Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wednesday chatter

H     A typical overcast morning in the city which in my mind I haven't seen in a while...  Yesterday was a beautiful day and the day before...  Much sunshine all day...  Just like spring...  It is alway exciting when the weather changes and you know spring is near...
     I have been busy working on my granny square blanket I so love it and I have been wanting to make this blanket for several years but didn't have the chance  to do so...  But I finely was able to start...  I crocheted 42 beautiful large squares full of color, just here and there no real preference on it...
     I haven't used yarn in a while, probably three years ago when I made my grandson Isaiah's baby blanket...  When he was sitting with me in bed in the evening and he is always talking I'm explaining to him that I'am making a blanket and I told him I made him one already and He looked me like where is it at...  Go ask mommie I told him, so he did but, it was do for a wash so the next morning it got washed and dried...  My daughter gave it to him so for a couple of days he had his self wrapped up in it.. 
         
     Teatime, all this time I haven't used my Greengate teapot, so I thought it was high time that I did...
I truly want to buy a Greengate teacup but I have to wait on it...  There is one that I have my eyes on...
   It really speaks spring..  Lovely roses and butterflies...  
     Sweet delicate flowers...


     A sweet Homer Laughlin Fiesta teacup and saucer...
     It was such a beautiful day and I felt wonderful and why not feel more wonderful with a lovely teapot and teacup, pretty linens and some pretty crochet...  These days this is my place and way of feeling good...  

     And some Romantic Country to top it off when you get tired of crocheting full of lovely Ideas and pretty photos...

     I love the Turquoise touches...  Dreamin...  Thinking...
     Totally vintage...  When I see things like this I wish I had magic to blink mama's house into beautiful faster style...  We are still cleaning it 's been a slow process we've been kind of on hold due to other issues but this oast weekend we did do some cleaning and you really can see progress in the basement finally...  But there is still probably half to go...  I know one day I will bet there with God's help...  
     I love love this living room...  I could not get a good picture but it's light and airy, and I'm really thinking I want this for Mama's house...  Well similar... 
  
     Yesterday, me and my oldest daughter went for a walk around mama's house down these bunch on old cement stairs that I used to walk up and down as a child going to and from school...  At the bottom of the long stair way across the street is a dirt road as we called it as children,  way after I had grown up they right next to the road made a community garden...  And my daughter as a child played there and helped plant etc...  On the way home she mentioned it and I was busy looking around and I saw this beautiful tree in bloom with such pretty Blue Lavender color to it...  I just had to have a piece...
    So I pulled off a piece and I had a tiny coat of flowers in my hair all over my sweater but in my eyes it was well worth it the tree is just beautiful...  I really just wanted to dig it up and bring it to Mama's house and put it into the garden...  
     I have no idea what this tree is but I'm in love....  

     I love taking walks...  It was the perfect day...  My panic was high yesterday so it helped to take a quiet walk and see some beauty...
     Wishing you a lovely day today,  with love Janice...



   


11 comments:

  1. Oh you make also a Grannyblanket! ♥ Wonderful, love it!
    Kisses and love Christel

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  2. Such a lovely creation, the bright granny squares are a real delight. I loved seeing the crochet doilies too they were beautiful alongside the stunning teapot. Hope you are feeling a little better and not so panicked. Take care.

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  3. Sounds like a lovely day, Janice. That tree must be so gorgeous. Yes, you will one da be in your Mama's house and I will buy your book on the transformation -----from cluttered to cottage dream-come-true! Hope you have a good day tomorrow. Susan

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  4. Lovely post Janice, your making progress with your crochet,always delightful
    to visit you, such inspiration, i love all your vintage! i guess your home
    must be such a peacefull and lovely place to drink some tea together.

    thanks for always sharing such nice things.
    Blessings...soraya

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  5. Lovely post Janice and I enjoyed the reflections of your childhood and Mother. You have honored her with your sweet memories. Thanks for sharing this tribute!

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  6. So pretty...the teapot (and linen) is just right for Spring!

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  7. This is the first time I've seen a GreenGate teapot and it's love at first sight. Soooo pretty! Sigh.

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  8. Janice, I bought the Romantic Country magazine in February and just loved it! Your crocheted squares are beautiful. What a great blanket this will be. Such cheerful pretty colors. I really like the blue tea cup and saucer. :) I have been into buying different tea cups lately.

    Happy March!

    love, ~Sheri

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  9. Dear Janice, thank you for the sweet visit to our blog! I am glad to follow you along here! Such a pretty place you have prepared!! And it looks like we enjoy a lot of the same things :) I also wanted to invite you to our weekly link up on Mondays, The Art of Home-Making Mondays in case you would like to join in. Have a lovely weekend! :)

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  10. Ohh...what a delightful croquet. Your granny squares are very beautiful. The tea pot is fairy and very romantic. I love your sweet and relaxing pictures.
    HUgs
    Alessandra

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  11. Oh, I love all the inspiration here Janice. Your granny squares, the lovely Greengate Teapot and the Romantic Country magazine are all things that I love. I have that same magazine which I love to glance at whenever I am in need for a bit of beauty and inspiration.

    And the fresh flowers are gorgeous. Wishing you a great week.

    Janet

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