Slow Calm

We did some more Christmas shopping this morning, my Man and I, staying local this time which felt good. 

Afterwards we drove out of town to walk amongst the quiet of the damp winter woodland, which felt even better.

It was mild and still, but very very grey....

.....with a misty fog hanging low over the landscape.

The air smelt earthy, leafy and damp, and I felt the calm all around me as we strolled along.

It felt really good to be walking for the pure pleasure of it, enjoying the pared back simplicity of the winter scenery, breathing it all in.

I just love to see the little snippets of greenery which thrive even in the depths of Winter, those vibrant mosses and delicate lichens please me enormously.

After our walk we called in to the Strid cafe, tucked ourselves around a little spotty table with a view out into the woodland and had a bite to eat and a hot drink.

We drove home along the back road, the one where I have to hop out of the car and open the gate to let the car through, saying hello to the sheep who meander all over the place.

Such a gentle day, a real contrast to yesterday's gleaming, shiny hustle and bustle.

I hope you are finding some slow calm in your days my lovelies, go gently....

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  

....more little snippets from the Attic....

Seasonal

This Time of Year

Summer Solstice 2015

Comments

[Stefanie]

I love your landscape pictures so much!!! Thank you for sharing the magic!

[Jill]

Hi Lucy, my comment will seem a little out of context but I wanted to make sure you read it. I wanted to thank you - I bought your Coastal Ripple pack to work on and leave in our (coastal) holiday house, and I've lost the pattern sheets, so I was so happy to find the suggested colour stripe orders on your blog from 2014. I know I could make up my own order but I sometimes like not having to think! Now I just have to remember which size hook I was using. Anyway thankyou so much for making so much of your work available free on your blog 😊
Jill from emeraldcottage xxx

[Anne R]

Thank you for another wonderful year of blogging.Have a wonderful, safe and healthy Christmas. Anne in Perth

[Cathy B]

Thanks for the inspiration. I've made loads of things this year! Happy Christmas and have a bright & woolly 2017!!xx

[nadine G]

Joyeux NOËL et Bonne Année pour vous et votre famille. Bravo pour ton blog. Bises.

[Kim]

What a lovely walk in comparison to all the snow I have in Michigan, US right now. Thanks so much for sharing all the sights there and your wonderful, colorful creations. You brighten so many days for us all.

[mrs. smythe]

Funny - one of the first things I thought when I saw those photos was how much color was in them. The leaves and the mosses are really vibrant, and I think the gray brings that out. Sounds like a gorgeous walk - a nice contrast to the shine and glare of the city.

[Anne]

It sounds like a totally lovely time. Hope your weekend is as nice. ♥

[Asa-Marie]

Oh how lovely... just the way the weather and countryside ought to look in the lead up to Christmas! A time for gum boots (wellies) and big coats whilst ambling along through the countryside. Australia does have comfortable temperatures, but this years' beginning to Summer it is so hot I'm parked on the couch in front of a 70cm stainless steel fan, lest I dehydrate on the spot and become the same in molecular structure as a sundried tomato. So, needless to say, I feel somewhat refreshed by your blog!

[Jenny]

Sunday morning in Melbourne, scrambled eggs, brewed coffee and reading Lucy's post. Heaven! Perfect therapy in the run up to Christmas...

[gabriella adano]

Lovely autumn view waiting Christmas!!!Happy week end

[Mary]

Love seeing the pictures from your country walk. Was in England and Scotland in October and loved all of our walks exploring both cities and countryside. I plan to join in the CAL in January! Am excited to get started. My yarn pack from Wool Warehouse arrived this morning, and the colors are beautiful!

[Nora]

Another wee gem! have a lovely weekend....x

[Kimmy]

Ah, such a sweet day and one to cherish forever. Denny and I love doing the same quite often. My motto is to always "Give your feet equal time." It's good to look up (and OUT) once in a while too. LOL Hugs and holiday cheer from Kimmy

[Yvonne]

How lovely to have a relaxed walk in the country. I am so yearning for some peaceful country walks at the moment. X von x

[Liz]

Gorgeous winter scenery.

[Paula bluck]

Yay all my fave places!!! Don't ever stop sharing your pics Lucy, sitting in my little Norfolk house I love seeing your beautiful county xxxxxxxx

[Little Quiltsong]

This would be my favorite too. Though I worked in a Mall for years (Bank) and it was like home - since moving to the country - I love this best!! When I do venture to the city for a day or so to shop, I'm always so glad to get home again and breathe such a happy sigh, that I live away from all that hustle and bustle :)! You have such wonderful long trails - I'm always in awe of all of those footpaths and country scenery along the way.

[Louise Ballantine]

I'm finding a bit of happiness today but definately not calm because my moorland blanket wool pack has just arrived in the post.
Don't think I've ever bought so much wool in one go , I can't wait to start making it !xxx

[Jane Wood]

Thank you Lucy for your lovely Patterns and your most beautiful photographs. With all good wishes to you and your family for Xmas and the new year. Regards Jane W. UK xxxx

[Lucy]

Have so enjoyed these last three posts of yours. I recently went to England to stay with my sister, and had a hectic time in Cambridge and London with lights and shops and museums and busses and trains, it was lovely, but on the plane on the way back I was enjoying earwigging the conversation of an English couple and their friend, and the woman said 'I am looking forward to a walk. Not straight away, or anywhere special, just to feel space around me again', which is just how I feel about getting back to Brittany; it's quiet and rural and muddy and rather empty, but I'm enjoying breathing and feeling the space round me.

Your blog is always a tonic, whatever you're posting about.

[Edwina]

Can I ask please, what camera you use? Your photos are always so clear and I'm looking to upgrade. Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

[Carol]

How peaceful and tranquil.

[patt]

This is my first time posting, but umteenth time visiting your site. I just love stepping into your world every chance I can get. Your descriptive language and lovely photographs call to me. Someday I too will walk your paths and view your sites - and I can't wait!!! There just seems to be something huge, wet, and very deep in my way! Until then, I will keep reading, and enjoying...
Thank you for sharing your world!

[Angela-Southern USA]

It is a challenge this time of year, thanks for the reminder.