Gently Does It

We've enjoyed a very gentle week doing very little here in the Attic. It's been indulgent, lazy (oh so lazy), relaxing and fun. Good times. 

The weather has been mixed, but aside from one or two forays to the supermarket to buy essential food supplies we've not left home, content to stay put within the cosy four walls of our home. If you wanted to find me during this past week, all you had to do was go to the Big Chair in the light of the bay window which is where I've mostly been sat. The chair and windowsill have become my studio for the week and I've absolutely loved the hours of crochet time that I've been granted.

My new blanket is well under way and I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying it. I'm making 5-round granny squares, with the 6th round being the join-as-you-go round. Unusually for me, I decided to make all the little middle squares in one go (there are 126 of them), well that's to say I've worked on these a bit each day over the course of this week. I love that I've done it this way, I love looking at them all nestled together waiting for their turn to become proper squares and part of the bigger picture.

The Little People have been a delight this week, slightly irritating at times (sooo many requests for food!), but pretty great really. Little Man (age 12) is very independent these days, coming and going with his mates, dividing his time between home, the park, the shops and various friends houses. Little Lady and Little B have played a lot together, which I've enjoyed watching from the quiet of my crochet corner. 

Yesterday, we all sat at the table together and did some Easter colouring, cutting and sticking, it's been a while since we did this together and I enjoyed it.

We need new pens though, many of the colours are beginning to run out now after several years of heavy duty use. I've always bought Berol Colouring Pens for the Little Peeps, they are absolutely brilliant. We have a mixture of fine, broad and brush pens and like I say, they are very, very well used here.

Whilst we were in and out of our craft drawers searching for glue and various bits, we re-discovered this old tub of cutters and tools. I've had these for ten years or so now, they were originally bought when Little Man was a tot and we were in the midst of a play-doh obsession. These days we've gone back to the old fashioned medium of plasticine, oh the smell of plasticine is sooooo nostalgic don't you think? I was instantly transported back to my own childhood the minute a got a whiff of it. Love that stuff.

Little B made this Easter wreath from an activity book I picked up last week at the supermarket. He was so pleased with it, and visibly delighted when I hung it up and told him how much I loved it. He then asked if I could "photograph it and put it on your blog", made me smile :)

I love these sort of slow, relaxed weeks, they are very good for mind, body and soul. I love the ease of simple stay-home holiday days and the palpable contentment they bring.

I hope you're enjoying a wonderful Easter time full of things you love too. Gently does it remember......

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Comments

[gabriella adano]

Lovely photoes!!Happy Easter

[Donna]

Lucy, I just wanted to tell you how much I love your pictures and posts! You never fail to brighten my day. I am amazed by your creativity and love the glimpses I get into how you live your life. Such a beautiful family! I especially love the *COLOR*!!!! I find myself buying your yarn packs from Wool Warehouse just to surround myself with those beautiful combinations of color. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.

[Sandra]

I often write a comment and when i go back to see other comments mine is not there - what am i doing wrong?

[Annette My Rose Valley]

Hi Lucy!
How lovely. Slow and simple enjoyment is the best. I've always wondered how it is to do ALL initial circles at once when starting on a granny square project... Maybe it is worth trying. SO far I only make maybe 5 or 6 of them at the time and have them as a goal to be finished by the end of a day... Looks yummy all of it. Happy Easter!
Xxx
Annette

[Carol]

What a relaxing time you have had and just a pity that the weather was not a little warmer, though the sun is trying to come out today. Love Little B's wreath - lovely colours.

[J9]

So lovely Lucy. Makes me smile as our weeks have been quite similar - excepting your eldest! And my crochet is target squares! Happy contentment indeed! Enjoy your Easter weekend, J9x

[Spikeabell]

oh Little B, such a wonderful wreath. So sweet that he has picked up your way of doing things. Send the blog lovin' back!

[Chickie]

A gentle week is always welcome indeed! You needed that too ;) Lucy, is that the new colour pack that's coming? The 5 round grannies? May I ask if those colours are 'set in stone'? I adore the combination... except for one, which tends to jar my eyes every time I look at it. The Lime just throws and overshadows the soft gentleness of the other colours... the meadow is enough green... just an opinion :D You inspire so many of us with your wonderful blanket creations, I have a house full of them but it's never enough and I can't wait for a new blanket pack...although I still have the cottage pack to get and work on hehe... Keep up the great work hon xx

[Susan M]

Great wreath Little B!

[Sarah]

What a gorgeous heap of tiny squares! And it sounds like a lovely relaxed week - I'm hoping for similar now our holidays have started.

[Carolyn Jackson]

Lovely happy family post, staycations can be so great, everything is handy and you can be relaxed. I too can well remember that lovely plasticine smell, many years ago now. School hols here too, following Easter and our clocks went back last night, we are 11 hrs different to you now !Cant wait to see you new blanket.
Caro NZ.

[Robin Summers]

I love the colored Easter cards. I remember getting those when by two kids were little tots. Now I have the joy of getting them from my four grand babies. I have enjoyed this week as well. I had a wonderful birthday and a couple of lazy dazy days as well. Thanks for the lovely post and showing the start of I know what will be an awesome blanket. :) xxx Robin

[Kath]

I love little B's wreath! It looks so "at home" amongst all your other colourful creations. That's one to treasure and bring out every easter. And oh, the smell of Plasticine! Takes me back too many years to my childhood, used to love cutting along the ridges to make long, long strips. Thanks for the memories. Enjoy the rest of the hols, and the weather's warming up nicely too, YIPPEE!

[Joan]

I love Little Man's wreath. What has he used for the polka dot parts? I'd love to see this close up.

The blanket looks to be more loveliness for all to enjoy. I hope you put up a pattern for it. Aren't we a greedy bunch? HA.

It's so nice to have a stay-cation, no plans, play it by ear, just laze about and enjoy every minute of it. Happy Easter. from the Western USA

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CARA LUCY BUONA PASQUA!!! E' COSI' BELLO VEDERE TUTTE LE MERAVIGLIE CHE CREI ALL'UNCINETTO. IL TUO SITO E' MOLTO BELLO E SEI SEI VERAMENTE PIENA DI CREATIVITA' E FANTASIA. MI PIACE MOLTISSIMO!!!
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[Hula Loop]

What a lovely week you've had. Nothing better than relaxing at home and enjoying the little things. Love Little B's wreath, what a clever chap he is. Enjoying to seeing your new blanket grow. Thank you for sharing your lovely colourful life with us all. xxx Sarah :0)

[Winwick Mum]

Sometimes, school holidays are just about doing your own thing. No activity camps. no rushed outings, no marching around shops to buy school shoes and uniform (isn't that just the worst thing for a child to do on holiday anyway?!). Thank you for the shared calm, and Happy Easter xx

[Teresa Kasner]

What a nice week you've all had.. love the wreath and the coloring and the crocheting. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.. I know you will!

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[Anne Skene]

lovely post, thank you. Please tell little B that his wreath is wonderful. also tell him that I have planted some pumpkin seeds indoors - I'm hoping to get more that big, bright yellow flowers this year...even though they were wonderful

[vina]

Happy Easter to you and your family. Looks like your all having a lot of fun while relaxing. Take care vina xx

[morag]

What a joyful post, beautiful colours that sing out!. We are just back from sponge bob movie. The best of the movie was the wee boys sitting in front of us giggling furiously throughout.that made me smile and reminded me of happier pre teenage days!!

[Kathy]

Love your big bowl of squares! Luscious indeed! Please be sure and tell the kiddies that I loved their crafts too. Especially little B's!
Happy Easter to you all.

[Mum]

Living and loving life - just my cup of tea and crochet of course.
xx

[tess]

spring :)

[Jo Navin]

Please say to little B that I love his wreath and well done!!! :-) I'm also loving the beginnings of your new blankety journey. Happy easter to you all, love Jo xxxx