BUT - I love these in-between days in the holidays, not quite one thing or the other, and the bleak weather outside makes being inside even more appealing dont you think?
Im lucky in that I am on holiday for a while longer, so Im making the most of these lazy, comfy, cosy days.
I have had time to do a bit of cross-stitching - all to be revealed soon...
...time for reading, these lovely vintage books were gifted to me by Sue from @home - she knows me too well...
Enjoying the cosy candle light, this was a gift to me recently from my DD, she knows me so well...lovely autumnal motif....and the candle was a yankee candle scent called warm spice - I wish you could smell it - the most super, comforting, something-nice-baking scent you could ever wish for...
And yesterday we had a lovely celebration round at mine as my darling Mum turned 87 years young - this is the cake I made for her...
...all gone now of course! It was a lemon cake, filled with cream and lemon curd. DH made us a fantastic roast dinner, the evening was full of laughter and memories. My darling Mum taught me the love of all things crafty and creative when I was little, when we truly did have to make do and mend. Thanks Mum!
Well, Im off to make another cuppa, and get on with a bit more leisurely stitching.
Have a lovely day!
Helenxx
Happy Birthday to your mum! That cake looks so yummy :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your crafty time! Estelle xx
Hello there. Thank you so much for popping over to CHalky's World and leaving such a lovely supportive comment. I am so glad you had such a happy time with your Mum and I truly hope both our Mother In Laws are returned to better health. Happy new year to you and your family.
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Hi Helen,the weather here in Wales is the same,awful. A great day to do nothing but cosy up and crochet :o) Enjoy your days off and a big happy birthday to your mum,that cake looks delicious!
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Bleurghhh. I agree, terrible weather makes for cosy indoors. Happy Days. Best wishes for 2013. xxx
ReplyDeleteSounds like your Mum raised you to be happy, positive and creative.. lucky you!
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((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Hi Helen,
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you liked your 'new' cookery books :) I should have popped by last night, wish your Mum a very Happy Birthday from me, can't wait to see what you've been stitching. See you soon.... Has H got any fireworks yet? If not, perhaps he could do one of his deals and get some for us?
Sue Xxx
Happy birthday to your Mum, cake looks delicious! :) x
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the perfect day to stay inside and create. I love a good rainy day, well only if I don't have to be out in it.
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Meredith
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my 5th Blessings post - lovely to meet you! I totally agree about "in between days" - they have something all their own and are perfect for a bit of leisured craftiness, accompanied by plenty of cups of tea (and cake!) of course! Happy Birthday to your Mum and Happy Stitching! E x
ReplyDeletethey are the best days in the whole world. I put my little snowflake light on every evening. and love it! xx
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