Thursday 2 April 2015

Pootling About

Its been a funny couple of days, lots of jobs getting done but nothing really to show for the hours spent pootling about.  The weather has stopped a lot of the jobs getting done outside but I am hopeful we might get out this weekend, the forecast looks promising.  We have my daughter, her husband and Bertie for the weekend and he loves to play outside.  They are arriving tomorrow lunchtime so I intend to do the bulk of the baking in the morning and make extra for the freezer.  My sister is visiting Mum and Dad which enables me to get out and about a little more.  We have had a trip to town and a trip to Boston so that I could get the wadding for Wilbur's quilt and picked up some pansies to give the garden a lift.

The seeds and trays are all over the house on window sills and are just starting to sprout, a little later than normal but we were still having frosts.



 
Slow but steady, the shoots are starting to push through the soil.  Isn't Mother Nature amazing?  Soon these tiny shoots will become, lettuce, tomatoes or a variety of herbs.
 
I have managed to fit in a little crafting and made the girls Lily and Daisy a headband.  It took a while but now they love to have things in their hair.

 
I am looking forward to seeing them on their sweet little heads.
 
I have also managed to make a scarf that I want as a gift.

 
I am rather pleased with the end result. I used some vintage lace that I found at a craft fair some time ago on a whim with no specific project in mind.  There is enough left for another one which makes me smile, I have another gift.  I like to have a few gifts in my cupboard ready, made with love.
 
See you soon.



21 comments:

  1. I'm with you there. Home made gifts are the best. Anybody can just spend cash - it takes love to spend time.

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  2. Seeing your seeds makes me realize I need to start mine. I just love Spring and all the new life that comes with it. Enjoy your weekend with your family.
    xx Beca

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  3. You have "green hands" as we say in french...
    Your scarf is beautiful and the headband are lovely !
    Happy Easter !!! For you and your family !
    Anna

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  4. The head bands are very pretty, I am sure the girls will love them. The scarf makes a very great, loving gift.

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  5. My own youngest daughter just loves hair bands and has quite a collection so I know your pretty ones will be a treat!
    Love the scarf and the lace edge is a great finish.

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  6. Your cheerful daisy hairbands make me want to be a young girl again :-)

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  7. Isn't it exciting when all the seedlings start popping up? So fun!

    The hairbands are very cute. :)

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  8. Those headbands are beautiful mama, Lily and Daisy will be thrilled! And I LOVE the scarf, the lace makes it so unusual and pretty. Lucy x

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  9. Everythonh you've made and you show us is beautiful !! I agree it's so pleasant to get some makes as gifts ready on the table !!! HAve a happy easter weekend !

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  10. Happy Easter! It sounds like you will be having a wonderful family weekend. I love the hairbands. And the scarf turned out so pretty.

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  11. happy Easter! love the scarf and the vintage lace and I must say you have lovely lighting in that room!

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  12. My daughter was looking over my shoulder while I was reading your blog and she told me she wants one of your daisy headbands. You apparently have her seal of approval!!! : ) Happy and blessed Easter to you and your family!! xoxo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  13. Love the daisy headbands, great idea. I love to pootle around and get things done here and there.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  14. You have been very productive as you've been pootling about! Have a Happy Easter weekend with your family!

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  15. Happy Easter!!!Your scarf is beautiful and the headband are lovely!!!

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  16. É Páscoa! Cristo está vivo, o túmulo está vazio, Ele ressuscitou!!! A mais bela festa dos Cristãos.
    Crentes no Amor de Deus Pai que nos deu seu Filho Jesus Cristo que permanece conosco pela força do
    Espírito Santos, seguimos nossa caminhada na construção de um mundo mais justo, fraterno, humano,
    harmonioso e de doação.
    Todos somos promotores da Paz!
    Feliz, Santa e Abençoada Páscoa.
    Um doce abraço, Marie.

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  17. Happy Easter , you always make such beautiful gifts.

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  18. Your scarf is really lovely, I've no doubt the recipient will be delighted, as will the girls with their headbands! Have a lovely a Easter! X

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  19. Nicely done crafts! You make amazing things, truly!

    As for your seedlings growing WHOO HOO YAY! The Earth is made a new. Gotta love it.

    God bless you this Easter and always. Hugs.

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  20. Nicely done crafts! You make amazing things, truly!

    As for your seedlings growing WHOO HOO YAY! The Earth is made a new. Gotta love it.

    God bless you this Easter and always. Hugs.

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