'I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those
in which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens
but just those that being simple little pleasures, following one another softly...'
L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Ahh...Anne Shirley♡ Many, many happy days as a young girl were enjoyed reading of the adventures and misadventures of Anne 'with an e' Shirley. So many wonderful quotes of wisdom to be found within the pages of Anne and her chronicles of Avonlea. Pete has always thought he'd like to visit Prince Edward Island. I too, wouldn't be adverse to wandering around the land of Green Gables, soaking up the scenery and landscapes that the TV series so beautifully captured; but I don't suppose it will ever eventuate. I wonder if any of my Canadian blogging friends have ever visited Prince Edward Island??
This week has been one where simple pleasures have followed one after the other in a gentle rhythm. Books, flowers, capturing happy snaps, baking, sipping cups of tea in pretty tea cups....a little of this and a whole lot of that..........and a little crochet.
Throughout this week I have spent many a delightful hour in front of the fire, during the day and into the evening; happily crocheting away. I've spent many a contented hour crocheting while gazing outside my window, where the burnished hues of autumn abound; and the air begins to become decidedly chillier.
With the front and back finished I started crocheting the sleeves. I decided upon granny stripes for the sleeves, as I rather like the contrast of the stripey sleeves with the granny squares of the front and back. I continued crocheting the remaining sleeve this morning for Slow Sunday Stitching but didn't have enough of one colour, so me thinks there will be a trip to the wool shop this coming week. A visit to the wool shop is always fun. Wall after wall of towering shelves of wool in a plethora of plys and colours, and textures. Besides, I'm thinking my next crochet pretty might be a blanket for the bed, so perhaps lots of balls of wool in myriad colours will come home with me. I'm in the mood for another granny square pretty. Granny squares are truly one of life's nicest of pleasures.
It's late Sunday evening here and my bed piled high with quilts beckons me. I hope, lovely lovelies, lovely friends, your Sunday is a pleasant one, filled with the nicest and simplest of pleasures♡ For me, one of life's nicest and simplest pleasures is sinking into a cosy bed under the warmth and the hugs of homemade quilts, and drifting off to the land of dreams♡
Until the next time......
I have been to Prince Edward Island twice. Beautiful place. There is a LM Montgomery museum in Leaskdale, Ontario, about 2.5 hours from where I live. Her husband was the minister at the Presbyterian church there. I read all of the Anne books to my daughter when she was little. She still loves them,
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty sweater on its way to the finish line. I’m sure you will come home with lots of pretty yarn from the local yarn shop. Make sure you show us your purchases next week. Gail at the cozy quilter
The colors in your sweater are so sweet, Kim! The stripes will be fun going down the sleeves. Looks like you've almost finished it. Enjoy your crocheting and the cozy fire today!
ReplyDeleteI love to be content in my own home. It sounds like you definitely know how to do that. Yes, granny squares are the most satisfying items to crochet. I love the colors of your sweater. Although we are heading into summer, I enjoyed seeing your cozy fireplace and pretty mantel decor.
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Kim, it's mid-morning here in Ottawa and so many more hours left to play around with fabric and yarns. Lucy Maud Montgomery's home on Prince Edward Island is a National Historic Site. It really is pretty and of course PEI is amazing although the first time I went with my family we were camping and it rained most of the time, but as we were leaving, the sun came out. PEI is really amazing when it's sunny :-)
ReplyDeleteYou fill my heart with lovely flowers! What a gardener you are! We have only had our tulips, daffodils and bright yellow dandelions so far. And yet you are in fall still having lovely pastels. Love your Granny squares and stripes! Enjoy your enchanting trip to the yarn store for more inspiration!
ReplyDeleteA cozy fire, a bed piled high with quilts, and some hand work to do, lots of simple pleasures indeed.
ReplyDeleteKim, your photos are absolutely stunning and heartwarming! And your blog background is beautiful as well! Your crocheting is lovely and creative! Thank you so much for sharing.
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