Crazylady82

Good(but rainy) Friday :)

Hello there everyone, well today is not the best for weather and I have to say I didn't wake up with a smile when I heard the wind howling and saw the rain pouring as soon as my eyes opened. My mood wasn't lifted when my back let me know immediately that it was not happy and was going to be trouble today and I realised the mess that was everywhere and my flowers were all dead! 

I decided that the first priority of the day was to get some life into the home and flowers I think are the easiest and nicest way to do this, so despite the freezing-is it hail or snow-weather we donned our wellies and headed to the local shops.

Already everything is lovelier and brighter...HAPPY X 

I think I have mentioned before that there is not much in the way of choice at our local shops but you can generally pick up what you need which is what matters really. They do have a green grocers that sells a large variety of plants and flowers which is exactly what I needed today. 

A few drops of rain still linger from the soaking we all got.  

I picked up 4 bunches of closed daffs the flower of choice in spring when pennies are scarce and you need a happy, sunny boost in the home. I also got some tulips which I adore, roses and carnations. 

Look at that weather behind my bright bouquet :) 

As you can probably tell I was serious about the flowers today and knew that just 1 or 2 bunches just wouldn't be enough to make my heart all light and springy again. So they were cut, felt, admired individually for their textures and colours and placed lovingly(not the best at arranging but there is always love) in a couple of vases...Result:: Me happier, much happier.

Once the flowers had been placed it gave me the boost I needed to help tackle the housekeeping issues. I say help because the fella is being extra nice today and taking on a majority of the chores, he is not a 'new' man but a rough around the edges kinda guy with a big heart, and today he has been my hero. It is one of the hardest things for me trying to come to terms with my back and hip problems and I can get very down and I sometimes bring the whole household down with me, but there he always is my own personal Noah, supporting me, guiding me, fighting me but most importantly loving me despite how hard it sometimes is. 

So now the chores are done, the home is cosy once more and because of all the help I have had today I can concentrate on the blanket I am crocheting for my Niece. I must say it is yummy working with all the girly colours, having four boys can mean I don't see pinks, purples or pretty teals for AGES! So I am making the most of it especially as I have been asked to make a baby blanket for a boy so I will be back to blues very soon...

Oh did you catch that??? I have been asked to make a blanket...for somebody else...as a gift...Already!

I am SOOO excited WOOOOOOHOOOOO...Can you tell? It is a real boost and just confirms that I am doing the right thing devoting every spare second to crochet and crafts, learning as much as possible from all the lovely people in the land of Blog...and I am LOVING every second.

Now I must fly as I have a very important date with some yummy oatie cookies(blogged ) and a hot cup of tea.Take care xxxxx

 

Busy bee...buzzzzzz

Well I finally got out. Woke up yesterday and knew it was going to be a good day...I had a feeling in my bones if you will! We decided that we would make the most of the day as it has been so long since we all went out for the day so it was off on a train ride yay! The weather wasn't all that it could have been but who cares when just 2 stops away is the beautiful little town of Abergavenny or Y Fenni(Welsh).

These were on our walk from the station to the town centre. Abergavenny is a great place for shopping for little nik naks and pretty things which are my absolute FAVE!  I have to say that I originally went out with my purse bulging(it is a tiny purse) with yarn pennies but no sooner had we stepped foot into the town I was uncharacteristically distracted by the pull of the gorgeous, delightful, happy, happy, happy stores...

These places make me so happy my heart totally skips into my throat as we walk into them. I literally start to bounce on my heels and clap my hands with glee and that is me containing most of my excitement. 

 

One of Abergavennys lovely little gems is Caboodles and I treated myself to a lovely jug which I immediately put away for the new home. Unfortunately one thing we couldn't find was a yarn store and my poor purse was less of a bulge which meant that we were back on the train to another town to find some which of course we did and it has made me so happy.

 

But back to today and in case you haven't noticed Spring is here!!! The rain is pouring and the daffodils are at last blooming all around. The harsh(but fun) snowy winter meant that they have been a bit confused as to when to wake up but now they have and I am so pleased. We also saw some very cute lambs jumping in the fields yesterday and I don't think you can get much more 'Springy' than that ;). 

 

Flowers, I think are essential in the home. They perk me up do much walking into a room and seeing them smiling at me like old friends so as well as daffs I treated myself to some roses. I know that seems very strange but they caught my eye and I wanted them so I treated myself. 

I have been baking today as well. I made a large lemon drizzle cake for a fund raising meeting some of my girlfriends and I are having tomorrow and had some left over mixture and as it is nearly Easter I thought that the boys might like some little cupcake treats... 

Well I am off now as I am exhausted, bug is asleep and I have some crochet to catch up on(I also have some lovely things to share with y'all soon but they will have to wait as eyes are sleepy). TTFN xxxx