I Have Been....

I have been....really enjoying my daily walks to and from school along the canal tow path.

I have been....loving the look of utter delight on Little B's face when we stop on the way home from school to get an ice cream from the tug boat. The best kind of Friday treat.

I have been....loving these early summer evenings, walking around my neighbourhood soaking in the views.

I have been....knitting socks using this delicious "Seascape" yarn by West Yorkshire Spinners. You can read more about this fabulous new yarn ((here)).

I have been....indulging in a new-to-me snack which I can't get enough of - why have I only just discovered these things??! Rice cakes covered in dark chocolate and topped with little bits of dried fruit (orange in this case, but the raspberry ones are my absolute favourites). Yum yum yum yum yum.

I have been....taking a break from my laptop and relaxing with my favourite summer edition magazines. Gloriously outdoorsy and colourful, a visual breath of fresh air.

I have been....dreaming about visiting the coast this summer, I am seriously craving  a sea fix.

I have been....lolling about in the Big Chair, day dreaming, reading and enjoying the warmth of the kitty on my lap when she decides to settle a while. I do adore this cushion, even though it's a bit saggy and baggy now after so much use.

I have been....inhaling the distinctive sweet/spicy scent of Sweet Williams in a jug on my table.

I have been....soaking in the brilliance of these floral colours.

I have been....enjoying a few rare and precious lie-ins and waking to the sight of fresh flowers beside my bed.

I have been....on a ship!

I have been....pootling along the canals of Amsterdam and absolutely love love loving it!

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In short.....I've been enjoying  a little bit of a relaxing break and it has felt so good.

Last week was half term and I made a real effort to detach from my laptop and social media and be truly present in the moment. The Little People have all enjoyed the down time too, and all three of them have been very content to please themselves for the most part. I enjoyed some precious quiet time spent in my own little day-dreamy world and some wonderful family time too. We took a trip across the North Sea to spend a day in Amsterdam (I'll share more of that very soon, it was fun!), but aside from that our week was super-slow and spent close to home.

It has been absolutely lovely, all of it, but I'm glad to be back.....more soon.

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Comments

[Jenny]

I absolutely love reading your blogs Lucy, and especially appreciate what you do. xx

[Terra]

I love your photos, especially the ones of the canals and the chocolate treats.

[Caroline]

I named my cat “Sweet William”

[Rachel]

Loved this, it reminded me of posts when I first used to follow years ago.

[Marga]

Glad you made a trip over to the Netherlands, please do come back again!! There is lots more to see than just Amsterdam.

[Lynne Gill]

Your posts have exactly the same appeal as those magazine summer editions! when we went to Yarndale the other year we loved walking along the canal, seeing the colourful narrow boats. Skipton is a lovely town.

[Jean]

Just had to say how much I enjoy your photos and your beautiful way with color. I'm just about finished with your Sweet Pea blanket, Posy version, and will have a tough time giving it to the friend for whom it was intended. I'm on the verge or ordering your Dune blanket yarn pack too, all my favorite colors in one place!! Hope you get to the coast and have a lovely time....Jean

[Charlotte.]

This makes me want to go to the sea. I lived near a river until 2011 when we moved inland. I do miss the water.

[Amy]

Magazine reading + Summer time = bliss! I love this reminder to enjoy the little moments of life. Thank you for writing. Also, I finally bought my first attic24 yarn pack and I am LOVING it! :-) Dune blanket pack in colorwash Neat Ripple. First blanket that I am keeping for myself instead of giving away!

[Soula]

Absolutely love your post. I'm from Australia where its very dark and dreary at the moment. Your words and photos invoke a gentle calmness. Soula

[Rosana Torre San Emeterio]

I love your pictures and your stories, you write so nice things!! I follow you from ages and it is a delight to come to your blog.
Best wishes from Spain

[anne-marie seitert]

merci de nous rêver et de nous détendre un moment en vous lisant
je viens de terminer mon premier plaid "vagues"
bonne journée

[Teagan Branden]

Thank you so much for your ripple blanket suggestion I am well on my way with the project

[Didleedee]

I have enjoyed reading your blogs for the last 7 years but have never been brave enough to comment. I love the images you post and your commentary on life. I appreciate that you have your times of stress, like us all, but I wanted to say what an oasis of tranquility your blog creates. Thank you.

[Charlotte.]

Thank you for sharing your delightful week.

[Gerta]

Oh your views (photos) are so wonderful to see. And the story of you and Little B is delightful. Thank you for sharing.

[Janey]

O Lucy, what a beautiful read....I have been..there with you . Thank you so much.

[CJ]

Amsterdam, how wonderful, I shall look forward to hearing more about it. Those rice cakes are new to me too, I shall keep a lookout for them. There is a new narrowboat cafe on the canal that we go to sometimes, it's a great idea isn't it. Hope you have a good week Lucy. CJ xx

[Lenore]

Love the photo of your neighbourhood. The house in the foreground looks like the bed and breakfast Nola and I stayed during Yarndale. Such fabulous memories. Xx

[Jacqui]

We all need time out and even with time out you keep so busy but def time out from computers etc helps. Oh those rice cakes do look delicious must look out for them.Beautiful photos as ever thankyou x

[Kristine Schipp]

Love & hugs - love your "adventures, whether they're around your "attic" or out & about, near or far. Kristine x

[Teresa Kasner]

I found so many joyous things in this post, Lucy. To buy such luscious ice cream off a canal tug would be a dream for me. I've told you many times how fascinated I am by your canals and canalboats. I'm glad to see you're taking it slower and enjoying being in the moment. Life goes by so fast.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)

[Winwick Mum]

You can tell you're in need of a sea fix - there's a bit of a water-related theme going on in your photos! :) xx

[Heather Coady]

Your blogs are so inspiringly relaxing just love them when I come to bed!

[Blue Skies and Apple Pie Blog]

Those flowers are beautiful! Your post is a good reminder to just ‘be’ - savouring the moments and enjoying the simple but lovely things in life ☺️ Megan