This Week's Highlights

:: Discovering (with a huge big grin on my face) that Morrisons is selling colourful chocolate coins. I am almost a little bit embarrassed to admit just how happy these have made me this week ::

:: celebrating Guy Fawkes night by sticking a selection of fireworks in a flowerpot and setting light to them in the back street. It was simple but great, and the Little People loved it ::

:: Little B's first experience of sparklers. His sweet, excited little face made my heart soar ::

:: watching the Little People enjoying their sparkler fun too. Sparklers are so loaded with nostalgia, the sight and smell of them instantly transported me back to my own childhood ::

:: yesterday's welcome sunshine after several days of gloomy grey skies and rain. The trees in my neighbourhood are looking truly Autumnal now and it won't be long before the branches are completely bare ::

:: enjoying the return of routine as the Little People settled back into school and nursery this week. My own daily routine contains a lot of walking between home, school, nursery, town, supermarket and studio, but with this sort of view, I love it very much ::

:: squeeeeezing some hooky time in between lots of other commitments this week. I've been very busy with various writing assignments, so lots of time at the computer. Mind you, it has made my crochet time feel even more precious ::

:: Friday morning spent at the studio cafe, enjoying the (noisy) buzz that comes from a room full of happy crocheters and knitters. A fantastically great latte, a slab of moist carrot cake and some Big Merino stripes (the base for my Autumn wreath, almost complete). I absolutely love Fridays ::

:: working in the studio to get it ready for tomorrow. I carried down my favourite chair from home and added it to my cosy corner ::

:: getting excited with Tracy as we celebrate the start of a new studio journey. It's our very first workshop tomorrow, with eleven ladies coming to learn rag rugging. The six little knitted stockings arrived in the post this morning (such a wonderful surprise) and had all the knit n natter ladies squealing with pleasure. Thank you so much Barbara, you made our day x ::

:: today's market flowers adding a bright shot of colour to the room ::

:: I splashed out and treated J and I to a bottle of Sloe Gin. It's the perfect tipple for a chilly November night. Speaking of which.....I need to go sit by the fireside and pick up my glass now, toodle pip!! ::

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Autumnal Crochet

Comments

[ana]

Vaš blog me oduševljava .ja puno radim kukičanje i pletenje ,ali vaše ideje su me dirnule da moram još nešto tako ,pozdrav ,

[Jimmie]

You've made some really good points there. I looked on the internet for more info about the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this website.

[Lynda M O]

the most colorful craft blog on the web-we are so blessed to have you with us, Lucy, thanks for sharing. I love the colors in the yarn basket, they are the palette that I am working in too these days-lovely autumn shades with a bit of whimsey. Do enjoy the week with the Little Peeps.

[Mary H]

Lovely, lovely sparklers at night. Intrigued by the mention of "various writing assignments."

[Silly Little Sheep]

I should take some crochet into a café, I would be eyed weirdly, but all the more fun!! :D

[Lynne Gill]

Lovely colourful post, Lucy - my heart skipped a beat when my eyes fell on the words "book soon" but then I read the whole thing!! Heh heh!

[Dorothy Griffiths]

Lovely post Lucy as always, thank you. I would love to find out about your classes as I would be delighted to come to one if I could. I hope you can let us know more about them. The little socks are just lovely - have a great workshop. Big hugs
Dorothy
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What a colourful week! I like this time of year!

[Jacqui Galloway (livingwithethel)]

What a great week.
J x

[Carolyn Jackson]

Another lovely blog, I always love reading your latest news, how I would love to be able to visit your Studio, it looks so great, and such a happy warm place.

Caro NZ.

[Jeannie]

Lovely blog post, but I've come to expect that from you. Beautiful colors. I really enjoyed seeing the studio. I'm encouraged to get some yarn and do some fiber work myself. (knitting, for me) Enjoy the slow gin!

[CJ]

Only you could find multi-coloured chocolate coins Lucy, you have made me laugh. Such a lovely post of autumn cosiness. We had sparklers here too, and you're right, the little people are so wonderful to watch. The base of your autumn wreath looks great, I just know it's going to be amazing. I hope you all have a really good Sunday.

[Taylor]

It's been awhile since I've been able to stop in on your blog. It sounds like everything is dandy with you! Your studio looks extra cute, stockings, chairs and all that yummy yarn :). Thanks for another great post!

[Sharon]

I am in love with those coins! Your studio loks wonderful.

[Tracy Lucas]

Thank you for sharing where you got the chocolate coins they are lush, got to get some! Sometimes its the little things that make so many people happy xx

[Rachell]

Lovely cheery pictures :-) xx

[Christine]

...your blog is always my colorful highlight of the day ;-)
I would like to send you something you inspired me to create...but I couldn't find any contact address or email...perhaps you could send me an PO box address? That would be great.
Best wishes from Switzerland.
Christine

[Angela-Southern USA]

Best of luck! Love sparklers!!! The chocolate coins are also a favorite from childhood. Look forward to the wreath ta-dah. Working on hooky Christmas presents here. Happy weekend!

[Brenda]

Can I tell you when saw that coloured chocolate money, before I read a word, I gasped, literally, I gasped. I have never seen coloured chocolate money before, only gold, or silver. It is amazing! XxBrenda

[j]

Lucy, I just saw one of your patterns (with pictures) on a different website with no credits to you.
I felt kind of bad about it.. so I want to let you know about it.
http://hachiyarns.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/granny-squares-step-by-step-tutorial-with-pictures/

[peppergrass]

I just love your photos so much. You've made me want to visit your part of England one day. Recently been watching old episodes of "All Creatures Great and Small" and got excited to realize it takes place in your area.

[Kathy, FRANCE]

Oh Lucy! what a lovely post!! I have to admit those colourful coins (are you sure you didn't design these yourself - they are so you!!) made me much happier than they should have!! wish I could get them here!!

The sparklers are so 'childhood memories' - the trying to write your full name before the start disappears! the smell, lighting them with Bengal Matches - anyone remember those!! and also for me as my birthday is on the 4th. the whole birthday excitement added to it!! As the song says "thanks for the memory"!!!

You know, you touch a lot of lives around the world with happiness - you should be proud!!

[Katherine, NZ]

It was gin here today too - but a tall g'n't in the sun now that summer's on its way!

[Sandra Maria Alamo Hernandez.]

Me gustan las monedas de colores, las bengalas me recuerdan mis hijas pequeñas, tu estudio me encanta, feliz fin de semana, un gran abrazo.

[Nanita]

Now that looks like a brilliant week :-) Good luck with the Rag Rug Workshop, have fun! xxxx