Today started off on a good note with a hearty breakfast of porridge, followed by a pot of tea (the teapot, incidently, was a present from me to Fergal, (but really from me to me!!); it is enamel and not only gives me delight to look at it, pours beautifully too! I’m so looking forward to picnic-ing with it)

Paper, paper everywhere… (as usual)

My middle boy, (who tends towards the cute side) was telling me how he would just love a hot scone with jam. 

So how could I resist such a plea? (don’t they look “perfect”? And tasted rather good too!!)

James’ baptism is next weekend- I’m crocheting a quick little cap; and the shawl: I’m keeping that to have something for Ginnys Yarn Along on Wednesday. I had to deviate somewhat from the plan (was there a plan? Really?) 

These little fellows are flitting to and from our window all day…

Our smallest cutie spends his changing time transfixed by the movement a few feet away:

So more of the same really, for 2010, with a few additions: 

-: more painting, mixed media artwork (Check out Viola… oh, I’m so inspired)

-: make some of these incredible paper crafts from The Toymaker- whether you have children or not they are completely inspiring

-: make some paper dolls- we were obsessed with these when we were children (remember the ones on the back of the Bunty magazine??) this is a great link here for some lovely dolls and clothes for any children wandering around the house!!

Keep checking in… I have, as usual, several projects on the go- apart from my trusty crochet hooks working away, I’ve been making needle felted tea-cosies, and I’m working on some custom-designed commissioned work, these make fantastic personalised gifts for new baby, wedding presents, birthdays or anniversaries. I want to make up a stock of samples before I post, but very exciting times indeed. Roll on 2010!!