Bunches of
daffodils, lunching out, chocolates? No, the best pressie is tickets to
Crufts best in show day. So daughter and I set off for Birmingham NEC
for a day with hundreds of dogs. They come in all sizes and colours. One
reminded me so much of our previous spaniel...we spent a long time
chatting to her...
Business
opportunities sprang to mind. Should I make quilted coats for chilly
terriers or stylish bibs for munching St Bernards? There were crystal
studded collars and tartan leads, beds which looked so comfy...after a
long day being on best behaviour some people got so tired they went to
sleep...
We
had such a lovely day and everyone seemed so happy. Even the dogs who
didn't win. So if you have a St Bernard who would like a bib, just let
me know!
During
the cold weather we all need woolly jumpers. These come in lots of
colours and patterns. Some of us are tall and slim, but those of us who
are smaller and curvy know that horizontal stripes may be not such a
good choice. But when the stripes are in lovely pinks and the jumper is a
perfect fit, then we should just enjoy being cheerful and warm.... at
the Unravelled Knitting Day, Farnham Maltings.....
A lady called 'Mouse' is worried that her blog http://mousenotebook.blogspot.com/
gives the impression that she lives a perfect life. and her life is not
perfect, it has up and down days just like the rest of us. But she
takes beautiful pictures and makes lovely things and likes to write
about them and her blog is full of interesting thoughts. Now I wonder
any of you think I live the perfect country living life here in muddy
Lincolnshire? Is my house a spotless haven of calm and order? Well I'm
just going to show you two things. My ironing pile and the piano lid.
Because its
important not to give a false impression, to create an illusion...
And yes I did buy a Country Living magazine today and drifted off to a
sunny, dust free place over my lunch time soup. Because we all need a
rest from reality now and again.
Today I was
feeling very tired of these oh so cold, grey days. Our walk this
morning was very muddy and the mud was very cold. Action was needed.
Where could bright colours, warmth and cheerfulness be found? I
required a change of scene. To a very welcoming place. So this is where I
went.... my local shop for essentials....Wisteria Patchwork....and here
is lovely Joy holding up a Project Linus quilt in Lynne's wonderful
wooden building, full of delights for the addicted quilter. And what's
more, they're having a sale next week!! This is the link for Project
Linus if you would like to know more. http://www.projectlinusuk.org.uk
This morning as
Barney and I ambled across the common the sun came out. It shone warm
on our faces, a pale lemon yellow ball in a soft blue sky. We were
delighted. Its been so long since we had a sunny walk. Barney was
looking for rabbits and I started to look for other yellow things,
leaves, stalks, no daffodils yet. This is what I found, tiny gold and
yellow lichens encrusting the hawthorn twigs. Just like the most
expensive jewellery. Lovely to have a small glimpse of the spring to
come.
When its so
gloomy and wet a makeover and new hair cut is just the thing to cheer
you up. A shampoo and new style makes you feel a new person, lighter of
step, energetic and full of enthusiasm for new challenges.... Sometimes a
style makeover takes a whole day and you get very tired. You may even
go to sleep at the hairdressers.
But its all worth it when people say such complimentary things and you look years younger too.
The postman has
knocked with a parcel. Inside, a lovely surprise. Louise has sent me a
little hessian bag and on it is printed a picture of her girls tucked up
in one of the quilts I made for them. Such a clever idea to print
photos onto canvas which gives texture to the print. And such kindness
to send me a permanent reminder of her family and the quilts I made for
them. It will be a treasure to me and the quilts will be treasured by
them and so I feel very happy this morning.
