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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Alison Kalotka]

Jealous I was back to the day job today and too tired for hooky fun tonight.. My Little Man had his first day at school so it was a very exciting day really... Just wish his mum got as excited about going back to school...

[Clare]

Lovely little post of Summer happy, ummmm Yummy avecado and cherry tomato's that looks great. The Summer been so good this year for the butterflies and for outside hooky time, I spent the afternoon outside attempting to hook up a poppy.
Clare x

[Janet Ward]

All the way in California desert , I will copy your avocado treat! We too have puffy white clouds against a brilliant blue sky! Thank you for your sunny blog and wonderful projects

[Heather]

Love the avocodo tomato food, its as colourful as your work, how about when time permits...a crochet step cushion, or buy a piece of foam and cover it with fabric? I reckon it's a great vantage point and one you need to be comfy on! Thanks for your inspiration as always, you taught me how to crochet 'online' and I will never forget it xx

[Caroline]

It's lovely to see you enjoying the holidays. Thought I'd leave a message because I have only just worked out how to do it. Managed to leave a message for Tracy yesterday. So many of these tecie things are sooooo easy. Once you have the know how it's a bit embarrasing to admit you couldn't do it before!!! It was wonderful to meet you on your open day. My daughter and I gave you the rainbow cloud. We thought a rainbow fitting because of your love for colours and your dreams coming true with the studio. Sorry I was a bit tongue tied when we met...something a bit serial about knowing you on line and then meeting you in person! It was lovely to meet you and we had a lovely time that day as a family visiting the studio having a ride on the canal boat. You live in a lovely place.
Caroline

[The House of Jones]

Glorious happy moments, every single one :) Excited to see how your lamp revamp turns out - what a good idea!
Jones x