♥ a jug of bright yellow daffies on my table reminding me that yes, despite the persistent cold temperatures it is in fact Spring. I love that I can pick up a sweet bunch of daff's for 80p from the market at this time of year, hard to resist their simple charms ♥
♥ a super-sweet picture made for me by Little B at nursery, for Mothers Day. Apparently, there was a vase of flowers with a sheet of glass propped up in front. The children then painted directly onto the glass, trying to copy the real flowers sitting behind. The resulting glass-painting was then used to make a print onto canvas, it's such a great idea don't you think? Just trying to decide where to display it, I think I might take it upstairs and hang it in my bedroom ♥
♥ a homemade Mothers Day card from my gorgeous Little Lady (age 9), it made me very happy. I love the sentiment so much, but I wonder if I should now be providing lollipops on a regular basis? ♥
♥ a homemade Mothers Day card from Little B (age 4). Although he has been writing for six months or so he has only very recently started to draw. I think his expressive little happy people are particularly lovely ♥
♥ having a bit of a crush on toasted hot cross buns with proper butter, such wonderful comfort food at this time of year ♥
♥ loving issue 17 of Simply Crochet magazine which plopped through my door at the weekend (it'll be in the UK shops this Thursday). Lots to inspire, I love those big pouffy roses designed by Kate who writes "Greedy for Colour" blog. Have you seen Kate's own bike? Go look...seriously lush ♥
♥ still working my colourful, chunky rows and loving it very much. I have been working two new bag designs plus this, a circular cushion with a chunky flower in the centre. I'm sorry to seem so secretive with my crochet at the moment, hoping it won't be too much longer before I can show you what I'm up to ♥
Wishing you a heap load of Little Joys to brighten your hours this week xxxxxxxxxx
I always enjoy your cheerful little posts. It was a grey, dreary day here, and your photos were just what I needed for a little pick me up. Can't wait to see what you are working on.
Posted by: Emily Clark | April 01, 2014 at 04:10 AM
Happy Mother's Day! I think the glass print idea is really neat! What a cool idea for little kids to do. And yes, I DID see Greedy For Colour's bike and it is amazing! I forgot about that post. I never thought to crochet something for my bike before and I totally want to now. Hope it starts to warm up for you soon. :)
Posted by: Alexandrea | April 01, 2014 at 03:15 AM
Happy Mother's day!!! Here in Mexico is till May.....Love your post!
Posted by: Laura | April 01, 2014 at 02:24 AM
Hi Lucy, Thanks for another beautiful post. These little expressions of thoughts and love from your children are so precious. I hope you have a designated treasure box in the attic for such valuable items once they are taken off the mantle and the wall otherwise they will just float around and become lost. These moments are fleeting and it is so lovely to (secretly) look back on them when your children have left home. I think you might need a BIG treasure box!
Posted by: Jenny | April 01, 2014 at 01:11 AM
Dear Lucy!Thank you so much for your inspiring an your creativity! I love your talent, patterns and pics. Thanks, that you share this with us. I've seen the article about you in the "Simply Crochet Magazine"....but I can't get this Magazine here in Germany in the shops. So I've took a look in the world wide web....and I've get it! But much more important is, to read your wonderful and inspiring blog!I hope you understand me and my bad English.....so much greetings from Münster, Germany.
Posted by: Kirsten Pfeiler | March 31, 2014 at 11:55 PM
Such great beauty in the gifts and cards from your children! I look forward to seeing your new crochet creations when you can reveal them!! xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | March 31, 2014 at 11:33 PM
I have looked several times here in the US and can't find the Simply Crochet magazine. I'd love to see your articals as I follow your blog and have copied several and worked several of your patterns. Love your colors. Happy Crochet. Ada Lee
Posted by: Ada Lee Cook | March 31, 2014 at 11:08 PM
Lovely sentiments from your children. Cant wait to see your new projects for chunky yarn also.
Posted by: Andrea | March 31, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Nothing like those handmade cards, treasures. Happy mother's day Lucy! It's not till May here in the US. Love those buns, a friend gifted me with some butter she made herself recently, de-lish.I keep seeing all these beautiful crocheted 'pimped' bikes in blogland. I have plans for yarn bombing one of the girls old bikes and adding it to my flower garden, basket and all...but, I WANT one to ride now! lol Look forward to the reveal. Happy week Lucy!
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | March 31, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Home made cards are such treasures aren't they Lucy.I love all your little joys and that crochet bicycle :0)
Jacquie x
Oh and thank you so much for the flower suggestions...I've added them to my list.
Posted by: Jacquie | March 31, 2014 at 10:38 PM
All beautiful photos and meaningful... and lovely for me, Kate's mother to see the front cover of Simply Crochet! And your reference to her! Thankyou! Your photos always tell a beautiful story. Mrs A
Posted by: Mrs A | March 31, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Ha! We see where Little B gets his sense of colour!
Aren't the small joys the best? The endure the longest.
Posted by: Gillian McM | March 31, 2014 at 10:25 PM
and here is lots of love coming to you and your lovely family from a big JOY ... lots of love and hugs Joy xx :-) x
Posted by: Joy | March 31, 2014 at 10:08 PM
The little things bring so much joy don't they?
Posted by: Kim W | March 31, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Your colorful pictures brighten up the dreary day we've been having over here. Can't wait to see your new designs. x
Posted by: Hillary | March 31, 2014 at 09:37 PM
Those pictures are so lovely. I have dozens of them saved from my grandchildren apart from all the ones on the walls & wardrobes upstairs.
Such lovely treasures.
Posted by: winifred | March 31, 2014 at 09:36 PM