1.... a gorgeous vintage teacup, saucer and side plate which I received as a very kind gift on Friday. I just love this little set and it fits in nicely with the rest of my (little) collection...
2... a new crochet project. Inspired by some beautiful daisy blankets I have seen on Pinterest, I have started a new blanket. I am enjoying making these simple but pretty squares so much and all other WIPS have been set aside in favour of this project....
3... an hour to myself in my busy week to enjoy a cuppa, a slice of lemon drizzle cake and a little reading. I finished reading Wonder and I honestly cannot recommend it enough, it was fantastic. A few of my workmates and I have started a little book club. We plan to read a book a month and to meet up to chat about it, probably over tea and cake with maybe the occasional glass of wine! I am really excited about it! I have wanted to join a book group for a long time, I think it will motivate me to read more and maybe also to try books that I wouldn't normally chose. Our first read is The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty...
Happy moments in a very busy week!
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Some lovely happies, the daisie blanket is gorgeous, it's given me a serious case of the wanties, no wonder everything else has been put on hold. Must resist adding anything else to the makes list. ;0)
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Such pretty photo's, I love to sit back with a cuppa and just have some me time. The squares are very pretty, it's going to be a gorgeous blanket. Deb x
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ReplyDeleteI love your daisy blanket, its so beautifully colourful. I was having a really close look at your photo's to see how you did your daisies. I made a daisy blanket last year, and I think your petals may be worked differently - I'm quite intrigued ! Here's the link to my blanket http://justpootling.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/daisy-blanket.html
I think your petals are worked a little differently aren't they ?
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Hi Kate and thank you for your lovely comments! I had a look at your daisy blanket...it is just beautiful. Our squares do look a little different, yes. My daisy is from Nicki Trench Cute & Easy Crochet with flowers. I used the pattern for the daisy only from the daisy scarf. I then just added treble clusters into each petal space...the corners are 3 treble, chain 3 then 3 treble. I made 3 rounds. Hope this helps?! It's not the best explanation ever!
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Ooh I have that book, I shall give them a go. Thank you Marianne x
DeleteI love the china - gorgeous! I've not tried that crochet pattern - is it difficult?
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That books fab isn't it? Love your colourful crochet and china :) x
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures today Marianne. I am sure your new works to your new blanket are going to be sooo pretty when it's all done Can't wait to see more progress.
ReplyDeleteThe book club stuff sounds exciting....I wish I had the time to do that!
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A post full of prettiness! I have a new teacup set I wish I could bring over so we can both sip from our latest china acquisitions...the daisy blanket is just too sweet! And thanks for the reminder about books - I have to open up my new one for February...Enjoy your Sunday! Cxxx
ReplyDeleteYour new china is very pretty and lovely to have a set! I have just finished The Husband's Secret, (won't give any of the story away!) I found I couldn't put it down! :-)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design on that china! How lovely that someone gave you it.
ReplyDeleteThe daisy squares are so fresh and pretty looking I can imagine why you are concentrating on them.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how many bloggers have secretly wanted to join book groups. I've joined up with the Circle of Pines one as the flexibility is important to me but it is nice to be part of the virtual group. Hope you enjoy yours and possibly post your review of your book on your blog too(?) as I'm always keen to hear others opinions of their latest read.
A beautiful post Marriane, I love your china teacup set, such vibrant colours, and always think tea tastes so much better. The daisy blanket squares are beautiful with pretty colours. A brilliant idea to join a book club, even better with friends and the odd glass of wine.
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I love your teacup set, it's so pretty. That is going to be a gorgeous blanket, made with those squares. I'll have to keep that pattern in mind, it's so pretty. Have fun with the book club! I would love to do that sometime. I wish more of my friends enjoyed reading as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteOh Marrianne those are seriously and most definitely three good things, I love love love your Daisy blanket so far, I have flower crochet envy going on here! It looks so fresh and perfect for Spring. I too am enjoying reading more, I used to belong to a book club and loved our gatherings, always good fun and not too serious xox happy week ahead x Penny
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cup saucer plate. Would love to see rest of little collection!
ReplyDeleteMarianne. All those things look lovely. I love the pretty little Granny squares. It looks really spring like x
ReplyDeleteLove your new tea set and can't wait to see the finished blanket. Also wanted to say that my latest addiction is tablet! After seeing it on your blog, they had some in Aldi and I'm loving it - I think I've bought half their stock! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those granny squares! The daisies look so dainty and sweet. It will be a gorgeous blanket. Also love your new cup, saucer&plate set. The colours are very pretty.
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Hi Marianne, it is definitely worth a look for a crafter as they have a small but interesting selection. I was surprised as that stretch of Argyle Street at Finnieston tends to be somewhere I drive past on the way to somewhere else but it really looks like it is developing a character of its own. I'm also planning another little totter there too as to look at some more of it.
ReplyDeleteLove those daisies in your granny squares, can't wait to see it finished! I have been in a book group for over 10 years now and although I haven't loved everything I've read, it has lead me to read some books that I would never have picked up and they are now some of my favourites. Julie x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely and inspiring post, thank you :-) Have a lovely week
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty post Marianne!...Your vintage china is gorgeous and your daisy blanket is gong to be beautiful...I love the colours which are making me dream of spring on this chilly morning!
ReplyDeleteHope you have lots of fun at the book club!
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Susan x
Hi Marianne, very pretty china trio and your daisy granny squares are lovely - I'm on a little flower journey of my own at the mo. Enjoy your book and have a lovely week.
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Daisy blanket is just delightful.
ReplyDeleteThe Husbands Secret is amazing - best epilogue I have ever read. I got it for Christmas and read it very quickly. Enjoy!
Your have chosen beautiful colors for the starting of your Daisy Blanket. The pattern is lovely. Your Teacup set is truly gorgeous. LOVE it. I have been reading a lot this Winter too.. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics! Your teacup set is lovely, and the colours of your daisy blanket really brighten the day. I hope you get a couple more peaceful hours in the week to catch up with your book x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vintage china set!
ReplyDeleteAm loving the crochet squares for your daisy blanket, so pretty!
Gill xx
What a beautiful post, Marianne. Love the dishes and that blanket is going to be fabulous. I love me some daisies!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your china tea cup set, its very pretty!! Your daisy squares are awesome, and can see why you set aside other WIPs in favour of this one! And mmmmmm pass me a little piece of that lemon drizzle cake!
ReplyDeleteVery happy moments indeed. I love the little daisies in each square of your blanket, that's going to be such a lovely project to take you into spring. x
ReplyDeleteAw I love everything! cute cup set really pretty. Your squares are gorgeous I want to give them a go right now! x
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely post, I love the blanket I can picture it on my mind and see how beautiful is gonna be.
ReplyDeleteI used to belong to a book club when I was living in Catalonia and I can recommend it, I used to love those meetings. I hope I can do it again once we are settled in the UK
Have a lovely week!
Lluisa x
Such a happy, pretty post!! Nothing like drinking tea out of a beautiful cup, and your squares are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMarianne I always look forward to your posts as the colour in your photographs is just wonderful. I love your cup and sauce, how lovely it is and your crochet looks divine, cannot wait to see it finished. As always Marianne so much to look at and read. Thank you so much, lots of love
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A happy and cheery post! I love your new tea cup, saucer and plate, such a sweet present. Your crochet daisies are really pretty, they will make a lovely blanket. I love reading too, and love being in the middle of a good book.
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Helen xx
That teacup really is gorgeous! What a lovely thing to be given :)
ReplyDeleteLoving your three things Marianne, really pretty cup and saucer set, perfect for some afternoon tea & cake :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember my friend and I started a book club. Unfortunately we never even finished the first book. Although saying that I do read a lot, I just buy all my books cheap and second hand as I go through them like wildfire. I absolutely adore you picture with all the coloured yarn !
ReplyDeleteI would love to be in a book club. I have just read this very same book it is really great .I'm loving your teacups
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty daisy pattern for your new blanket. It's nice when something grabs our attention so well that we don't want to work on anything else! I hope you enjoy your book club :) Wendy x
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed leaving you a comment on this post! Your teacup and saucer and plate are gorgeous, I am sure that you will love using them. xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, gorgeous! Just catching up and loving those daisies. Your blankie is going to be sooo pretty, can't wait to see it all finished.
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Ah here I am like the cow's tail but, as they say, better late than never! Gorgeous china Marianne - lovely gift - and I do love the little daisies and the colours you've chosen for your blanket - how sweet this is going to be! Hugs, Joy xo
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, and how cute are those daisy squares, I am so very tempted to make one myself but I must resist due to the overwhelming pile of wip I already have! I am loving your colourful blog. I would like to join a book group as it would motivate me to sit and read more, I am missing books so much x
ReplyDeleteI love your cosy photos - there's always something sweet and pretty in them - things I, myself, cherish a lot - nice cups, cakes, good books, kindle, yarns, coziness and warmth :) bliss.
ReplyDeleteI have "Husband's Secret" queueing on my kindle to be read :) very curious about this one
your daisy squares look adorable!
Your pretty teacup is so gorgeous marianne and I love that it is a trio!! All the more enjoyable. I have also always wanted to join a book club and I am sure you are going to love it. Loving your new project, it looks gorgeous and so colourful. Sending you wishes for happy weekend xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful china and the blanket is lovely... So very cute!
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