Monday 7 September 2015

Weekly Plans

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments on my last post.  It was a wonderful feeling to share with you and to be blessed with such a huge response.  We have certainly been humbled.  Lily had a wonderful morning at school and said although she hadn't learnt anything yet she would go again.  That's good to know and certainly made me smile.

I finally stood at a car boot and got rid of the bulk of my rubbish.  They say that one man's rubbish is another man's treasure.  The money will certainly be useful for this ever increasing family.  The rest of the stuff is going either to the tip or to the charity shop this morning.  I then intend to get the windows cleaned indoor and out whilst there is a break in the weather and the carpets cleaned.  I didn't have chance to have a stroll around the sale but I did manage to buy this beautiful enamel dish from a neighbouring stall for the tiny sum of 20p.  I love it, its not particularly old but will still look good in the kitchen with some of my older enamelware.




I have a whole list of jobs for the week both in my own home and at my parents.  I have also started a list for Christmas so that once again I am organised and not rushing about and feeling pressured.  I have already made a good start to the craft presents.

 
This is a Cath Kidston organiser that I use each year and add new recipes that I want to try.  I love to spend a few hours browsing some of the recipe books  and adding a new recipe to the already enormous section.  Food plays a very large part in our festivities..  I also have lists for Christmas cards and presents and plan the designs for the card and gift topper.  I have started making some of the gifts already so that I am not under pressure  but the cards and gift toppers I like to do nearer the time with some Christmas music in the background.  You can be too organised and miss out on some of the simple pleasures.  Gifts although exchanged are not a large part of our Christmas.
 
I have made some more jam to add to the Winter store cupboard this time plum jam, with plums from our neighbours tree.
 
 
I have also just picked all the basil and intend to make pesto for some lovely Italian delights. 
 
Wilbur is having a Peter Pan birthday party and although it is not until December I have made a start with the bean bags needed for a Tick Tock Croc game planned.  I have started the prototype but didn't have a fabric pen or dried beans/peas.
 

 
I also have some trousers that need altering and some cloth heavy duty shopping bags to make.  Free carrier bags will become a thing of the past very shortly, as from next month we will have to pay for them.  I already have bags for life but intend to add to my car and handbag some cloth bags so I don't get caught out.
 
Finally I had the pleasure of winning a pattern for a vest style sweater for the Grandchildren, my dear mum is going to make a start on one later today.  Thank you so much Miss over at My Wool Valley I am delighted.  Pop on over and take a look, she has some amazing patterns to share.
 
Have you any plans for the week?
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 

23 comments:

  1. You are getting heaps done! Love, love your organiser - gorgeous. Fantastic about the car boot sale - decluttering and making some money as well. Love the dish. I wonder if the holes were for something specific or just a decorative pattern? I cannot wait to see what else you have planned for the Peter Pan party - what a fantastic theme. Have a great week!

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  2. I love your enamel dish!!!!!!! its gorgeous. Remember to take a breather through your busy week you have planned xxxx

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  3. Your Plum jam looks great. Cute dish too. I like to prep for Christmas really early too. I don't like crowds so I refuse to go in stores after November tenth it so.

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  4. Wow, love the organiser, is that a Yankee Candle I see in the background, I love them. And Plum jams sounds greatx

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  5. I admire you for starting in on your Christmas plans already. I am going to be away for a few weeks, but as soon as I get back I need to do the same. I love that enamel dish!

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  6. So organised and way ahead of the game! No doubt the plum jam will be enjoyed over the next few weeks when you take a break from crochet, knitting and baking! Good for you!

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  7. Such a pretty little dish, my kitchen has blue too.

    I keep a Christmas book so I can write down items I make/buy during the year. I like to start in January so I am not rushed either, I want to enjoy the season.
    Enjoy a great day!

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  8. It's a lovely dish. Love the organizer I had the diary version not sure where it is now. Wont stop me from planning though! Have a lovely week xx

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  9. This is our vacation/anniversary week. Will be sharing all about it once it is over.

    I love the enameled bowl you found. It's so cute.

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  10. Your bowl is so pretty. I would have snapped that up too. I admire your organization, getting prepared for Christmas already. I should really get started too. I hope you have a good week.

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  11. I love the bowl, it could be used as a wonderful yarn bowl with those clever little holes in it. Good luck with the bags.
    Meredith

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  12. yay for unloading your stuff, and I'm glad you looked at your neighbor's stuff to see a treasure!! love the bowl :)

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  13. I love enamel ware. I have some really old pieces, but they're in the shed and we need to clean that out. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  14. So glad Lily's first day at school went well. The enamel bowl is a real bargain.

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  15. You do have a eye for a good bargain I love the bowl!!

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  16. Lovely bowl !!!!
    You are a "finder"....
    Have a creative day !
    Anna

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  17. Sounds like a good weekend, I am glad that the car boot went relatively well for you. I am big on bags for life too, I always use them for shopping and I have two that I carry round in my handbag that scrunch up really small. xx

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  18. Boy, I sure do love that enamel bowl! I collect old enamelware but have never seen one so unique as that one!

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  19. That is a very unique bowl. If only we had car boot sales here, I need to clear some of the stuffs in my store room.

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  20. Gosh you have been busy the little sack bag is so sweet as it your enamel bowl :-) Plum jam lovely you will enjoy that :-) have a lovely week, dee x

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  21. It's always inspiring reading your posts - you get so much done!!

    I should really start thinking about Christmas soon. We have a lot of family coming over this year, so if there was ever a good time to be organised it's now. ;)

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  22. I collect granite ware too. The bowl is very pretty! Good for you having a sale. I keep putting off having one myself. I really need to clean out everything.

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