Unlike many British homes who had a magical fall of snow just after Christmas, the white stuff completely missed us in December. Not so this week - we have had flakes! Not a lot it has to be said, but just enough to generate some lovely wintry excitement. Isn't it magical when snow falls unexpectedly during the night? We woke on Wednesday morning not realising for quite some time that it has snowed whilst we slept, and the excitement here when we made The Discovery was magical.
Our walk to school was so pretty, the snow was soft and powdery and not deep enough to cause any walking problems. So we padded happily along in our wellies and the Little People did their very best to scrape up enough snow to make a few very teeny snowballs.
Little Lady managed to construct the smallest snowman I have ever seen, he was only about 20cm tall and sat on our front wall looking rather forlorn and sorry for himself. Poor thing. I wondered briefly whether I should crochet him a miniature woolly scarf to cheer up his icy little body, but truthfully he wasn't around for long enough as everything melted within a day.
This afternoon we had another white flurry, it looked promising this time with big fat flakes falling steadily from the heavens.
I started to feel that flutter of childish excitement begin, and even entertained thoughts about sledging and the such like....
....but within an hour it had all come to an abrupt halt, it was most disappointing. The sun came out and chased away the wispy snow clouds, and by the time I was off on the school run only the hills told the story of snowfall. It was as if it never happened here in town.
This week has been all white in my studio too as I've spent every day painting the walls. And myself. I've been frequently wondering why people have been looking at me strangely, only to discover a while later that I've had great streaks of white paint in my hair and my face covered in splatters. No wonder Little B's teacher couldn't keep a straight face when talking to me yesterday.
I am nearly there though, I've made terrific progress this week. All the white painting has now been finished (it took three coats to cover the grey walls), and I am just waiting for a tin of special paint to be delivered so that I can decorate the fireplace wall in CoLoUr.......ooooo I can't wait!!! I'm hoping that by the end of next week I'll have pretty much everything ship shape in my studio, I am very, very (very-VERY-very) excited!
Happy Weekend to you all - stay cosy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello my friend! I was surfing around in blogland and came across this wonderful blog written by Saritha. It is Rainbow Bunting. One of her posts reminded me of you. She makes little houses made of denim that she strings to make the cutest bunting. Here is her post if you would like to check out her lovely buntings!! I hope you do. :)
http://rainbowbunting.blogspot.com/2012/05/denim-bunting.html
Posted by: Robin Summers | February 01, 2015 at 02:50 AM
Hello,I have just discovered your blog and must say how much I enjoyed your beautiful crochet.I followed the "recipe" for the heart,I am a novice at crochet,it was my resolution for 2014 to learn.I could not get the hang of the leaves so I just did the flowers.I posted a picture on my blog if you'd like to see.Kind Regards Pam.
Posted by: Georgina Pamela Davis | January 18, 2015 at 06:37 PM
Lucky lucky! Wish we had snow! It's the perfect excuse to curl up with a hot drink and some knitting!
Posted by: Bekah | January 18, 2015 at 06:25 PM
I enjoyed your snow photos, I live in Germany and we have had snow,too. It was so beautiful.
Have a nice weekend,too.
Posted by: Katharina Philomena Mahrdt | January 18, 2015 at 06:05 PM
Lucky you to have seen a little snow. Down here in the 'sunny south' of the country we had a few flakes that fell as I was driving to work last week for just a minute and that is all we have seen. Good luck with your new studio.
Posted by: Jan Doling | January 18, 2015 at 04:29 PM
So lovely....and when you paint you paint...lol..can't wait to see what you did.❤❤
Posted by: patty farghaly | January 18, 2015 at 02:54 PM
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/154999691/seaside-houses-hand-painted-stone-pebble?ref=market. Lucy i saw this and thought of you !!
Posted by: Tracy Chaplain- Payne | January 18, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Hello Lucy...I can't find an email contact for you so I'm going to ask here and hope you see my question. Would you have the colour sequence for your Granny Stripe Blanket written anywhere? I've looked through the posts for the blanket and can't see it listed. If you have a sequence I'd love to print it out as I've just ordered the kit :) I've finished my Cosy throw and I'm well into the Coast throw now. I'm enjoying the kits so much....don't have to think about anything, I can just sit and hook away in the evenings when I'm too tired to do anything else....it's SO relaxing. I love your kits and hope you'll do more. I've never liked acrylic much but the Stylecraft yarn is wonderful...so soft and cuddly! I'm now a convert lol
Thanks so much for all you share.
Hugs from Lynne in Aussie land
PS You can email me at [email protected] if you have a list of the colours...if it's easier for you to do that :)
Posted by: Lynne | January 18, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Glad I'm not the only one who looks like that after decorating!!
Keep smiling!!!
Posted by: Helen | January 18, 2015 at 09:05 AM
I love your photos of the snow and your town. Im anxiously waiting for a good snowfall.....though nothing has been forecasted. Im enjoying your crochet patterns and will be following you if you dont mind. Am fervently hoping to visit England one day. Later.
Posted by: Ronda K Richards | January 18, 2015 at 02:40 AM
Glad to know there is somebody else in this world who gets as much paint on herself as she does on the walls, just like me. I have to wear special paint clothes and take a bath afterward every time I paint anything. I can't wait to see your new playroom.
Posted by: Kate | January 18, 2015 at 02:18 AM
I love the quietness a layer of snow creates.
We're excited to see what CoLoUr you've chosen. I wonder if perhaps a colorful wall of several colors is in order - just like your very beautiful crochet creations. Just a thought
Posted by: Lacy | January 18, 2015 at 12:16 AM
This post is full to the brim with MAGIC! Thank you Lucy! Jenny from Australia
Posted by: Jenny | January 17, 2015 at 11:32 PM
That is the sweetest snowman I've ever seen.😊
Posted by: carol partridge | January 17, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Who is the lucky person who will inherit your former studio?
You (and Tracy) put in an enormous amount of work at the beginning and created a wonderful space.
Posted by: Judith - in Ontario | January 17, 2015 at 09:28 PM
Lovely images!! Maybe we get to see some of the white stuff here tomorrow....
Regards,
Lianne
Posted by: Gehaakt met Liefde | January 17, 2015 at 07:55 PM
I was hoping for more snow too, we had a little here today but not much. Looking forward to seeing the new studio 😁 Loads of love xx
Posted by: Sarah Marie Clay | January 17, 2015 at 06:49 PM
I so enjoy your pics of your corner of the world and the changing seasons. Always a treat. Thanks. Stay warm.
Posted by: Sally | January 17, 2015 at 05:54 PM
Can't wait to see your new studio, how exciting!
Posted by: Caz | January 17, 2015 at 05:50 PM
It is so nice to see someone else get as paint spattered as I do. I try so hard to stay clean and paint exactly how my husband does and at the end of our painting I am covered and he does not have one drop on him. Enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Susan | January 17, 2015 at 05:35 PM
I love the first picture, the way the snow fills the cobblestones makes it look almost fairy tale like. I can't wait to see your finished studio too. I wanted to share my winter wreath with you since it was entirely inspired by your own creations.http://mossyroad.blogspot.com/2015/01/on-craft-table-january-16th.html
Hope you get more snow!
Posted by: jennifer | January 17, 2015 at 02:00 PM
All white, all nice. I live in Picardie,France, where snow has made no visit yet this winter, unfortunately. Have a happy week-end!
Posted by: JARDIN ANGLAIS | January 17, 2015 at 01:05 PM
Dear Lucy,
I'm living in South of Germany, Bavaria, and usually we're having snow and cold weather at this time - round my birthday next week. But today it's only grey, no snow in sight. But wonderful wool in sight :) . Last week arrived the wool package cottage for the ripple blanket and I'm so urgently looking forward to start. But, as it's a present from my husband for birthday, I must wait just for eight more long days and nights :))).
Thank you for all your inspiration and joy you're giving to me since I'm reading your blog for one year. It's so wonderful having you and your colourful thoughts in the world wide web. Thanks a lot.
Warmes regards Michaela
Posted by: Michaela | January 17, 2015 at 12:06 PM
I hope the snow stays with you as we don't need it in the south!! I usually get very spattered when painting but it is very soothing.
Posted by: Carol | January 17, 2015 at 12:04 PM
Lovely pictures of snow that make me long for it to come :) Well done on your painting progress. Very much looking forward to seeing the finished result!
Posted by: Marie | January 17, 2015 at 10:27 AM