Some more things...

This is my view at the moment.  Sitting on my bed, typing and staring past the screen to my Colour Theory Blanket beyond.  I was contemplating folding this winter warmer up and exchanging it for something a little lighter and spring-like, but although we've had beautiful blue skied days, we've also had chilly ones, so for now it'll stay and the Brick Wall Quilt will have to wait it's turn.

I've got a bit of a hotch potch of things to show you today.  I wrote a post about 'Some things' the other day and I quite enjoyed sharing things that are going on around here but aren't quite worthy of a post of their own.  So I thought I'd follow it up and show you 'some more things'.

Kind of like a 'now playing' of my life at the moment...


Grown Up Time

We've just been on a little weekend away to Yorkshire.  The excuse was the fact that I'm officially old this year (or my life has just begun, depending on who you listen to) and it was a lovely, relaxed time.  We stayed in a castle (!) between Leeds and York which was amazing, in a room, which was amazing and generally pottered about at a leisurely place.  We browsed in yarn shops, we admired old houses, we drank coffee and wandered the streets.   We also stuffed our faces.  Maybe we were lucky, but there seems to be good eating in the Leeds/York area, everywhere we went the food was delicious.


Starry Start

Any trip of a reasonable length these days means in-car crochet time.  I used the motorway miles to make a start on hooking up these stars.  I've been holding a slightly of a wacky imagine in my head for a sort of poncho, or maybe little cape type idea for a while now and even though it's a bit out there for something I actually intend on wearing, I just can't shake it.  So I'm going to have a go at getting it into reality.  
So far, I am completely in love with these colours and how it's coming out.


Alien Pods

It turns out that once you start buying tea pods, you can't stop.  I couldn't resist these larger, more alien looking ones from John Lewis.  Love the colours and the shape and they are so tactile.



Acts of Kindness

Sometimes people are extremely kind and lovely and they surprise you with their generous ways.
They deserve treats.


Who's peeking?

Someone is hiding on my mantelpiece.  I think maybe they should come out and play, ready for easter time don't you?  I'll see if I can coax her out to meet you all later in the week...



S x





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Comments

  1. I love this post. I love a bits and bobs post. Looks like such a relaxing trip away. Grown up time is wonderful. I wish I was staring at colourful crochet right now. I am in the throws of several baby blankets so it is all white atm.
    Look how gorgeous those stars and little bunny are. I am a little in love :)

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  2. Oh, that's wonderful. Can't wait to see how the star blanket will turn out :-)

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  3. I absolutely love your starry project! It would make a splendid poncho. Yorkshire is definitely on my list of places I want to visit. Did you bring home new yarn? :-) Love the tea pods, and the cute little bunny! I hope you enjoy the same amount of sunshine as we do today! xxxx

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  4. We stayed in that hotel that's a castle! It was fabulous. We also loved York very much

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  5. I like your starry stars beginning.....

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  6. Those little stars are so pretty. I love it!


    xx MaDonna
    MeMaDonna.com

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  7. Did you find good yarn shops in/around Leeds? I find them a bit uninspiring so would really appreciate recommendations!

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  8. Oh yes please little bunny, please do come out and say hello!

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  9. What a sweet post, lovely to see your recent adventures! That castle looks quite magical...and those stars! Oh they are scrumptious! I can't wait to see what they turn into...Chrissie x

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  10. Love your Colour Theory Blanket and what a lovely weekend you had. I'm like you, I sit and crochet in the car while my husband drives!
    Caz xx.

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  11. Yay for York! I'm glad you had a good time here :) How old is 'officially old'? I want to know if I've reached it :P

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  12. What a beautiful blanket! Your get away looks lovely. I'm off to Northumberland soon so will definitely use the long car journey for non-stop crochet!

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  13. Hi Sandra, that castle hotel looks wonderful, the room so cozy. So you are a princess now having slept in a real castle :-) I used to work as a castle guide in the castle Orlik in Czech Republic (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gvaXJZhXeFY). It was fun :-) Those tea pods are just perfect. The size, the colour, the design! Wow for the crochet work you did while driving. Maybe I should try to do the same during our Easter trip now. I never tried as I have bit of a tendency to get car sick. But maybe it is all just in my head and I could have a wonderful crochet party in the car especially on a trip that is going to take 11 hours! Maybe I could finish that eternal blanket ... Haha. Aww that little cutie is adorable! Have a wonderful week Sandra, hugs Jitka

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  14. Sorry it seems the link is not working properly. I try to put it here one more time ...
    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gvaXJZhXeFY

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  15. I am so jealous that you can crochet in the car. I tried and felt nauseous five minutes later. Your weekend away in a castle sounds incredibly good, especially the pottering around little shops and eating. Just my sort of thing xx

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  16. Love your new mugs!! Sometimes it is nice to just have a catch up with this and that isn't it. Your new crochet is looking very pretty, I look forward to seeing more. xx

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  17. The tea pods are really cool looking and the bunny is adorable :)

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  18. I love this post too! It's full of all sorts of wonderful things. Can't wait for that shy little visitor to grace our vision. I would love to have the pattern for your "little acts of kindness" because it will be winter here in Australia soon. I think the Alien Pods will become heirlooms, they are sooo groovy! And don't forget that 'stars belong to everyone and the best things in life are free' so lets all make stars for everyone and most important of all, like me, don't forget to star in your own life! I love stars!

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  19. What a lovely post to read, Iam glad you had a lovely break I like the sound of staying in a castle! Iam intrigued by your little stars and will be watching to see what they will grow into.

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  20. I love the pics. Can't wait to meet Bunny. Oooh those stars look fab
    Hugs

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  21. I love the shape of those mugs, even tho I am a cup and saucer girl - is that a cute bunny I see peeking out ??

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  22. Your mini holiday looks wonderful and as always your crochet is beautiful. I have been enjoying browsing through posts I had missed and the shawls you have made recently are gorgeous!! Hugs Wendy

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  23. I just love those stars. It looks like a great pattern for using up some of a stash, or a good excuse to get more yarn.


    Look forward to seeing it finished & for sale.

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  24. Loving everything in these pictures - the pods, the blanket, the stars - gorgeous! Happy weekend! J9 x

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  25. So glad you had a lovely time away, love all the pictures. If that blanket were mine, I don't think I would ever put it away.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  26. What a wonderful view to have sitting in bed. My computer is in a fixed place and I am more and more longing for a lap top to drag around, being able to write blog posts and edit pictures where ever I go and like to sit... Me too have a basket chair like that in my bedroom, although mine doesn't have a pretty pillow in vies, it is hidden behind a high pile of clothes.
    Your new little star project looks like a cute one. I wonder what is in the making there. Another pillow cover, a scarf, or just stars... just because they are lovely to make and sooner or later will turn into something...
    All the best
    Annette
    My Rose Valley

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