Monday, Memos, Mail and Me

It's been a very quiet week here in my little house by the sea. We've tried to walk out each day despite the weather turning cold and windy again. I've got up each morning and done an aerobics dvd, that's two weeks on my diet and fitness regime and 4lb loss to show for it.

My main aim was to finish this moorland blanket by attic24 and here it is in all it's glory. Following along with the moorland blanket cal has kept me focused and it's been the quickest blanket I've made. I love the colours as they change and was really ready for the blues of the sky by the end. I'm looking forward to snuggling under it and getting back to a little sock knitting.

waving to Sian and wishing you all a good week x

Monday, Memos, Mail and Me

It's such a good feeling when you can look back on a week and think we've really achieved something. This becomes extra special when you are retired and each day blends into the next, sometimes motivation is lacking and nothing gets done.

 The weather has been gorgeous so there was no excuse for doing some gardening. This little bird kept me company as I set about the task of ridding the garden of ivy.

 This parcel arrived, so beautifully packaged I didn't want to open it.

 I forced myself though as I knew there was a gorgeous bag inside made by Emma http://eldenwoodcraft.co.uk/. I've long admired her knitting bags and was lucky enough to grab one on her last shop update.

My moorland blanket is done except for the border as the instructions for that will be up on Lucy's blog this Friday.

So a good, productive week, lets hope the coming one is the same.

waving to Sian and wishing you all a good week x

Monday, Memos, Mail and me

The sun is shining which is a welcome relief after the last few days. I seem to have done nothing but crochet and watch tv lately, trying to keep myself warm. A big thank you to the person who mentioned The Gilmore Girls on Instagram, I've never seen this series before, what a treat and so many series for me to get through.

 I treated myself to this mug this morning, such a cheerful little robin. We have several coming down to the bird table in our garden and they never fail to make me smile.

I did something I never do on Saturday, I blame the snow. This little parcel of loveliness was delivered this morning and I have no idea what I'm going to knit with it, I just couldn't resist the colours. I've been trying to finish my moorland blanket before buying anything else and I've been keeping up with Lucy very well, so I suppose I'm allowed to have this as a reward.

waving to Sian and wishing you all a good week x