Wednesday 1 August 2012

Simple Things

I am still elbow deep in crochet and yarn. But I've missed my forays into blogland terribly these past few weeks. I know have so much reading, admiring, commenting and writing to catch up on, including blogging my own adventures in a VW Campervan, and a fabby lampshade workshop I attended at the weekend.

However, in the meantime, my attention has been brought to The Simple Things. Yes, enjoying small pleasures in life is what I love. As so many of you do. And that is why I am thrilled-beyond-thrilled that the team behind my beloved Mollie Makes magazine are launching a sister title this September!

The Simple Things is a beautiful new magazine celebrating, food, life, decorating craft and, by the looks of things, features some stunning photography and talented graphic design.

So for this week I am thinking about very small pleasures while I work on the last few blocks and projects for the book, only a few days now until deadline and I am feeling the pressure...
 But there is an ottoman full of yarn waiting to be rippled/hexagonned/granny blanketed...
 I have embraced the clog way of life...
 Enjoying a brew in my new thrifted cup and saucer...
 And loving the way this new oilcloth brightens up my kitchen table...

A simple sewing project is a small triumph for me...

 Whoops! More clogs...aren't they the loveliest shoes ever?!
and i've been enjoying the garden, and all the flowers we've grown from scratch...

Yes, I love the simple things in life. I hope to see you all very soon.

xxx

7 comments:

  1. I think Im as excited as you are about 'The Simple Things' can't wait for the first issue...
    Nicky
    x
    PS
    Sewing project looks pretty
    xx

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  2. loving the clogs Mrs! aren't they just so comfy?! your little dress looks gorgeous - well done! i have subscribed to The Simple Things...couldn't resist the 3 issues for £5 offer...sounds great doesn't it...good luck with finishing off the book XXXXXXXXXXX

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  3. Yay for clogs! That magazine looks gorgeous, as do your flowers-are they ranunculus? Beautiful! X

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  4. Clogs are the only way my lovely rx

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  5. Wow your yarn stash is a mountain compared to my wee collection!

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    1. You should see the stuff I hide in the cupboard away from my husband...I am an addict!

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  6. well now the mag is out, I can't wait to hear everyone's thought!

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