Crochet people crochet!

It's basically one giant knot with lots of twists in it. One very un-basic, complicated knot. That I have finally almost mastered.

Almost.

The picture shows attempt number at least three of the evening. The trouble is I can't quite remember how I did it. The quest to truly master this craft and create something either useful, beautiful or both continues.

Tilt

Things I Love Thursday

It's that time of the week again peoples. What has been rocking your world this week?

I've come across a lovely, inspirational website via a new-ish friend. The author over at Redamancy Lit injects a little burst of reflection and creative-thoughtfulness into my reader list nowadays.

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Also, bubbles! Apologies for coming over all minor Nemo character on you but what is not to like? (rhetorical question, obviously the answer is "nothing, they're all round great")


The Shawshank Redemption. Short story genius turned into cinematic genius. If you haven't already...watch it!


and, as always, tea! regular run of the mill black tea warm with milk in, peppermint in all its refreshing perkiness, earl grey for sunday morning relaxing... tea, tea, tea, the way drinking should be.

Here's to another week with little flashes of inspiration to brighten your days x

Martin Mere, Jan 2012 (his beak is *sharp*, ask my husband)

Grati-tuesday

I started my Grati-tuesday 24 hours early this week. Once a month I have a Monday evening in all to myself. No social engagements, no husband, no need to do anythign except whatever I want.

Yesterday I got in, made a lovely rissotto, watched 90s sitcoms for a while, played with the camera, and danced around my house to slightly too loud summery music whilst blowing bubbles out of the back window. Suddenly this collection of 'small things' made my world seem a better place. Whatever tomorrow, or the next day, or the next, may throw at me I am grateful that this space meant I recaptured something of myself and got a decent dose of perspective.

I'm also thankful that;

• I've sent some post to some dear friends recently, and will hopefully be meeting up with another of my dearest very soon.




• Creativity is begining to trickle again. A poem, a letter, some photographs.




• Our house has all its rooms useable again (or possibly for the first time since we moved in)




• I've been blessed with new connections and new friendships in the local area.




• The sun was back. So shiny.




• Rissotto exists, and makes such a good take-to-work-lunch.

What're you thankful for so far this week?

(p.s. yes, I intend to simply reappear as if the last two months of silence didn't happen x)

f4.0, ISO100, natural light from the street.

Notice how I'm a half-ghost in the first shot.