Right now as I write this, it is absolutely pouring with rain. It's dull and grey and the rainwater is running down our street like a mini river. I'm wearing woolly socks and truthfully if the log basket hadn't been empty then we would most certainly be lighting the fire. It's so un-Springlike that it's a bit depressing actually, but then this is British weather at it's most typical. Gloriously sunny one minute, peeing down with rain the next. Coats off, coats back on. Flip flops on, then where-the-heck-did-I-put-my-wellies. Hot, cold, sun, rain, and so on.
Last night, as you can see from these photos, it was absolutely beautiful, one of those glorious late Spring evenings with long shadows and that particular shade of vibrant grassy green that makes you breathe deeply, smile spontaneously and perhaps even want to run with your arms outstretched. I can secretly tell you that I did just that - ran down the hill with my arms out like an aeroplane. Luckily for me, I have a five year old who makes it just about ok to do such things without causing too much alarm for passers by. We were walking across the park (running too) to the polling station to put some x's in the boxes. I was captivated by the colours of grass and sky, of shadows and clouds, of freshly unfurled leaves and frothy pink blossom.....the colours of May....
....and then today when I was crocheting away on my Harmony Blanket, it suddenly occurred to me that I have these same colours in my yarn bag. Blues, Greens, Pinks, Purples. I am love, love, loving these colours, they are singing such a charming, harmonious song to me! I'm 2/3 of the way through making my blocks now, I'll take some photos when it brightens up and show you how it's looking.
I hope the rain eases up and we can get out into the woods this weekend to see the bluebells, that would make me super happy. Fingers and toes crossed xx
I fell upon your blog on Pinterest and I'm hooked (excuse the pun!)
It has inspired me to start one myself but not sure people would be interested.
I also have an allotment at the school I work in.
At the mo I'm plodding through the gorgeous colourful bag you have in you page.
Posted by: Jackie Wade | May 17, 2015 at 10:47 AM
looks like great time, spring with sun and a beautiful crocheted blanket.
Miss
Posted by: Miss | May 12, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year, isn't it? I love how everything comes back to life and how I get to see the squirrels in the trees around daily!
Looking forward to see your blanket finished. The colors look very comforting and springlike indeed!
Take care
Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)
Posted by: Anne | May 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM
The park looks lovely - such lovely colours xx
Posted by: Michelle | May 12, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Lovely colours, especially the greens. Hope the weather's cheered up for you now.
Posted by: Sarah | May 11, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Agree with poster Carol. When I'm having a crap day, I visit your page and it instantly helps my mood! Thank you for being that ray of sunshine!!
Posted by: Jo Clute | May 11, 2015 at 08:50 PM
Lovely Spring colours - it's funny how the same colours are already in your work bag. I'm trying to bring some natural colour inspiration into my work a bit more... but so far I'm still mostly working with brights that I had kicking around! I'll get there...!
Posted by: Elsie Pop | May 11, 2015 at 04:42 PM
Lovely blanket Lucy. Colours are just right for spring. I have a hard time with yellow, red and orange. Neutrals, pastels or peacock colours depending on the season. Lovely to see cherry blossom, makes me so nostalgic for England's green and pleasant land.
Posted by: Liz | May 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Love those colours x
Posted by: Charmaine Slater | May 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM
I hope the fingers and toes crossed help for a sunny weekend for you Lucy! We've had a lovely one, heading into summer temps actually, hope they find you soon. The blanket is coming along beautifully, very spring-y look to it. Never too old to be child-like!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | May 10, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Lucy I love your posts thank you for sharing your area with us. Your posts always make me feel happy :-)
Posted by: Clair | May 10, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Hi Lucy, know what you mean about My hubbie said to me the other day, "is this normal weather for this time of the year?". My response was well really in the Spring you can experience Arctic to Tropical all in one day!
I had to chuckle at the thought of you running with your arms out down the hall way. Maybe you could do the same down that lovely grassy hill yhou took a photo of, a la Sound of Music. I can just picture that, tee hee. By the way I love the colours of your harmony blanket, anothe project for the ever growing list.
Posted by: Denise Marshall | May 10, 2015 at 11:28 AM
Lovely colors lucy,
Posted by: Taciana Simmons | May 10, 2015 at 08:15 AM
Mothers Day here in Australia. A very wet cold Autumn day in Warragul, Victoria. But makes for a day to relax with a lovely music DVD - Russell Watson of course, and crocheting, so relaxing. Just love your photos.
Posted by: Berny Inglis | May 10, 2015 at 07:28 AM
Enjoyed your Spring photos.....and I check your blog every single day! It always brightens my day to read and see what you've been up to (don't know where I'd find my inspiration if it weren't for you.... Looking forward to that Harmony Blanket....the tutorial, color pak, etc. I'm almost finished with the Coastal Blanket and loving it! Enjoy your week-end!
Posted by: Angela Rueb | May 09, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Lately I've been exploring ways to morph crocheted circles into squares so I'm looking forward to seeing and reading more about your harmony blanket. It looks very snuggly and sweet.
-Susan in Illinois, USA
Posted by: Susan Conklin | May 09, 2015 at 10:30 PM
How long til you share the pattern for the blanket....i need this in my life
Posted by: haanah ridout | May 09, 2015 at 09:53 PM
I love how you make the most out of life and show your kids how to have fun. I hope your elections work out okay for you all. I love the colors in your GS blanket! You have such a good eye for color. Enjoy your week! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | May 09, 2015 at 07:55 PM
Reading your blog ALWAYS cheers me up!
I must ask: Have you studied color theory? - and photography?
Your pictures are beautiful - composition always balanced and structured to really show what you are trying to show.
Thank you for all, Lucy.
when I need cheering up, I visit your blog - over and over again if I need to.
Posted by: Carol D | May 09, 2015 at 06:51 PM
I can see you running down the hill with arms outstretched like an airplane. You are such a great momma. Your photos are beautiful as usual. In respects to the rain they say into everyone's life a little rain much fall. So I suppose we all have to deal with that a bit. Your harmony blanket is coming along nicely. I am itching to start another blanket but can't make up my mind what stitch I want to use. I know I will be using the coastal pack of yours that has all the blues.... Help!! Whatcha think? Lots of hugs to you Lucy and your wonderful family. xxxxx
Posted by: Robin Summers | May 09, 2015 at 06:22 PM
I kind of like the unpredictability of spring, except of course when I want to hang sheets out to dry. That is the greenest green I've ever seen. Beautiful! How about your Connie Van, when will she be included in your weekend adventures?
Posted by: Jill | May 09, 2015 at 02:50 PM
It's put some serious rain down in Winwick too - definitely most un-Spring-like! We've been lighting our fire in the evenings as it's been feeling distinctly chilly, and my woolly socks are firmly on my feet too! xx
Posted by: Winwick Mum | May 09, 2015 at 02:06 PM
Happy Mothers Day, Lucy. Do you celebrate Mothers Day there? If you do I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us and your wonderful patterns. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Posted by: Penny Rongo | May 09, 2015 at 01:13 PM
You have indeed captured the colors of spring!
Posted by: Lonormi Manuel | May 09, 2015 at 12:25 PM
Love your blanket! I've just finished a crochet blanket but found the joining a PAIN at the end. Do you join your squares as you go?
Posted by: Jess | May 09, 2015 at 12:09 PM