Oh May, May, May, you are going past waaaaay too fast and need to slow down!!! May is my absolute favourite month and it is is rocketing past at such a rate that I just can't seem to catch my breath. Sometimes life is like that isn't it? It's like the days have been installed with high speed jet boosters which leave you spinning and reeling as they zoom past under your nose.
I'm relishing the school run at this time of year, loving the clear light and gentle warmth of our morning jaunts along the canal. I'm not entirely sure you can call 11 degrees warmth, but it'll have to do and I'm not complaining. Compared to the frigidness of April, May is turning out to feel positively balmy around here.
The blossom came and went in it's usual whirl of speed this month. It was totally fabulous while it lasted and the pink petal blizzard that rained down on us last week as we walked to school was wonderful too. I am alternating between flip flops (with turquoise painted toenails, yay!) and my beloved hand-knit-socks-and-boots combo. Some days it's just too bloomin' cold still for bare toes, and besides I do so love love love the feel of my feet in hand knit socks.
Last week I had some little mice on and off my hook, oh I did so love bringing them to life! I used scraps of 4ply baby merino with a 2.5mm hook and the resulting mousey cuteness made my heart melt. I also made a little floral bower to provide a house for the mouse(s), I'll show you that in a day or two once I've gathered together my photographs. I love hooking up little decorative gifts, such creative fun to be had with yarn and hook.
I hope your days are happy and bright and that they are not leaving you in a spin! Take it gently my lovelies.....
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Hi Lucy,
With your sunny striped blanket, is there a special way that you darned in your ends. Would love to just start doing the border but know that I have to do the dreaded ends. Thanks, Rosemary.
Posted by: Rosemary Dargan | July 31, 2016 at 10:04 AM
May has been lovely here in Surrey, too! A bit warmer than 11 degrees! We had our first barbecue, the garden is alive and one's heart really sings because summer is coming so quickly! :)
Posted by: Silly Little Sheep | May 30, 2016 at 08:32 PM
I just love the pick of your boots in the pint petals. So amazing! I can't wait for the mice bower and I hope a mouse tutorial? They are just too cute!
Posted by: Lynn Butler | May 26, 2016 at 06:22 PM
Nice views...lovely mices!!Have happy days!!
Posted by: gabriella adano | May 25, 2016 at 09:23 AM
I love this time of year too! I'm always amazed at how, all of a sudden, the trees and bushes seem to explode in their green wonderfulness - it's like they've been pumped full of air, almost to the point of exploding!
I also love our school run as the roads leading to both my two children's schools are lined with cherry trees. They look stunning in their pink and white frothy glory. And when the blossom falls, it's like walking through a wedding with confetti constantly falling! And then, finally, the drivewats are carpeted in fabulous pink, it's just amazing!
Oh, and don't get me started on the magic cherry tree just outside my son's school - the bottom half is fabulous white blossom and the top half is glorious pink blossom!! Just magic!!
Posted by: Miriam | May 25, 2016 at 07:17 AM
You live in such a beautiful part of the world; I'm terribly jealous. I love your little mice!
Posted by: April Paddock | May 25, 2016 at 01:03 AM
Ahhh those mice are really cute! I am scared stiff of the real thing but I would love those little mice in my home. Von xxx
Posted by: Yvonne | May 24, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Hope there's a pattern coming for the little mice! They are so cute! My granddaughters would love a few to tuck into their pocket!
Posted by: Deb J | May 24, 2016 at 06:52 PM
Here In Australia- we had the most glorious Indian summer for our Autumn months - and then with all her glory along came winter a few weeks early but she is here, so I have ordered the
cupcake wool to crochet the beautiful cupcake blanket, my winter snuggle blanket - started today cannot wait to watch the beautiful colours evolve, and snuggle under with my grandchildren, when you will all be running around in T shirts, I will be be in my Ugg boots and cosy by the fire crocheting to my hearts content ..ps love the little mice.... they could live here with me if they feel the need to visit down under .. & it gets too hot for them ..!
Posted by: Susan In Australia | May 24, 2016 at 02:18 PM
Love the little mice- so sweet! And yes, I love May too. The spring flowers and blossom and the promise of even warmer days to come! 😊❤
Posted by: Eleonora from Coastal Crochet | May 24, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Love the mice and love reading your blog. Thank you:)
Posted by: Lily | May 24, 2016 at 10:59 AM
This year is HAREING along too fast - you're right!. I want to press the pause button. Isn't it March? Yes? Oh...
Posted by: Emma | May 24, 2016 at 10:15 AM
I've got cancer...be grateful for everything
Posted by: Scared | May 24, 2016 at 09:39 AM
The days are flying by for me to so I know what you mean. Love the pink petals, but I can't quite get into flip flops yet!
Posted by: Carol | May 24, 2016 at 07:28 AM
I know exactly what you mean. May is my favourite month too, and I feel I'm not making the most of it. Silly of me really, because just being out and about and noticing things is enjoying it. I love your blossom shot, and after shivering at work yesterday in light shoes, my boots are calling me again. I love your sweet little mice too.
Cathy x
Posted by: Cathy | May 24, 2016 at 07:15 AM
Your blogs are so timely and uplifting. You write all the words I want to say. Thank you x
Posted by: Sue Goldsmith | May 24, 2016 at 05:56 AM
Love reading you!!!
Posted by: Laura | May 24, 2016 at 03:24 AM
I think May is my favourite month too, everything bursting into leaf and bloom, and the colours are so vibrant. Just wanted to say thank you to you and Christine (Winwick Mum) for getting me into sock knitting - I can't stop! Trouble is, now the weather's warming up there won't be many more days when I need socks, but at this rate I'll have loads of pairs ready for Autumn! Love the cute little mice.
Posted by: Kath | May 24, 2016 at 12:47 AM
Your mice are adorable. Our tree petals came and went way too fast too. We're having a rainy week and I'm missing the sun. I also wish May would slow down.. but I don't think we'll get our wish. June is knocking on the door! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | May 24, 2016 at 12:37 AM
LOL I am cold at twelve degrees here....heading into Winter.
Posted by: hill upon hill | May 24, 2016 at 12:35 AM
The mice are soooo sweet. Looking forward to seeing their bower. Love the reflection of the sky in the canal, but May is passing far too quickly.
Posted by: Anne | May 23, 2016 at 11:52 PM
I'm a little worried about the cold weather when I'm traveling to Europe this summer, but that will be the perfect excuse to bring shawls and knit socks with me to wear!
Posted by: Sierra | May 23, 2016 at 11:13 PM
I honestly think the world is on high speed too these days, as we are all wanting to fit too much into 24 hours. Enjoy the school walks and take the time to relish the outdoors and take in the seasons. CUTE mice and look forward to seeing their floral house! Take care.
Posted by: Susan Smith | May 23, 2016 at 10:55 PM
May is my favorite month, too and I too think it's going by way too quickly. Each day is a gift wrapped up in beautiful bouquets of flowers. Lucy, I want to thank you for turning me on to sock knitting. It took me a while to get the gist of it all, but now I am knitting socks off my needles so quickly, it even amazes me. I bought the sock book you mentioned and the addi circular needles and have been so happy to learn a new skill. Happy May!
Posted by: Kate | May 23, 2016 at 10:46 PM
I thought about you last week when I was in your little town and thought this is your town. My son goes to school nearby and I was buying yarn for a knitting project while I was there.
Posted by: Susan | May 23, 2016 at 10:25 PM