I’m starting to feel a little bit guilty about how much wool I own – it’s actually taking over my wardrobe…

I’m one of those folk who randomly buy a ball or 2 if I’m completely smitten with the colour/weight/texture of it. I won’t even have a project in mind but I’ll have faith that an idea or a pattern will come along and I’ll have just the right wool for it – this never happens. I’m also an ‘unfinisher’ – I have tons of half hearted knitting projects on the go, about 65% of them will never get finished but I’ll make sure the wool is stored safe and sound until it’s needed for something new. I also can’t stand throwing leftover bits away, so there is now a nice mixture of memories and fresh yarn to play with.

I’ve pulled out all of the random bundles and there are a lot of blues in my collection. I think I’m going to start knitting patches to use in a blanket (because I obviously don’t have enough of those). That seems like the perfect way to use them all up and have them on show, rather than tucked away. PLUS it’ll make room for more wool in the wardrobe ;)

Well we planned a lovely BBQ this Saturday… and of course it rained. BUT that didn’t stop us from enjoying the warm evening in the garden with lovely friends, booze and yumminess. We found a tarpaulin out in the shed and with a bit brute force and some extra hands we managed to make it resemble something similar to the picture on the box. That worked like a charm until the heavens opened around 10 and we all tumbled inside to continue the feasting.

Super good times!

oh oh oh! and The Cotton spools are in the shop! Click the picture to take you there :)

I started reading a (very) well loved copy of this book yesterday and I’m completely hooked. You know when you get recommended certain books so many times by different people and it sort of puts you off or intimidates you a little, you have that mini “what if I don’t feel the same” panic. Well if that’s the case with this one, ignore those doubts. It’s brilliant.

It’s been a while since my last update. So I thought I’d show you all some pretty things.

1. Zach the Triceratops Planter and Succulent by Plaid Pigeon. 2. Bread Board by Earthome. 3. Ornate Floral Brooch by The Aviary. 4. Jacquard Floral trim by dkgeneralstore. 5. Vintage Spool Coffee Table by Hindsvik. 6. Bright Yellow enamel Colander by Confettigarden. 7. Animal Drawing Books by Sukie. 8. Black Circle Leather Sandals by Sandall. 9. Handsome Victorian Silver Ring by Iciernia.

Nothing quite like a picnic adventure on a Sunny Saturday afternoon with some swans :)

brrrr, it’s not warm enough yet to wear just this!!