I can't tell you how much pleasure it gives me putting these review posts together, there is a pleasing simplicity about gathering together a collection of fairly random images to celebrate the meaning of "home". If you've been a regular visitor to the Attic, you'll know how much I love spending time at home, whether it's family time or me-time. All these images focus on the simple domestic pleasures of life the home front - food, drink, fresh flowers, baking, cooking, growing, creating, mothering. Making a warm, cosy, relaxed and happy home in which to raise the Little People and nurture our family.
I hope you enjoy the visuals!
I take pictures like this almost every day with my little camera, it has become very important for me to capture and remember the beautiful ordinariness of my home life. I think it's really, really worth celebrating the little snippets of daily life, the colours, the memories, the heart-skippy happy moments that make up each day. Blogging is just perfect for this purpose, which is one of the reasons I love being here so much. Thank you (thank you, thank you) for continuing to share it all with me, the sharing really makes the ordinariness that little bit more extraordinary.
Previous years "Home" posts are in my archives, in case you wish to pootle through more of my colourful memories....
✿ 2013 ✿ 2012 ✿ 2011 ✿ 2010 ✿ 2009 ✿
ps. the image at the top there is a beautiful cross stitch pattern by Emma Congdon {Stitchrovia}....I've been obsessing a bit over cross stitch patterns since I was recently sent some mini hama beads to try, I'm looking forward to giving that a whirl very soon.
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I would like to know the recipe of the photo number 2, please. its look so delicious.
Posted by: Ana Noa | March 06, 2015 at 03:54 PM
WHat a beautiful post! I've just finished my own year end post and look ahead at goals for the new year post. One of my readers suggested I check out your blog saying she thought we had a lot in common-I agree! She also recommended you because for the third year in a row I have put "learn to crochet" on my list of goals. This is the year!
Posted by: Sarah | January 07, 2015 at 01:15 AM
I always enjoy all the gorgeous colors in your photographs - Happy New Year!
Posted by: Holly | January 06, 2015 at 06:39 PM
I LOVE YOUR BLOG. THANK YOU!!!!<3
Posted by: kiki karampela | January 06, 2015 at 02:45 PM
I envy you Lucy, you are truly an inspiration!
Posted by: Gehaakt met Liefde | January 05, 2015 at 07:55 PM
I love all your blogs lucy and appreciate your time when you have such a busy life, I hope you keep on blogging, I certainly enjoy all your daily doings. Thank you, caro nz
Posted by: carolyn jackson | January 04, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Amazing pumpkin...the best I've ever seen!
Posted by: Charlotte Pountney | January 04, 2015 at 08:43 PM
I am new to your blog ... don't read any blog on a regular basis. But your blankets got highlighted in the Crochet Club on FB and the colors pulled me in. I can't get enough of them.
Love love love enjoying the ordinary. It helps us focus on living in the moment.
Blessings!
Traci from Minnesota, USA
Posted by: Traci Graske | January 04, 2015 at 07:52 PM
Oh Lucy , how inspired I am by your gorgeous snippets of life . Im forever popping into the attic for a peek but have never said hello . If im ever feeling tense or anxious all I have to do is think of one of your pictures ( usually a blanket or other crocheted delight ) and im instantly transported to a very happy place . Its definately on my list to come along to Coopers one day to hang out with other fellow enthusiasts . 2015 feels like its going to be a very exciting year for me and I shall keep on calling in to the attic to keep my brain buzzing with colour and energy .
Posted by: Nikola M | January 04, 2015 at 07:18 PM
Fantastisch.. Een heel gezegend 2015 voor jou en je gezin. Groeten uit Nederland.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 04, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Always bright and cheerful! Thanks for bringing sunshine into our world!
Posted by: Cathy Selway | January 04, 2015 at 05:51 PM
adoro el colorido de su casa,su acogedor salon lleno de flores, me encantan sus trabajos, feliz año y muchos saludos.
Posted by: nieves rosa | January 04, 2015 at 04:28 PM
What a busy crochet year and lovely cozy home pics in this review. I'm excited about this coming year., think it's going to be a goodie. Happy New Year Lucy xx
Posted by: Rachell | January 04, 2015 at 03:33 PM
You do a wonderful job with ordinary life which after all is extraordinary. I love reading your blog with lovely photos and your colorful crochet. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by: Ann | January 04, 2015 at 02:22 PM
Thanks, Lucy for sharing such wonderful thoughts, patterns and posts! I enjoy following along with you and encourage you to continue sharing - both the bright bits of sunshine and the gloomy darker days. :)
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Christensen | January 04, 2015 at 01:03 PM
I've been following your blogs for years. I love the year end reviews! Your home is so lovely and welcoming. The bright colours cheer me up whenever I see them. Thank you for your blog; I know it's hard work to maintain a blog along with keeping up with demands of everyday life. Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing what 2015 brings!
Posted by: Kittie Flyn | January 04, 2015 at 09:50 AM
I agree with all those people who love your photo colours - really good and always consistent. Looking forward to new ideas from you in 2015 please!!
Posted by: Carol | January 04, 2015 at 09:49 AM
I love reading these posts! Especially love the big happy smiley biscuit!!
Posted by: Meredithe | January 04, 2015 at 08:46 AM
I love the basket with different color yarns! What brand do you use?
Posted by: Sue D | January 04, 2015 at 04:48 AM
I have written this comment a million different ways to try and convey to you Lucy, how wonderfully inspiring you are and how grateful I am to you for taking the time to blog, but find it all comes down to two words,
Thank you:)
Posted by: Kimberly | January 04, 2015 at 03:42 AM
Lovely photos as always, Lucy. Thank you for sharing them.
Posted by: Linden | January 04, 2015 at 12:05 AM
Wonderful and colourful, Happy New Year Lucy, Shirley N.Z.
Posted by: Shirley Flavell | January 03, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Thank you Lucy : )
This is my first post, while trying to teach myself crochet online I discovered your blog in August and have since mastered your yarn bag & cosy stripe blanket. A large order of wool arrived today! Xmas pennies well spent in my opinion.
You have been an inspiration, your photos have helped brighten up some very grey days and your tutorials have given me a sense of achievement as I darn in those last yarn tails. I wish you and your family health & happiness for 2015
THANK YOU :) :) :) :)
Posted by: Kate | January 03, 2015 at 10:37 PM
Cosy home colourful perfection, I'm loving all the review posts in blogland at the moment. I've just been having fun putting togerther a years worth of colorful garden mosiacs, one for each month, so much colour. Happy New Year
Clare x
Posted by: Clare | January 03, 2015 at 09:57 PM
Beautiful Pictures, what a lot of cheerful colour.
Posted by: Ciara King | January 03, 2015 at 09:47 PM