Today's Happy Bits

#1 :: fluffy puffy white clouds. I am so loving this summer we are having, blue sky makes me very happy indeed.

#2 :: my Attic view. Looking mighty lovely in all it's green summer finery.

#3 :: a walk. Going to the shops along the canal and thinking for the gazillionth time how much I LOVE living in this sweet, picturesque little town.



#4 :: my new plant. Watering my new bathroom greenery which I really love but which drives J mad as it is always tickling his head he says.

#5 :: my lunch. Trying to practice mindfulness with regards to my eating as I had become a bit grab-and-stuff lately. This is my current fave thing to eat for lunch :: roughly chopped avocado and cherry tomatoes, mixed with a dash of olive oil, squeeze of lime juice, chopped corriander and liberal seasoning. I have it piled onto crackers/crispbreads/melba toasts and it is seriously mmmmmm.

#6 :: summer berries. Unbelievably sweet and juicy raspberries bought very cheaply from the market, eaten with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream.

#7 :: my wrist. I taught my neighbours six year old how to finger crochet a few days ago, and she has gone into production with my Little Lady producing woolly friendship bracelets. Makes me smile every time I glance down and see them.

#8 :: Little B's building. He made this Duplo tower all by himself this morning, it was accompanied by the sweetest chatter as he talked his way through the entire process.

#9 :: glorious yarn. After doing so much work with Stylecraft acrylic yarn recently, I have to confess that I am really, really enjoying the feel of soft merino running through my fingers again.

#10 :: the morning light. Wow. The light was soooo incredibly beautiful this morning, streaming in through our bay window in a long golden shaft. I'm working on yarn bombing my old lamp to dress the Knit n Natter Lounge at Yarndale. It's crazy-good fun.

#11 :: my Little Painters. I had company at the table this morning when both Little B and Little Lady came to do some painting. Little B is very particular about how he uses his colours, I really enjoyed watching whilst I sat and crocheted at the table.

#12 :: sitting. Something of a little ritual of mine this holiday, I sit on the front doorstep with a coffee and enjoy a bit of hooky time whilst keeping an eye on Little B. It's not very comfy on the top step (I need a step cushion!) but it is elevated (9 steps up) and I like observing the comings and goings of our little terraced street as I work.

#13 :: flutter-butterflies. Loving all the fluttery butterfly activity on my budleia bush, makes me so happy to see them visit. I tried to photograph a huuuuge Red Admiral this morning but it fluttered away before I could get close enough.

#14 :: summer flowers. I picked this dinky little posy this afternoon from the front garden and it's giving me such a lot of pleasure seeing it sitting sweetly on the table. I have been feeling liberated by the lack of need in my back yard this year, but oh, I do so miss my little posies.

♥

I hope you've found some bits and pieces in your day to make you happy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[melissa]

Tomatoes+avacados+corriander (or cilantro)+lime juice = Guacamole! I *heart* guacamole!

[Janine]

What lovely pictures. I secretly want to run off and live in a houseboat.....

You live in a really pictureqsue little place. I'm probably not all that far from you, I love in Derby.

[Laura]

Hmm...I recognise those views, similar to my attic view as well :) Love living here, the canal and town is fab as you say :)

Just started up learning to crochet and found your blog from Tin Birds :)

Love all the colours you use in your work, very bright and summery :)

[Natalie]

I'm impressed you know the "real" name of the purple bush. Here in Indiana, we just call them butterfly bushes and your little orange friend is a "skipper" :) I have two butterfly bushes at my front porch and we've been lucky with lots of monarchs and blue morphos this summer!

[Anna-Marie Field]

Hi Lucy,Such lovely happiness!!!
Love the view from the attic!!!I really like what your doing to that lamp!!!It's going to be a very happy and colorful lamp at the end!!!Have a great day!!!
Love
AMarie

[paula@weewhimsicals]

Bits and pieces. Yes, my day has been made! :)

[Isobel_A]

Hasn't this been the most amazing year for British raspberries? Strawberries too. Mmmm.

[J]

Love your positivity and your beautiful pictures, so envious of that yarn!!!

[Meredithe]

Just lovely.....thank you!

[Isabel]

I love your hook, where do you buy it?. It's lovely. Thank you forma share with us, I lo ve crochet and I try ti learn with you.

[Chel]

I am going to have a go at your advocado and tomato combo, it looks delicious! You are having a lovely happy week so far. xx

[Senlis]

Oh,Lucy,your hooky lamp is brilliant!
Please, please,can you think about a tuto...?
So gratefull
Senlis

[Sue in Marion, Indiana]

I love reading your happy blog! Love the pictures....I 've visited Yorkshire twice in my life, most recently last October, and it's one of my favorite places. Here in the US we have Powerball (lottery) and I asked DH if we win, can we buy a cottage in Skipton. He's all for it..crossing my fingers!

[Bijourain]

Made your Ladybird last night, it turned out really cute, thank - you for sharing. Can't wait until Yarndale, I've roped my crochet friend into coming with me.

[Emily Clark]

Lucy, I love your posts! Your lunch looks amazing...tomatoes and avocados, two of my favorite things to eat, and I adore your sweet little town. Your pictures of it always make me smile.

[Emma fitz]

Lucy, how do you finger crochet? I have tried YouTube but they look nothing like yours :-( thank you for all the beautiful photos and inspiration xoxoxo

[Rupiepoopie]

Love reading your blog! Please dont be one of the ones that gives it up as a few are doing right now :(.
But I would love to know how you increase a granny circle?? I cant work it out, do you just put more trebles in a space?
Lova ya Bye! xx

[Catherine Lawrence]

Hi Lucy, not sure if this is the right way to get in touch but hope it's OK with you?
I belong to a little art and craft group and have been asked to demo" crochet flowers. The only patterns I can follow are yours! I will be telling everyone about your website and the Great things you do, but thought I had better ask first if this is all OK with you?
Best Wishes Cath

[Sabrina Khan]

Hi Lucy, your blogs are always colorful and bright...Whenever I go through it just makes me realize that you have mastered the art of finding happiness in small small things...hats off to you lovely lady

[Linda gilbert]

Hello there. I have just seem your enquiry on "j's" lovely blog about silicon bun cases. I find them brilliant but the cakes disappear just as quickly!

[ZielonaMila]

Great post, fantastic photos:) Greetings

[Chris]

Reading your blog and watching your foto's always make me feel happy! Enjoy your little people and the last days of summer holiday!

[Sonja]

Happy pictures for a happy start of the day. Thank you for that, Lucy! Cheers, Sonja

[CJ]

You do indeed live in a lovely spot. Such beautiful photos today. I can imagine the chatter accompanying the Lego building, I've had a lot of chatter here over the summer holidays and it's wonderful, if sometimes nonsensical! The buddleia is great, I'm thinking of putting (squeezing!) one in here somewhere to attract butterflies. The butterfly photo is amazing - I always have such trouble taking pictures of them.

[Inge]

Very happy moments!