Summer Snaps :: July 2022

♥ a rose blooming just outside my front door.....I'm gifting it directly to you, to say thank you! I've just been reading through all the wonderful comments after my last post, such beautiful words and such lovely sharing of news and happy chat and just thank you, thank you...SO much....for taking the time to write to me in the comments. I read and treasure them all, they bring a lot of joy in through my Attic window xx

OK....on with the July snaps.....

♥ a single rose bringing instant happiness into the room, making my heart sing

♥ hot sun, blue skies and fluffy clouds - July weather was a dream come true

♥ in the heat of the summer I was drawn to the quiet shallow waters of the riverside

♥ I can never resist a pretty feather and found four stunning duck feathers on this river beach

♥ enjoying someone else's roses on an evening walk to the meadow

♥ dreamy, slow evening walks at the end of a hot summers day, warm and golden

♥ the summer meadow is in full tilt, swaying with tall grasses and eye catching seed heads

♥ taking a little time to sit, savouring the golden moment of quiet and still. It's 8.30pm in the above photo, the stuff of my winter dreams.

♥ an intense heat wave came and went, we reached 33 degrees (in the 90's!) here in my patch and honestly, I loved it

♥ morning walks with the fam, enjoying the summer warmth and clear views

♥ evening walks just me and Little B, a gentle stroll across dry fields and along quiet country lanes

♥ still enjoying my daily morning coffee break with J, sitting outside in the café garden making the most of the sunshine

♥ many of my meals eaten outside too, I'm sure they taste better this way?!

♥ working away on my latest crochet blanket, falling madly in love with it all over again

♥ this yarn, these colours = cosy, snuggly joy!

♥ this kitty, checking that all is well with the yarn and taking it very seriously by the looks of it.

I know I haven't shown you very much of this blanket in progress, it's been a crazy journey and at times I've felt quite unsure of it to be honest. But now that I am almost at the end (I'm finally on the edge!), well, I am just head over heels in love. It's one of the snuggliest blankets I've ever made, and seems to glow with warmth and cosy vibes. This week I'm starting on the lengthy process of photographing a tutorial and creating a full colour printed pattern for the blanket kit which will be available in September.

So that was July - it was a beautiful month full of sunshine, heat and glorious summer vibes and I tried my best to soak up every golden minute of it. And now that we're all caught up with the ordinary day-to-day snippets of the month, I'm looking forward to sharing my trips away with you. I had a good many wonderful, happy, memorable summer days in July, so much summery goodness came my way and I'm beyond thankful for it. I feel rested and recharged and excited to see what August brings.

Thank you as always for your most excellent company here, I appreciate your visits so very much. More soon!

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Comments

[Penny]

Always love reading your posts. Thank you from far away Australia where it is cold and mid winter!

[Louise]

Ah summer roses are the best, aren't they? This morning I opened my bedroom curtain and a bright, happy, yellow wattle has started blooming which for me is a early messenger of Spring! Thanks for the pics!

[Norma McPherson]

Thank you for sharing the lovely colours of your life & Yorkshire, one of my favourite parts of England. The new blanket seems to reflect those colours too. Looking forward to seeing the completed blanket which will be stunning 😍

[Simon]

Personally, I don't like the extreme heat we seem to be getting these days🫠, not much we can do about that though now... Your roses are lovely!🌹🌹 Some are just too blousey but yours seem just right to me. It's interesting isn't it, I haven't paddled in anything for decades and yet in the last year or so, I've really fancied putting my feet in a stream somewhere... I can just imagine your cat looking up at you and saying, "You've missed a stitch 'ere luv."😼 Take care!!👋

[Nancy]

I look forward to seeing how you put this together. I have many small pieces but don’t know how to make them into squares that can be sewn together!

[Susan]

A lovely post with some great snaps. Glad you enjoyed the mini heatwave as I've been slightly worried about my family and friends not coping with it, as it's not the sort of weather you are all used to. The new blanket looks gorgeous & once my chillblains have abated I'll be able to get back to crocheting of an evening. Thanks for sharing, take care & hugs.

[Linda Carpenter]

Oh yay! Snuggly is my top priority. Looking forward to the new blanket. I made my first mandala, so fun!

[Maureen]

A lovely look at the summer that has been very hot at times but a bit more normal now. Something to remember later in the year when the seasons change. I always think how lucky we are with our changing seasons, variety is the spice of life.We celebrate our 54th. wedding anniversary today so have seen rather a lot of seasons coming and going! Looking forward to Sept. and the new blanket. Thank you Lucy.

[Tineke]

Isn't it good to enjoy that long sunny weather? I love it, though temperatures of 42 degrees are no fun, at all. That rose looks like the old Handel rose, such a beauty. It can have spots of wet weather but the flowers go from soft pink to deep faded pink. I adore mine.

[Tomaticha]

Lucy,

So glad you’re back, I missed you and your colorful and pleasant little world. I was afraid something bad had happened to you.
You see poetry in all the little wonders of nature and you share all this with us with generosity. I think you’re great and your blog is a benefit. Merci du fond du coeur d'une lectrice française 🌷

[Bethan]

Beautiful looking blanket. Love the colours in your life in general 🌈❤️

[Evelyn Foss]

Love the blanket and hoping to order a kit in September!

[Clare]

Such lovely photos Lucy. I don't think I've seen any pics that show so clearly what a lovely summer it's been.

Hope your sprain is fully healed now-and as ever, thank you for all that colour in one post. xx

[Abby]

Keep up the photography. You take great pictures of your local countryside. New blanket looks colourful and cosy x

[Polly M]

I love the blanket colors! And those duck feathers! We are in need of a cat to grace our blankets since we lost our kitty several months ago (to illness, not escape) and are feeling the emptiness in the house. A new cat will need a new blanket...

[Frances]

I like the colours in this new blanket, I’ve just started a Harbour lap throw in Dune colours but maybe I will be tempted to start your latest creation! I enjoy reading your news and seeing your photos too. Keep them coming! Xx

[Sue]

Beautiful photos Lucy, looking forward to seeing the new blanket it certainly looks like the kitty approves.

[Femke]

So nice to see you here again. Thank you for sharing your lovely pictures, I always enjoy your colourful world very much. Can’t wait to see more of your new blanket!

[Jacqui]

B.eautiful

[Diane J]

You take beautiful photos, thank you for sharing them!

[Sally]

Love your blog so much xx

[Mieke]

Thank you for your post. In the Netherlands also a lovely summer, and it’s not over yet. Still hot and sunny. I love your stories, photo’s and your blankets in progress.

[Marianne van der Zant]

Beautifull photos and a very nice blanket.
Greetings from a warm Holland.

[Maypole]

Lovely photos as ever, that rose at the top is beautiful.

[Susan]

Wonderful photos and nice chat.,thank you so much. New Blankie looks ace. Xx