Early yesterday morning we drove out of town...
...over the frosty moor tops...
...to walk beside the river.
As it was so cold (it really was freeeeeeeezing), we made it a short walk...
...along one side of the river...
...over the big stone bridge....
...then back along the opposite side.
The landscape was icy cold and tranquil...
...and there was much to enjoy.
I lingered behind my family...
...drinking in the delicious icy details...
...observing the beauty...
...of this wintry Sunday morning.
I am fascinated by ice...
...and the way it transforms everything it touches.
Even the dead things looked beautiful...
...and filled me with happy wintry inspiration.
I was in my own private, creative-thinking happy place...
...dreaming up ideas for a crocheted Winter Wreath as I walked.
I love, love, love it when our seasons play properly...
...and we are gifted with a perfect seasonal day.
It was a wonderful winter walk...
...and best of all, it made our home coming feel magical. We lit the fire...
...made hot chocolate for the Little People...
...and hot buttered toast for J and I (from my freshly baked loaf of Artisan bread).
Then I settled down with a mug of coffee for a spot of cosy hooky-time.
As Little B would say, yesterday was "one-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-good"
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I agree 150% with Little B :)
Posted by: Suzana Behmer | February 24, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Hi! I just found your blog, and I really enjoy your pictures. Thx! What kind of yarn do you use?
Posted by: Carmen Niemela | February 24, 2014 at 04:12 AM
Wow. Beautiful environment you live in. So "Country." The bridges, walkways and rolling hills. Absolutely a gift from God. Thank you for sharing :-) In awe, from Pennsylvania, USA
Posted by: Tammy Ritterson | January 29, 2014 at 01:43 PM
such beautiful photos, really enjoy your blog. We have been sweltering in over 40 c weather for a week, in Melbourne Oz. I would love to feel just a little bit cold!
Posted by: Maree Gardner | January 23, 2014 at 02:12 AM
Hey Lucy is that the footbridge near Barden bridge down near appletreewick? I have fab memories of walking down there with the family it's gorgeous all year round xxx
Posted by: Paula bluck | January 21, 2014 at 09:44 PM
Beautiful post. Perfect.
Posted by: Dawn | January 17, 2014 at 04:34 PM
This is so lovely. What a perfect way to spend part of the day!
Posted by: Dale | January 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Those beautiful pics are a sight for sore eyes - We have had a heat wave of over 40C for four days now - it is almost surreal looking at them
Posted by: Louise | January 17, 2014 at 07:03 AM
I can't stop looking at these beautiful photos!!!
Posted by: Emily | January 16, 2014 at 03:03 PM
I can almost feel the chill in the air looking at your lovely photos. What a great afternoon. And I quite fancy the hot chocolate too...
Posted by: OkeCrafter | January 15, 2014 at 01:59 PM
I so wish I was in those beautiful winter photos. It's going to be 44 degrees in Melbourne tomorrow. Love your blog.
Posted by: Beky - Pivotal Xpressions | January 15, 2014 at 09:25 AM
One hundred and fifty thousand good plus plus I would say! I know exactly where you were on that walk and it looks just as magical as I remember. I could just about feel the cold air in my lungs. It's been 30+ degrees in Brisbane so your photos have been a real welcome. I love how you share the gorgeousness of that wonderful countryside - thank you x
Posted by: Beth | January 15, 2014 at 02:10 AM
Oh how lovely! On Sunday morning we had a lovely (freexing, frosty) walk round Otley Chevin - do you know it? It's not so far from you or I. Then we came home and lit the fire and made hot chocolate. I spent all afternoon on the sewing machine then we all had roast chicken for tea. It was lush, the whole day. Cold, sunny days are the best kind. xx
Posted by: Gillian | January 14, 2014 at 10:35 PM
I hope you are going to share the pattern for a blanket you are working on!! It too would make a lovely scarf pattern. Please and thank you??
Posted by: janie | January 14, 2014 at 09:38 PM
Lovely photos, lovely places. Here in Poland we still have autumn like weather...
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Hello Lucy, I have just launched my blog and one of the posts mentions your lemon cake recipe. I have linked it to your blog. I hope that's ok, I am new to blogspot so haven't mastered all the buttons yet,
Kind regards,
Sue
Posted by: Sue Hall | January 14, 2014 at 07:10 PM
One of my favourite walks - we stayed for the November half term week on a farm at Barden last year and could do that walk from the farm door - the weather was much less icy but no less beautiful - thanks for reviving those memories
Posted by: Anne Bebbington | January 14, 2014 at 06:46 PM
i so love where you live..love all the pics..
Posted by: lulu | January 14, 2014 at 06:43 PM
Hallo Lucy, what a beatyful day, facinated foto's very very nice...
Groetjes HElen from Holland :)
Posted by: Heleen van de Wouw | January 14, 2014 at 06:18 PM
Another delightful post by the Lady of the Attic. Many thanks Lucy for taking us with you along the river path. Been housebound due to a spot of illness so it was glorious to join you as you traipsed thru the frozen tundra; gratitude coming your way. Hope your week is just as nice as the beginning.
Posted by: Lynda M Otvos | January 14, 2014 at 05:07 PM
What a lovely day! You really do live in a magical place Lucy. So beautiful. A winter wonderland. Thanks for taking us along with you.
Posted by: Sandy | January 14, 2014 at 03:23 PM
It looks REALLY cold but also unbelievably beautiful. We are in the middle of summer here and if feels incomprehensible that it could be so cold somewhere else
Posted by: Lauren | January 14, 2014 at 02:40 PM
Hello Lucy! Such beautiful images, no real frosts yet here down south so thank you, as always for sharing. It's also been interesting to hear the comments from all your readers across the other side of the world in hot sunshine, I feel that we're all a little bit linked in our love of hooky, colour, seasons and attic 24 :-). Your poncho is looking fab, I can't wait to see your Ta-dah and hopefully to see your ideas for your winter wreath. I have an admission - I can't bear to take my Christmas wreath down! I hope that you're having a "hundred and fifty thousand good" day in the sun! Jo xx.
Posted by: Jo Navin | January 14, 2014 at 02:37 PM
Hi Lucy,
What fabulous pictures! thank you for sharing them. A big thank you to you, Tracy and all the lovely ladies at the Knit & Natter on Friday for making me feel so welcome! All that Yorkshire hospitality will be missed now I'm back down south! You truly are an inspiration to so many people - once again, many thanks x
Posted by: Diana | January 14, 2014 at 01:08 PM
What a glorious day. Thank you for taking us on the walk with you. xo
Posted by: Hannapat | January 14, 2014 at 12:54 PM