♥ Leafy clementines are back in the supermarkets, yay for fruity seasonal rituals!
♥ I know they are more leaf than fruit, but oh, they are so sweet and juicy I can't resist them.
♥ A fresh bunch of baby chrysanths on my table this week.
♥ The colour was hard to capture on my camera, it's a delicious burnt orange in real life and the perfect shade for November.
♥ My new wellies arrived in the post and they are so beautifully pristine I don't want to get them muddy. This could be a problem.
♥ The kitty trying desperately to ignore me, just look how superior she looks!! She was sulking because I'd turfed her off my lap when she was all nicely settled. What a horrid, mean Human I am.
♥ Flapjacks baked for the Little People with some giant chocolate buttons for extra good luck. They approved of the chocolate addition.
♥ The three o'clock departure for the school run and I know I shall miss it when it's no longer a part of my day. By my reckoning, I've got around one hundred and forty three days left.
♥ I always take the time to pause and appreciate the view of my hill as I race off to school. Yes, I'm claiming that hill as mine.
♥ It's been a good week for clouds, and I've really enjoyed sky gazing. On days when it's been still there has been the added magic of viewing the clouds on the surface of the canal, which is just the most beautiful thing in my opinion.
♥ I've walked every day in the woods this week in a whole variety of weather conditions and have loved every minute of it.
♥ A ribbon rainbow caught my eye amongst the trees and made me smile.
♥ Not a lot of sun this week, but believe me when I tell you I was fully appreciative of it when it showed up.
♥ Dancing sunshine reflected onto the underside of the bridge is always a good thing.
♥ I love seeing the swans living out their birdy lives on the canal. It's an everyday sight for us living here, but I do still appreciate it.
♥ Leafs...lots and lots of leafs!! Little B used to say "leafs" when he was a Littln' and so we adopted the word. Its' funny how some things just stick over the years?
♥ More leafy gorgeousness. I have spent a lot of time either gazing at the sky or looking down at the ground this week and there has been a lot of natural beauty to inspire me.
♥ A rainy walk to school this morning, but nevertheless I enjoyed watching the raindrops bounce into the water. Watching rain fall is such an overlooked pleasure.
♥ New baubles arrived! I ordered these on an absolute whim as an add-on when doing some online Christmas present shopping but I don't regret it for one second. The colours...oh, they are giving me ALL the heart eyes!! 😍 And furthermore they are made from recycled plastic. Winner.
♥ daily hyacinth appreciation. Observing the rapid growth and appearance of buds is just a thrill I never get tired of.
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Before I go, I'd like to express my gratitude for all your positive comments on my last post, thank you so much. It was an unexpectedly hard post to write, it can feel quite vulnerable to talk about health related struggles but I'm happy to put my ramblings out there in the hope that it might encourage or inspire, or just give you a little nudge if you were needing one. Prioritising self care and wellness is always a good thing, but sometimes we need a gentle reminder, don't we?
I hope you've all had a good week, and that your weekend will be full of relaxation and cosy vibes. Be sure to fill your days with as many happy little pleasures as you can xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The dog and I were unceremoniously ditched from the school run in Year 5 I believe. I do remember counting down the church services that were left though, and thinking that I would miss that combination of the beauty of the church, all stone and candlelight, and humour, with little people singing songs and acting out plays and getting it all wrong. Thank you again for the wellness post, it really was appreciated in this small corner of the world. Inspiring and motivating. Hope you have a good weekend. CJ xx
Posted by: CJ | November 13, 2020 at 07:36 PM
Love the post. Strange times if your youngest goes of to a school you can't bring him anymore. Stranger times when they leave the house to go live in a college dorm. It's all about growth.
Posted by: Tineke | November 13, 2020 at 07:35 PM
By the way, I know exactly how it is to be ignored by your kitty.
We had the most beautiful cat named Bart. Sometimes he wanted to get outdoors when I got up to go to work. But I said: no, you will have to wait until Mr. C. is up. Bart would then sit on his cat plateau, watching out of the window and when I hugged him, he wouldn’t give me any reply. Just sit there up straight, looking out of the window, IG-NO-RING-ME! 😉 And actually, I loved him for that.
Some other times, getting up at 6:00 AM, I would find him rather sound a sleep on the couch. He would himself to be hugged and afterwards would curl himself up even more comfortable and close his eyes again. He is dearly missed, but still a big part of us.
Have a lovely weekend. Carine
Posted by: Carine | November 13, 2020 at 06:52 PM
I am making sure to appreciate my school runs too - I treasure the time with my boy and get quite teary thinking of not sharing that time with him any more when he moves on next year. I love your decorations too, wonderful to have so many colours!
Posted by: Mary Kizilis | November 13, 2020 at 06:43 PM
You are precious to me. I can say you have encouraged me and even taught me to enjoy those many little pleasures we sometimes forget to appreciate.
Thank you for that.
Posted by: Line | November 13, 2020 at 06:39 PM
I so enjoy your blogs Lucy and most of the time they so resonate with me. Love the colourful photos, uplifting. Keeping fit and healthy is the key to a good, happy daily life. Have a good family weekend 💕
Posted by: Diane Ruel | November 13, 2020 at 06:25 PM
O, yes, it's getting closer and closer to that time of year again. I think my husband and I will set up the Christmas tree this weekend already. We are really longing for some warmth and happiness. Looking for some new crochet inspiration, I came across this one: https://carmencrochet.com/train-amigurumi-free-pattern-in-english/. Isn’t it lovely? I think I will give it a try… 😊 Lots of love from the Eifel in Germany, Carine
Posted by: Carine | November 13, 2020 at 06:17 PM
Thanks again for your November posts! I was a little afraid that Blogtober might have tired you out too much. :)
P.S. Why do you call the oatmeal squares 'flapjacks'? In Canada, flapjacks are pancakes. :)
Posted by: diana | November 13, 2020 at 05:45 PM
Love all your photos and ramblings, brightens up my day x
Posted by: Rena Plenderleith | November 13, 2020 at 05:41 PM
Lovely pictures. Heartwarming.Trying to achieve a similar effect on my blog
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Posted by: Freda Maxfield | November 13, 2020 at 05:39 PM
I can’t seem to get over the twinge of jealousy, seeing the beautiful photos.
And swans! Adore everything
Posted by: Susan | November 13, 2020 at 05:25 PM
Your posts have become either part of my morning routine, sipping tea or coffee and reading, or part of my before-bed routine depending on my day. But I do love your blog. Your photos are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Susan | November 13, 2020 at 05:23 PM
What a lovely place you live in and obviously appreciate a lot.
I love the north of England, was born in the Midlands but now live in the Pacific NW. Had a good friend from the Oldham area.
Posted by: JanF | November 13, 2020 at 05:15 PM
You gave me more than a nudge more like a kick up the behind, I've been to the supermarket brought lots of veg, fruit and some none sweets treats. A red lentil and veg soup popped up on Pinterest, so making that tomorrow. I'm a couple of years younger than you but with grown-up children 23 and so to be 27! Life has become a slog, I need to get healthy. Thank you it helps to hear 'normal' ladies sorting themselves out in ways we can all do without spending a fortune we don't have!
Ps can't believe little B is in year6 he was tiny when I found you.
Posted by: Heidi Clarke | November 13, 2020 at 05:13 PM
Thank you for sharing as I have also embarked on a new healthy life style. Covid 19 is taking over my county here in California so I do relish the simple peasures of everyday.
Posted by: Cathleen Lindell | November 13, 2020 at 05:11 PM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and it's lovely to read your appreciations for your surroundings X x
Posted by: Lynn LD | November 13, 2020 at 05:10 PM