Adjusting Just Fine

Thank you all so much for taking the time to write to me this week, your understanding words have been so very much appreciated I can tell you. The post holiday Adjustment is going ok I think, well I feel a little brighter today at any rate.



We took an easy family trip out on Sunday morning, a few miles out of town to one of our favourite places for Fresh Air + Views. It was a very straightforward outing which involved a short drive, a short walk, and a short refreshment stop. Landscape appreciation, coffee and chocolate, deep breathing, laughter and chatter. It was good.



I have been busy this week and I've done a lot of walking. On Tuesday I had a meeting for Yarndale, which involved a gorgeous stroll through the park and up over the hill to the auction mart on the egde of town. The landscape is all of a sudden shaking off it's winter colours and greening up again, and I am very, very happy about that. I got so fed up with the washed out, mucky winter colours. Yarndale things are looking really great I have to say, and we now have over a hundred and twenty exhibitors booked (oh the growing list is sooooo exciting!).

Walking back through the park I was bowled over by the yellow carpet of celandine flowers in the woodland....so pretty.

I noticed that leaf buds are budding too, and it is very reassuring to see that Spring is really starting to peek in. I just wish it would warm up a touch, it is still surprisingly chilly here in my patch.

A little bit of pegging out always lifts my spirits and it's one of my favourite domestic chores (along with making my bed).

Something else that lifted my spirits this week was a gorgeous package of yarn. Well it wasn't so much a package as a huge great big box....there were layers of yarn beneath what you can see above. Yes multiple layers!!! It's almost too exciting for words, honestly, un-belieeeeeev-able. More about that deliciousness coming very soon, I've got lots to show you.

This morning I managed to  finish my latest project and I've got quite a bit of Cotton On left over. Not sure what to do with it yet, but I'm sure something will spring to mind. Will make a little Ta-dah post as soon as I've managed to photograph the article properly. It's a little tricksy to capture on camera as it's something wearable, but I'm working on it. I just had a look at the pictures I took today and my overwhelming thought was that I really badly need a hair cut. Unkempt is the word. Can't have my bad hair upstaging the crochet, that would never do.

Today has been a gentle, quiet, pottering sort of a day and miraculously consisted of six (much needed) child free hours (gosh how I love and appreciate my wonderful in-laws). I spent part of the day pootling in town, part of it pottering at home, and part of it working in the studio. The latter destination was such fun! I made my first tutorial there this afternoon, and even though it was piddling with rain and rather grey outside, the light at my desk was still fantastic.

While I was there, I opened up my cupboard cos I realised yesterday that I forgot to show you it's Mod Podged Liberty inner. Happy happy.

I took this picture about an hour ago, at 8.45 pm, hanging out of the Attic window (the sloping velux at the back). I hope we are in for some Shepherds Delight tomorrow, I would be happy 'bout that.

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Ps....would you like a Yarndale bag featuring our amazing Patchwork Sheep? They are available to buy on the website, £4.50 to UK destinations, and £8 worldwide, with FREE P&P. Perfect for toting about your yarn. Mine has been everywhere with me today xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Rebecca]

That liberty lined cupboard is so beautiful, I don't think I would want to put anything on it and cover it up.. lol! Loved reading about all the walking you have managed to do, it makes my feet want to get back out there.

p.s Just bought a yarndale bag x

[Joke de Jong]

Hallo Lucy,

Ik volg je vaak vanwege je handwerk en foto`s van jou land. Het is zo mooi!

I often follow you becauce of yous handiwork and photos of your country. It`s so beautiful!

Groeten Joke
(ELFI-JO.BLOGSPOT.COM)

[Chel C]

I'm glad to read you are back on track. Your studio is really coming together now and been 'Lucyified'! Fantastic shots of your countryside, makes my husband home sick! Chel x

[sew]

That box of yarn wouldn't half cheer me up too! Can't wait to hear more about it :)
Excellent news about Yarndale - it's going to be one heck of an event!
xx

[jo-anne hale]

As one of the previous comments said looking at your pictures makes me homesick too!

i miss just being able to pop out for 'fresh air and views' if it wasnt for having mad parents i would move back!

x x x x

[Amy]

So exciting to have a new stash of yarn! I have been using the same one as your new one, and it's a pleasure to work with :) Love your new cupboard too, what a great idea!

[connie]

I loved the simplicity and warmth of this post. Here in Japan everything is bursting with color. Your yarn box reminded me of the colors of my garden. The garden path photo was especially wonderful...there was such a wonderful atmosphere about it-serene and peaceful but filled with the hope and promise of spring!! You have such a lovely blog and have been one of the main inspirations for my crochet endeavors which have helped me tremendously with adjusting to our "new life" in Japan.
xxoo

[Jackie]

Yarndale bag is fab and has been duly purchased ~ I really wish I could be coming to the big event itself but it's not possible this time round ~ maybe next year! Looking forward to seeing what your new crochet is going to be too. Hope that you have a very lovely weekend and that the weather is good to you :O)xxxxx

[Sonia Petitpoint]

I love your cupboard (and your wonderful studio !)

[Karmen]

Tiene unos bellos paisajes por su tierra, que caja más fantastica de lanas,¿donde las compra?

El mueble con las estanterias forradas de tela me gusta muchisimo,es una idea muy buena para darle color y vida a un mueble, la tendre en cuenta.

Todos los trabajos que hace son como el calido sol de la primavera, alegran y reconfortan el animo. Un saludo desde España.

[Marylin]

Glad you have 'adjusted' and you are sounding quite jolly again. But down times can be good for reflecting I think...how do we know sweet if we don't have some sour. Luv that box of yarns...oh so yummy with color! Look forward to your ta-dahs, m'dear. Hugs, M

[CJ]

What a beautiful spot for a walk, the views are stunning. And a lovely spot by the studio window too. It makes me want to sit down and be creative. Spring is definitely springing now, at long last, hurray!

[Anna]

So good to know that you feel more cheerful now. It is just sometimes life gets hectic, but you need to wait and things become fine again. I am so so glad of all your initiatives, like Yarndale too and studio! Well done :)
Have a nice day!

[Kitty]

Hello Lucy...I picked up an old hutch, bottom half only off the curbside and plan on giving it a good cleaning, possibly painting it a colonial red or blue leaving the top natural. Waiting for the weather to warm up abit as I also have 4 chairs that need painting and would like to re-do fabric on seats. Orange and White stripes possibly? Unfortunately I can never find any good bargain prices on fabric and paint that appeals to me, so it cost more to decorate then I want it to. It does feel satisfying when you transform trash to treasure! Keep up the good work! Stay inspired! Kitty from U.S.A. New Jersey

[Mariann]

I wish i could vsit your place.
Hug

[D Seals]

Quit worrying about us. This is your life that you are very generous in sharing with us so take care of your kids and home yet venture into your shop and other adventures. Share with us as you can but don't think we'll dump you because you miss a day or you're trying to get a business off the ground. We enjoy you and we'll wait for you. Thank you.

[cathy]

Thought you might like to know that your beautiful Christmas wreath has been posted/shared on:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Everything-Crochet/60521120534
and

http://pinterest.com/carlette10/knitting-and-crochet/

I love your work... its is so colourful, lively and uplifting !!!

[David]

That is one cool place to relax.. Such a very cool view + fresh air. Perfect!

[jen]

Next time you are out walking with your children- pick the celendine and let them see the yellow liquid that oozes out. They can paint designs with it- on rocks or on thier hands.

[Sue.]

I'm glad you are feeling better. It must be difficult to have a happy mood when the weather is gray (grey) and cloudy with no spring around...then things change, the sky is blue, the sun comes out and spring starts to show it's face. I live in the Southwest desert in Arizona, USA. The summer is extremely hot and I get a good case of cabin fever by August...I just want to go outside and not swelter! I feel your pain! Wishing you happy days ahead...

[Fabi]

What a beautifull bag! It's a lovely cow!
I love the excitement of new projects...
Love.
Fabi
http://fabi-objetotransicional.blogspot.com.ar

[Susan M Jensen]

Hi from USA in Minnesota. I have'nt been on for a long time. It is so Beautiful in your Home Country. Love scenery, yarns yarns & more colour
thru your so quaint warm Home. Your work is very pretty & well crocheted.
Susan M J

[wendy]

Such wonderful pictures Lucy!
I understand the adjustment after vacations,
get a little lonely after all the chatting
with other's while away ☺

[Carol]

Lovely photos. Wow, that yarn looks yummy!
Bag ordered, can't come to Yarndale without the bag!
Carol xx

[Beth]

Thank you for posting your gorgeous photos. I get to transport myself back to that lovely town and countryside whenever I visit here. Just had to tell you that I've become addicted to making your flower brooches and also making the rose flowers into brooches to sell at our school fete next month. x