christmas Lucy. Your sitting room looks so lovely and snug and cosy. Sounds like you have been having a lovely time. Looking forward to the blanket ta da. Fiona x

[Simone]

Hi
I would like to try your ripple blanket but I have no idea how much yarn I need. Could you give me an idea of how many meters I`d need?

Thank you!

Simone

[Kate]

Looks and sounds delightful, similar pyjama relaxation mode here,love it! Happy New Year.x

[BeBe]

Beautiful!

[Helen]

What a fabulous blanket! Love your blog - You can practically feel the cosy warmth of your home. Best Wishes for New Year or Hogmany as it is here in Scotland.

[Annie Chermak]

I want to see that fluffy pink pajama thingy!!! Looks totally cozy. Where did you get it?

[Sue Rostron]

Hi Lucy how do I send you a photo of a cute mobile I made using some of your ideas assuming of course you want a peek!

[Sandra]

Dear Lucy,

Your blog is SIMPLY THE BEST!!! Love, love, love your photos, your talent, your motherhood stories... your positivity!
I` m an artist and mother as well and huge fun of positive thinking!!!
I read your blog every day better then any magazine out there!! Thank you very much and enjoy this beautiful holidays with your lovely family!!
xxx

[Kateknits]

Your home looks so cheerful and welcoming. Wish I could sit by your tree with a cup of cocoa for a bit.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

[Jelabybaby]

I've made a couple of your ripple blankets and never added a border and you're right, they look unfinished. What do you do?

[Siegi]

What a lovely glamourous home !
I don't know if it the use in England to wish "between the years" happy and lovely moments and of course a Happy New Year.

[Sue Harding]

Your home looks so cosy and colourful! I love your ripple blanket - although I'm predominantly a knitter and not so proficient at crochet, I'm still determined to create something with the ripple pattern!

Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us!

SueH The Knitting Assassin!

[Erin]

Merry Christmas to you in your lovely, cozy, colorful and festive home! I started a baby ripple this week and it is a joy to hook.

Erin in Georgia

[Lianne]

Wonderful and warm blogpost...very cosy looking!

[Rosie]

Lovely to virtually share in your Christmas joy! I remember Sylvanian families and my daughter is now 28! And spending hours building complicated Lego with my son, happy memories!
Thank you for your beautiful blog which brings such pleasure to me and to so many other people, may you have a wonderful, peaceful and productive New Year!

[pelusa]

Dear Lucy your ripple blanket looks adorable in your living room, merry christmas and happy new year for you and your precious family, thank you for share the hollidays and the pictures, greetings from México.

[Sue]

Such colour and creativity - very inspirational!

[Ellie]

Mmmm it is indeed looking cosy and snug at your place. Happy Christmas!
Ellie
x

[Charlotte]

What a happy post. Thank you. And thank you for sharing your post Christmas glow. It really shows! Your home looks so colourful and cozy. I really get inspired by seeing all those colours and handmade stuff.
Looking forward to your ripple- tadaah- post!

[Nicole]

Dear Lucy, I hope you and your family have had a wonderful Christmas. I really, really enjoyed reading your blog during 2012. It was so full of fresh colours and inpired me. Wishing you all the best for the new year 2013. Nicolexxx

[Sara Jenkins]

Glad to read you all had a good day yesterday. I had a very similar pink top for Christmas. :)
We had a relaxing day too. My sisters family left us late morning. Then it was time to reassemble the house, a quick Hoover round and time to tackle the mountain of washing before the 3 of us sat down quietly for the rest of the day. I'm making a scarf for a friend who hasn't been well.
More visitors today and then a few days peace and quiet before the new year.
I hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your holidays together. x