The weather has regressed back to the wintry climes of a few weeks ago
The trees are covered with frosty icing........or should that be icy frosting?
The grass glitters in the sun
The chilly weather means I can wear my lovely gold boots
whilst having my constitutional in the park
while the sun begins to set.
2010 seems to have sped by with great speed, and to be honest, some of the ride has been very bumpy. But despite that, when I looked back over my photos, there were lots of good recollections and happy moments.
The weather and seasons have been quite a feast for the eyes, sunsets and snow seem to be greatly featured in this collage.
I have carried on my love affair with crochet. It has kept me sane over some difficult times this year, and it makes me really happy to see how far I've travelled since I first picked up a hook early in 2009. And I made all of these!
I've been on a few trips to places interesting and beautiful
And last but not least, the garden has been a wonderful source of inspiration and pleasure
Thanks to you all for reading and commenting, lovely blog friends; let's hope 2011 is full of adventures and new wonderful opportunities for us all!
Happy New Year xxxxxxx
1) Hmm, the first batch of mince pies; the house smells wonderful with the spice and fruit scenting the air.
2) I meet my lovely friend M for coffee and chat; with all the hustle and bustle of getting shopping and presents bought, it's good to step back and make time to sit and catch up and wish each other a happy Christmas.
3) I made a crochet Christmas tree!
I've seen people do this kind of thing with all sorts of objects,Christmas cards and old polaroids to name a few; I used various crochet shapes I made for Christmas last year (stars, snowflakes, hearts and flowers) and fixed them on the wall in a tree shape. I am quite taken with it, in fact next year I may do this on a grander scale!
During this week, I thought I'd post 3 good things which have happened each day.
1) A long overdue haircut is a nice pampering treat, and makes me look human again! My hair is quite curly and once it needs cutting, can't be got under control. I don't look like Miss Frizzy anymore :-)
2) I finish off some orders for crochet stars and a hat, and am so pleased when they are delivered to happy recipients.
3) To a friend's for a mulled wine and mince pies party, my first festive socialising.........a lovely, and slightly drunken evening was had by all.
It's good to get outside when there's a danger of cabin fever, so I went for a snowy walk in the park yesterday. I could see the trees on the hill in the park bathed in sunlight, it all looked very inviting. And even better, when I got down to the park gates, this was the mysterious scene that greeted me.
Thick mist swirling around the trees
This was the view from the other side, lovely warm(ish) sunshine, a completely different climate!
It fair took my breath away, because it was so magical and also because it was f-f-f-freezing!
I woke up today to find it snowing again, and so it has continued all morning and into the afternoon, only stopping at about 2 pm. It's up over my ankles now! Still, it really does look beautiful
I have a few days off work, so I can enjoy pottering around at home. The house is getting a thoroughly good clean, I have sorted out piles of papers and books, done several batches of washing, made soup and cake, been out for a walk, well, more of a snowy scramble, dug a path AND have spent some happy hours doing a little hooking. A friend asked me to make a hat for his 4 year old daughter, so this is what I came up with
The effect I was aiming for was a 1920's cloche style hat - what do you think?!
I'm also making a new festive garland, Christmas roses.
These are just being blocked, then tomorrow I'll join them together and let you see them finished off.
This corsage has been a winner, I made some in this multi-coloured chunky wool for the craft fair a few weeks ago and they sold like hot cakes and I was asked to make a few more on commission too.
It looks pretty sitting in the snow :-)
Quiet night tonight, I think!
It has been lovely here in Glasgow today, my favourite kind of winter weather, cold and sunny.
The sky hasn't been this beautiful colour for some time
The sun makes all this snow look lovely
And the snow is a perfect background for some new crochet items :-)
A little reminder about the giveaway I posted about a few days ago, you still have time to get your name into the hat before Wednesday. I've had lots of visitors over the last few days, but everyone is being very shy!!
This month; autumn arrived with all its beautiful colours, plus its changeable weather; I crocheted with pink and blue and a touch of romance; I went to my friend's wedding; a garden project ( a little peek is in this collage for you to wonder about!); new friends; lots to be happy about and much to look forward to :-)
September has been quite a month ; hot weather, cold weather, stormy weather have turned into autumn with the leaves already turning, a fair bit of hooking and some wool purchases, the garden is still blooming with lots of beautiful autumn shades and some delicious fruit and veg........oh, and there was a certain visitor from Rome across the road in the park!
Hope you have a happy weekend, whatever it brings :-)
I am Marie, a musician who likes to take photographs and write about what I'm making, reading and enjoying.
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