Well, my last return to blogging didn't last long did it?! I am hoping that my shiny new (speedy) laptop will encourage me to blog more frequently, but I'm not promising!
I had actually found that work, coffee with friends, housework and dog walking didn't give me a whole lot of blog inspiration, and I had somewhat lost my crafty and housey mojo. However, all is well as it has reappeared and I am making a concerted effort to be creative and take more photos. I read back through my old posts recently and it was a great reminder of things I've done, so I have decided to try to use it as a journal (as I am rubbish at keeping up my bedside journal - too tired at the end of the day!).
I've decided not to make resolutions this year as they are always the same and I never achieve them, but I love the fresh start that comes with the New Year, the taking down of decorations and the start of a new school term.
So, here are some pictures of some of my recent creations - mainly of the crochet variety.
A mini crochet heart garland from a fab tutorial by Julia Crossland.
Christmas Star garland from a tutorial by The Royal Sisters.
A jelly mold candle, which I can't bring myself to light!
And a jam jar one which I have used several times!
A paper garland inspired by the BBC Homes and Antiques front cover. You can't see from this terrible photo but the paper is by Rosehip and I agonised over cutting into it as it is so beautiful.
A stocking made from hexagons started over 18 months ago when I was still immobile. Unfortunately they are the dullest thing in the world to crochet so I gave up the idea of a blanket and made them into a stocking instead. It is a peculiar shape at the bottom, but hey ho.
Kirstie's quick Christmas cake was divine, and one I will be making next year instead of my usual Good Housekeeping one. I have decided that I prefer Christmas cakes without icing, which saved a job. The cake is really a foil for showing you my birthday present from Andy - the tins in the background. My second favourite new addition to my kitchen, the first being this...
...my sewing machine table. My Grandmother had one in her garden with a slate top and it was left at her old house in Cornwall as it was too heavy to move. I've wanted one ever since, and this is going to be a herb table in the Spring. There are a few herbs on there at the mo but they aren't thriving yet - wrong time of year really.
So, not to wish too much time away, but roll on Spring! I'm ready for Spring flowers, lighter evenings, warmer weather, ditching the woolies, feeling like salad again and most importantly, sunshine!