Keeping Cosy

Hello to you.

Hope everyone is well and wonderful?

The weather here in North Wales has been increasingly getting worse, my heart goes out to all the people who have been flooded or effected by the high winds.

So as a broken branch in the garden waves about in the wind threating to fall I will write to you about some of the things that have happened so far this week.

 

Getting back to normal is always a strain after Christmas but its always nice to get the house sorted so that's what I've been doing, going room by room organising (the best I can) in-between school runs and working. I said goodbye to my daughter at the school gates this morning, for her first day back and watched her hug her friends excitedly swapping tales of Christmas presents, I will miss her. 

 

I had a lovely surprise in the post today, I've been waiting for what seems like forever! but here it is in all its loveliness.

Never at the age of 18 did  think I'd get so excited over an oil burner.

My friend bought me some melts before Christmas (a very thoughtful gift) so I thought I better get a burner.

It is great and smells amazing, you can even make up your own scents with different melts or use the menu card to make the ones already tired and tested.

I'm really pleased with mine it's much better than the candles I've been using.

bomb cosmetics

Also this week my first simply crochet arrived through the door (Thank you Mum) a great Christmas present that keeps giving. For those of you who love Attic24 - like me, there is a lovely interview with Lucy among other great items.

I've been making a start on organising our wedding, my lovely friend bought me this wedding organiser which she said really helped her when organising her wedding, so lets hope it helps me too!

I've picked up my hexagon blanket again, which I started early last year. It's still very much a work in progress! but I quite enjoy picking it up and putting it down when the mood takes me.

 

Hope your all enjoying a lovely week.

Thank you for your lovely comments I so enjoy reading them.

xx

 



CAL and The CK Inspired Blanket

 

Hello to you.

I hope that I find you all well?

It's been a another busy week, Monday was a bit of a nightmare with my daughter worrying me to death with a rash that had appeared on the back her neck! I managed to get her seen quickly by the doctor and it turned out to just be one of those things (a reaction to washing powder maybe)

I've not always been such a fuss pot, but when my daughter was 3 she had a terrible time with an appendicitis that had been misdiagnosed and became infected. So I think I may be a little bit over protective now. Like the saying goes though, it is "better to be safe than sorry!"

Apart from that I've been settling into my new part time job and I think I'm doing ok so far.

Oh and I've been to look at wedding venues too...I now have a possible date for our wedding - exciting times ahead...

 

Anyway, on with the post...

You may already know I'm taking part in the CAL with Chrissie and Marianne.

This week saw me finally finish my Cath Kidston inspired blanket - Hooray!

I have really enjoyed making it but I can't lie... when the end was in sight I was slightly relieved!

So here it is!

Tada! 

 

 

If you fancy joining in or just having a look, click on one of the links above and check their posts.

I also bought myself a little treat with my wages and couldn't wait to make the free gift.

I enjoyed this small project - SO quick after the CK inspired blanket and totally satisfying.

 

Well, I will leave you now with some lovely Autumn blooms from my garden...

They're still going!

1,2, Sunflowers

3, Viburnum

4, Marigold

5, A baby squash. 

1, Rose

2, Red berries (the birds love these)

3, Cosmos

4, Japanese Anemone

5, Autumn leaves. 

1, Morning Glory

2, Verbena

3, Hollyhock

4, Sage

 

Hope you all enjoy a lovely end to the week.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on the last post and WELCOME to my new followers - so lovely to have you here with me.

xx 

 

 

 

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

Hello.

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend so far.

We had a lovely family day at the beach.

I love Anglesey after spending many a family holiday there as a child, it holds lots of special memories.

We packed up the car and headed to Island and on from there to

Newborough Beach  

It's surrounded by forest which contain the very rare Red Squirrel, unfortunately we didn't spot one. 

Here are a few snaps from our day.

My daughter exploring the rock pools, can you see the misty mountains in the background? 

While my partner was having a snooze my daughter and I sabotaged his flip-flops!  

Sanding feet it was so relaxing *sigh*

The beach...I really haven't done it justice.

My daughter having a paddle, I was quick to join her for a swim after this photo was taken.

It really was a lovely day.

Sunny yellow flowers

New dawn roses on my Mum's arch.

My daughter informed me it was the hottest day of the year here today, It certainly did feel like it.

Still obsessed with the crochet bunting, loving these quick and easy flowers in this months Simply Crochet.

Thank you so much for your lovely comments on the last post.

xx

 

 

 



Happy-pea day

Hello to you.

Hope you're all well?

North Wales, I am happy to report, is in the midst of a heat wave!

I've been busy with one thing and another since my mid-week post.

Still had a little hooky time.

I've been making these simple purses for my craft sale.

They're quick and easy.

Inspired by this month's issue of simply crochet, I've gone a little flower mad!

Some more lovely flower bunting (much more professional than mine)

Already made two strings of bunting.

On the weekend I enjoyed some Daddy-Daughter time.

I relaxed by the river while Dad did some fishing.

The river was so still and quiet it really was lovely to spend time there.

Here are some photos from my garden this week...

Cheeky Mullein Moth caterpillar.

Peas!

Mini harvest Rhubarb, Black Currents and Radishes. 

The aroma from the Night Scented Stock is intoxicating for such a small flower.

Hope you're enjoying a sunny week too.

xx