This Weeks Happies

Hello Lovelies,

this week the weather has been wonderfully kind....a good reason to be happy.

 Yesterday was perfect to wear my new DRESS ....Thank you so much for all your kind comments on my latest sewing project.

Here are my Happy things from the past seven days.

1.Starting a new crochet project.

 I've finally decided what type of blanket I'm going to make next.........It's going to be my second Circle Blanket ( my first is HERE )......yes, I'm so happy now I've decided .....It's all your fault Jo :0)

These little motifs are so quick and easy to make. I was very tempted to start a ripple blanket as I've still only made baby blankets in that soothing pattern, but circles are so portable and cool to make during hot weather. I think they make a perfect summer crochet project.

Yesterday evening I made the first few while sitting on the grass, watching the boys and their cousins playing football at the park...................

they look like mini Mandalas.

2. A Beautiful View

On Wednesday Mum and I went back to Melton Mowbray ( to exchange some clothes she bought ).

In the past I have noticed this lovely, far reaching view but was not able to stop and take a proper look. This time we managed to find a spot to stop the car and take in this gorgeous, far reaching view............

I love the rolling hills.............

and the beautiful fresh green that surrounds us right now. The cloud shadows played across the landscape............

The hedgerows are looking very pretty and a little red brick building added a flash of contrast.........

It so reminded me of this wonderful painting by David Hockney..........

source

This landscape is of the Wolds in East Yorkshire , but these Midlands wolds are a similar landscape. I love David Hockney's work and I'm hoping to visit The gallery at Salts Mill this year....... planning to spend YARNDALE weekend in Yorkshire.....excited :0)

3. Another Wander around Melton

The sun was shining and the period buildings looked particularly lovely. This jolly toy shop has retained the beautiful sign-age from a previous occupier........

and the Art Deco cinema looked wonderful...........

you can read it's story HERE 

I also loved the smaller features like this beautiful mosaic tile entrance to another shop...........

Ooooh , that blue

4. Shopping

these days a small treat is enough to make make me smile.

I love these Sarah Smith dishcloths that Lucy shared in her blog many years ago now.

I've been washing up with hearts and flowers for a few weeks and it always makes me smile......

They come from Sainsburys and last AGES....I put mine through  the wash when they get grubby and they come out as good as new.

In Melton I also bought a new handbag......My thrifted one, which has seen many incarnations since it's first makeover HERE, has finally worn out. 

I looked and looked in the charity shops without any joy.

I bought this one from a Market stall so at least it's purchase supported a local independent trader.........

5. Poppies in my front garden

Their return each year always makes me happy............

I hope you are enjoying the sunshine if you are in the U.K. 

Wishing you a happy week where ever you lovelies are on this wonderful planet.

Jacquie x