Hello!!!!!!!! I'm waving a meek little hello to you all from the Attic window and offering up some white scented stocks (which smell heavenly) in heartfelt thanks for your kindness and wonderings over my absence of late.
It's been over a month since I was last here in my precious little patch of cyber space, and as is sometimes the case it was a completely unintentional break. The days drifted by and although I frequently thought to myself "I really should update my blog very soon", I somehow wasn't able to find my voice. All my instincts were telling me to stay quiet and lay low for a while, and so quite simply that is what I have been doing.
I've found myself coming through a very introspective and questioning time and it's been cathartic I guess, if a little unsettling! I'm hoping to find a way to articulate my thoughts and to be able to share my realisations with you very soon - it's all quite personal stuff but I have always found great comfort and clarity in putting my thoughts and feelings into words here in this space.
Anyhow, I promise faithfully that I will be back here in the Attic to continue sharing my days with you. Thank you so, so much for visiting me here, and for thinking of me. I appreciate you all very, very much.
More soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lucy, It is great to hear from you. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Today I read where Yorkshire is having a great increase in Covid 19. Stay safe and know that we will be here when you return.
Posted by: Charlotte | July 17, 2020 at 02:52 PM
Dear Lucy,
I’ve been wondering how you are and glad to hear that you’re taking time for yourself. I love your blogs and photos, especially during these times. I’ve completed quite a few of your blankets now and they bring so much joy to not only me but my family as well. I get so much inspiration and pleasure from your blogs and patterns. It truly is my happy place to go to.
Wishing you and your loved ones good health over there from Melbourne,Australia.
Lauren 🤗
Posted by: Lauren | July 17, 2020 at 09:51 AM
Glad you are ok Lucy, but there are times we all have to step back and have that ‘me’ time to look after ourselves. So take care, and we will all wait to hear from you again, and wait for your beautiful photos of your local countryside. In the meantime, I will continue to work from your wonderful patterns, which keep me going during these tough times in Melbourne Australia
Posted by: Lynne Mills | July 17, 2020 at 02:36 AM
Saludos desde Costa Rica, feliz que estes bien
Posted by: geovanna conejo | July 16, 2020 at 04:14 PM
Hi Lucy! Lovely to hear from you again. I so look forward to reading about your walks and the lovely photos from your area. Take care.🌸
Posted by: Gaina Owen | July 16, 2020 at 12:24 PM
I've been thinking of you Lucy. You are allowed to take time out for yourself. As if life isn't tough enough at the best of times, then Covid-19 comes along and makes things harder to cope. If I didn't have crochet (or knitting in the past) to look forward to every day, I hate to think where I would be now. I am not very good at crocheting, but I battle on in the hope I improve at some point. I love your patterns and have always had great intentions of making your blankets. One day I will surprise you (and myself probably) and actually start one. Like I said, I'm not good at crocheting, but I think I have worked out that sticking to Stylecraft Special DK (my favourite yarn)is probably the best thing for me to do, as thicker yarns seem to be a part of my problem. Well, maybe it is just that I am worse at it than I think I am. I get a lot of joy from your blogs, but I do know and understand you need to take time for yourself. Please take care and look after yourself dear Lucy. We will all be here when you return. Big hugs to you xoxoxox
Posted by: Jenny | July 16, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Have been looking in, and started to wonder a bit if something had happened to keep you away from the Blog. Like covid19 ... an accident ... etc. You know ... in these times it is easy to start thinking the worst. But "to stay quiet and lay low for a while," is a good thing (although we miss you) and I hope it will bring you forward on a safe and meaningful path.
Take care
Ida
Posted by: Ida | July 15, 2020 at 11:48 PM
Welcome back, missed you 🤗❤️🧶 (so happy you took time for you)
Posted by: Zoey Brock | July 15, 2020 at 05:31 AM
Whoo hoo!! soooo lovely to see your post Lucy, thank you, for the gorgeous stocks they do smell absolutely heavenly and are one of my favourite flowers. So an extra special treat! Take as much time as you need, stay safe and carry on taking care of yourselves. Love and hugs, Becki xxxx
Posted by: Becki | July 15, 2020 at 12:40 AM
It is so good to know you are all safe and well. Being from Sydney, Australia, we only get to see what is happening in your part of the world via the news, and it has been scary not hearing from you in blogland. I was starting to fear the worst!!! Your blog also helps me escape the world around me for a while, and I sorely missed that. Hang in there, weather the storm, and look for silver linings. Its all we can do right now.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 14, 2020 at 11:08 PM
Hello Lucy, it's good to know you and your family are ok. I hope you'll soon feel again like sharing your beautiful pictures and some of your greatly inspiring projects. Do take your time though! All best xxx
Posted by: cecilia | July 14, 2020 at 08:47 PM
Good to hear from you! Welcome back!
Posted by: Miriam | July 14, 2020 at 02:34 PM
Sometimes you just need some quiet space to process your thoughts. Do what you need to take yourself into a happy place.
Please take our enquiries into your well being as our way of caring for you, as you never fail to brighten our days when you blog about your daily happenings.
With Love and Care, Kimberley
Posted by: Kimberley Hutson | July 14, 2020 at 01:05 PM
Hi So glad to hear you are well. I enjoy reading your blog posts.
I'm trying to subscribe to your blog but having problems with the subscribe link. It doesn't go to a proper sign up page. I'd really like some help please.
cheers
Pauline
Posted by: Pauline Greaves | July 14, 2020 at 07:39 AM
So glad you re-emergence finds you well and moving forward! Good for you Lucy!
Posted by: Susan Barr | July 14, 2020 at 03:15 AM
Glad to hear you are ok! Stay safe and look forward to hearing more from you when the time is right.
Posted by: Julia | July 14, 2020 at 12:34 AM
Glad your ok , I read your blog and worried about you , but so glad you have postEd ❤️
Posted by: Tracey ogden | July 13, 2020 at 11:26 PM
Stay safe and take your time.
Hope it´s ok, that I set a link on my blog to your side. Kisses and Hugs
Posted by: Sabine | July 13, 2020 at 09:35 PM
Dear Lucy! I always hesitate to contact someone who is a regular blogger who hasn't posted in a while. I hate to intrude on someone's personal life and journey just to let you know I'm thinking about you, when you have absolutely no clue who I even am. That doesn't mean you haven't been in my thoughts going out to the universe, though, hoping that all is right in your world. I'm glad you were able to take time for yourself - we all need that. Come back to us when you're ready. We'll be here to welcome you with warm virtual hugs.
Posted by: Vicki Blizzard | July 13, 2020 at 07:30 PM
Welcome back, Lucy! Taking the time to nurture yourself and your family is always worthwhile. I'm so glad the news is just "I wasn't ready to share" rather than something more dire. Your posts are a bright spot in many of our lives but never feel you owe us an apology for not writing.
And the stocks are lovely! I always wondered what they looked like. Thanks for a lovely photo.
Posted by: Lee | July 13, 2020 at 05:05 PM
Dearest Lucy, your "return" gave me a Ta-Dah! moment. Not that you've ever been away, really; your life went on, and so did ours. But I am so glad those lives have intersected again. Not being able to hear about your day-to-day triumphs and occasional doubts -- the things that make up the shared landscapes of friendship -- brought home to me how it must have been for migrants in the 1800s. Wondering, in the middle of daily tasks, how those "back Home" were doing; seeing family resemblances in children who would never meet that family; knowing that somebody could be dead, or married, or born, and you wouldn't know unless you got mail, maybe six months later. We readers are so spoiled, worrying just because we haven't heard from you for a few weeks. (But I hope you can keep on spoiling us! :D)
Posted by: Cheryl, Newcastle, NSW. | July 13, 2020 at 04:36 PM
Ah there you are sweet girl. You have been missed, but take your time and say hi when you feel ready. What lovely messages on here - I hope you are feeling a world wide hug. Thank you,
Suzie (ambling along Suzie on instagram where I look forward to your daily walks too)
Posted by: Suzanne Jones | July 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Lovely to hear you are ok. I’m happy to hear from you whenever you feel ready and able to write your blog. Please never feel under pressure: it is always a joy to read and I love your photographs too. A ray of sunshine in an uncertain world. Take care! 😊
Posted by: Joanna Worthington | July 13, 2020 at 08:57 AM
Goodness me, no apology needed! You are welcome in my feed if and when you wish to be. No pressure to share what you don't want to. But I am happy you are well and I enjoy your summer walks bringing sunshiney brightness to my winter days here in NZ. Take care.
Posted by: Kim | July 13, 2020 at 06:07 AM
Good to hear from you Lucy, you have been greatly missed. Take care x
Annette
Posted by: Annette Frater | July 12, 2020 at 11:08 PM