Do you think of Fridays as the start of the weekend? I do. I love Fridays. I've just put a bottle of prosecco in the fridge ready for my 4pm Friday girly gathering with friends and neighbours.
I've also just baked a batch of blueberry cookies. I used this choc chip recipe, but left out the chocolate chips and popped three blueberries in the top of each cookie before they went into the oven.
They look a bit weird, but oh my, they are a taste sensation. Juicy sweet fruit bursting on the tongue with soft chewy cookie melting in afterwards.
Well our gorgeous Spring weather was short lived and we are back to wet, cold, autumnal conditions here. I lit the fire yesterday afternoon and despite my disgusting crossness at the weather (winter coat and boots back out grrrrrr), it was heavenly to sit by the fire for a while with my latest book (Winter Solstice). I've just cleaned out the grate and laid the kindling and firelighters ready to go again when I get back from a good drenching on the school run.
I'm planning a weekend full of as much yarn and crochet as I can manage. I've got a gazillion ideas squeezed into my Creative Mind at the moment and I desperately need to release some of them before I start climbing the walls! Haha....was going to write a list of these ideas, but it is SO Bonkers that I have decided to keep it to myself. I'll give you some key words though.....
Balls. Lamp. Sheep. See, I told you. Bonkers!
By the way....can I ask for a little bit of help? The first picture at the top of this post, does anyone know the original source? I came across it on my travels in blogland (forget where exactly) and love it so much, but haven't been able to find out who created the image. Would love to know.
HaPpY wEeKeNd, have fun!
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Edit :: thank you SO much for the info, I always feel bad if I can't credit the original designer....in this case it is the beautifully talented Carolyn Gavin. I really love her style :o) pity the poster is only available in the US (Ecojot) x
Another edit.....OHMYGOSH, check out Carolyn's PiNtErEsT boards, they are AweSoMe!
I love Friday, it feels like the best part of the weekend as there's so much time to relax and plan fun things before Monday morning
http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/
Posted by: Helen | May 10, 2013 at 04:58 PM
Friday 4pm I skip out of work, the weekend officially starts here! Enjoy!
Posted by: Katy | May 10, 2013 at 04:53 PM
Happy Weekend! I would say pass me a biscuit but we're heading out to watch Star Trek at the cinema plus cocktails and dinner! Happy Friday indeed! Have fun Lucy!
Posted by: Jenny Grant | May 10, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Thank's! Nice weekend!
Crissi
Posted by: Crissi | May 10, 2013 at 04:44 PM
Have a great weekend! Spring is just arriving here and my lilacs are almost bloomed out. ;-)
Here is the pin from the designer's pinterest board. The picture was uploaded by the designer herself, Carolyn Gavin.
http://pinterest.com/pin/116601077825027666/
Posted by: diana | May 10, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Have a wonderful weekend Lucy. I've just done the second of my year of happy post, so every friday for year my blog will be a very happy place. I can't wait for my weekend to begin as this weekend I'm off for a adventure in a bluebell wood I just can't wait. Have a happy yarny weekend.
Clare xx
Posted by: Clare | May 10, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Need to tell you this, dear Lucy. Peeking into your blog is somewhat therapeutic for me, happiness and warmth seeps in from those colorful yarns, flowers, and sceneries you shared. Thank you :-)
Posted by: MyaMya | May 10, 2013 at 04:10 PM
Friday is the start of my weekend too and my favorite day of the week! Love all the colors you always share...by the way, is the French bower bird pattern coming soon??? Thanks
MGL
Posted by: Mercedes Leet | May 10, 2013 at 04:09 PM
I used to love Fridays but today has been too busy with work, picking children from different locations blah! blah! so as soon as I got in I logged on and was delighted to see your post, it washed the day away. It made me photograph my ta dah! and enjoy the creativity we have. Thanks Jo x
http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/hooray-red-dress.html
Posted by: Jo Roberts | May 10, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Love the look of the cookies .... enjoy indeed and I will be trying them over the weekend with my two grandsons in the kitchen with me ... love your bonkers idea ... happy weekend wishes! Joy xx
Posted by: Joy | May 10, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Mmmm, chilled Prosecco sounds like the perfect way to welcome in the weekend.
Posted by: Sam | May 10, 2013 at 04:02 PM
I love Fridays, stems back to when I worked Monday to Fridays, waiting for my days off. Do you remember the Crunchie advert "that Friday Feeling" that summed it up nicely. I remember the wet school runs
it always started raining at 3 pm, strange that.
Posted by: louise | May 10, 2013 at 04:01 PM
Happy Weekend to you too! I also begin to get the weekend happy feeling on Friday!!
I wanted to tell you that I have read all of the books by the author you are reading! I absolutely adored Shell Seekers!! Do read it! It is such a charming, and wonderful read!!
xo Kris
Posted by: Kris | May 10, 2013 at 03:32 PM
Hi Lucy,
this print has been on my wishlist too. The print is by Carolyn Gavin for Ecojot and you can buy it here http://www.ecojot.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30529
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Jeannette | May 10, 2013 at 03:16 PM
Happy weekend!
The image may be from here http://designerjots.squarespace.com/, according to a search by images I've just done on Google. The header design sure looks similar!
Posted by: OM | May 10, 2013 at 03:13 PM
So do I... I love Fridays, especially after 3,00 pm! Feliz fin de semana a tod@s!
Posted by: SHARITA | May 10, 2013 at 03:06 PM
Hi Lucy....love the cookies...I found the pic here....so i think everyone uses it as this is not the original either???
http://catziac.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/happy-weekend/
bestest weekend wishes
daisy j
Posted by: lazydaisyjones | May 10, 2013 at 03:03 PM
Doing a Google search I found it at this site http://www.eatbreathelivecolor.com/2013/02/22/1557/
Looked again and it was ultimately sourced to http://www.ecojot.com/
Posted by: Cheryl | May 10, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Have a magical weekend Lucy! Hope the weather improves.... x
Posted by: Laura Miller | May 10, 2013 at 02:57 PM
Doing a Google search I found it at this site http://www.eatbreathelivecolor.com/2013/02/22/1557/
Posted by: Cheryl | May 10, 2013 at 02:56 PM
Enjoy every minute of your weekend, Lucy. A little crochet will definitely keep you warm. Cuddles will, too!
Posted by: Bronwyn | May 10, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Found the pic here: http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/2013/02/recap-happy-weekend.html
And the illustration is by Griottes: http://pinterest.com/griottes_blog/
Love your blog, been following for a while now, makes me happy and smile.
Happy weekend, Claire
Posted by: Claire | May 10, 2013 at 02:53 PM
Winter Solstice is one of my most favorite novels. LoVE it!!!!! It all just speaks to my soul so much. Enjoy!!!
Love your blog Lucy!
Have a Happy Hooky weekend!
Posted by: Connie | May 10, 2013 at 02:40 PM
Happy weekend to you too........sounds like a good one Enjoy!!!!!!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | May 10, 2013 at 02:38 PM
Yes, Friday is the feeling of nearly weekend!
Have a nice one!!
Posted by: Lianne | May 10, 2013 at 02:38 PM