Another week of being kind to myself and enjoying the simple pleasures in life.
*** Monday ***
I sewed an Advent calendar for my friend Julia using a pre-printed panel. I love the little animals, it's a really sweet design. I filled each pocket with sweet treats. I think Benny is hoping that I've put a doggy treat in for him too! (I haven't!!)
*** Tuesday ***
I finished my Marie Curie socks and posted them to Sarah; she is a doctor working at a Marie Curie hospice and her goal was to have enough socks to be able to give a pair to each patient. I knit lots of positive thoughts into every stitch.
*** Wednesday ***
A lazy sofa day with a cup of tea, chocolate, my Kindle and candles.
*** Thursday ***
I won another competition on Instagram and my prize arrived. Two mugs and two tea towels from a new homeware range of one of my favourite authors, Katie Fforde. Oh, and a signed bookmark too, dedicated to me! I discovered Katie's books way back in 1994 and have enjoyed them ever since.
*** Friday ***
Helping my friend Julia to sew cosmetics bags as Christmas presents. It's so much fun being able to share a love of creativity with someone and to be able to pass on skills. She's done a fabulous job!
*** Saturday ***
Setting myself two challenges for Advent - another Attic24 blanket, this time Hydrangea, as well as a cardigan designed by Joji Locatelli - Madewell - using mini balls of yarn from last year's Opal Advent calendar. I still have a bit of gift knitting to do too, so it's probably a totally bonkers idea to have, but all these things add some structure to my day.
*** Sunday ***
My darling cat Flo is never far from my side. Either curled up on my lap, or snoozing on the back of the sofa, she discovered a new sleeping spot today. I ordered a pack of yarn ready for the Attic24 Sweet Pea blanket CAL which starts in January. Flo is taking possession already by sleeping on the yarn!! So I have no hope - fingers crossed she will share it with me!
I hope you've had a good week too. Let me know what little things have warmed your heart. xxx
4 comments:
So many lovely things. Your advent calendar is fabulous - maybe Flo would like a kitty treat one! The Madewell cardigan is in my Ravelry queue; one day ........ I love your new mugs - I enjoy Katie Fford books, but didn't know that she did homeware too. I'm making a cosy memory blanket with my advent yarn - it may take me a while! xx
Ooo!! I love the advent calendar, and little bags.
You are so productive and such lovely things. Just being here in the penthouse has made me very happy this week, particularly since I gave it a good tidy up and bought some flowers. Home.
It sounds like you had a very good week and got many things accomplished, I especially like the Advent calendar and the mugs you won are very whimsical and lovely! I hope you are starting to feel better.
Hugs,
Kim from Canada xxx
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