Tuesday 6 January 2015

Fresh and new





I really enjoy the start of the New Year. Although I love Christmas, I am always ready to take the decorations down and give the house a good clean and freshen to bring in the New Year. I love fresh flowers anyway but I think in January I love them even more as they really brighten up the house....




I have really been enjoying crocheting this blanket. I love the fresh, uplifting colours...




I bought Miss M a new mug but I have to admit it was kind of for myself! I couldn't resist the sweet little ladybirds but since G has banned me from buying any new mugs for myself I bought this for Miss M instead. Naughty me. Miss M has been very kind and has let me use it though...




We have been enjoying walks along the beach. It feels good to get some fresh air...




I made a tea cosy. A fresh new tea cosy for a fresh new year...


I have lots and lots of plans for 2015! There are so many things that I want to make this year and I am so looking forward to sharing them with you...

X








28 comments:

  1. wow, love your crochet tea cosy and blanket, I have brought flowers this week to brighten up the housexx

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  2. Lovely crochet! I have hyacinths starting to bloom (in pots) now and the smell is amazing! Suzy x

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  3. All looks lovely and fresh.....we have limited shelf space so I have to control any mug habit! ;) xxx

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  4. That's impressive - a new tea cosy and we are only 6 days into the new year. It's so spring-like too!. I love to buy the cheap daffs from the supermarket to brighten up our kitchen,
    Caz xx

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  5. Ooh I love that mug and the tea cosy. I bought myself some flowers too, some bright yellow tulips seemed just right. Looking forward to seeing what makes you have planned! xx

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  6. I don't buy flowers very often but I like the idea of brightening up the house in January with fresh flowers. X

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  7. I love the tea cozy. I just recently bought my first tea pot(just a two-cupper) and I've been dying to make a cozy for it. Your colors are perfect!
    Shan

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  8. Happy New Year, Marianne! Your tea cozy is adorable. I would love to have a teapot so I could make a cozy for it someday. :)

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  9. Happy anew Year marianne.... Loving your colour palette. I still remember making your Neopolitan blankie and loving it xxx

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  10. Love the wee ladybird, so cute :) Like Jennifer I have no teapot so can't use a tea cosy. (Actually I am fibbing, I do have a teapot but never use it. I've tried, we just don't get along)
    Jillxo

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  11. I love Miss M's new mug! I don't think that I am allowed any more mugs either - the cupboard won't shut! xx

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  12. Happy New Year Marianne. I look forward to seeing your makes this year. Jo x

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  13. A really delightful tea cosy and I love the colour combination of the blanket stunning. Looking forward to seeing your lovely makes in 2015.

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  14. All your plans sound intriguing Marianne, I look forward to the year unfolding through your posts. Love your colour choices as always X

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  15. Happy New Year, Marianne! Your tea cozy is awsome.. and I look forward to your new projects and adventures! Have a fabulous 2015!

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  16. I love your pretty tea cosy and the new blanket you're making. I like fresh flowers too - love the colour they bring especially on cold January days. x

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  17. Happy New Year to you too - Looking forward to see your 2015 makes :)

    You are right: Flowers do brighten up a room so much! I was lucky and got some flowers from work this week (for my birthday which was in the holidays). Love how they shine into the room!

    Take care
    Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)

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  18. Love the mug, it really did have your name on it, very sweet indeed as is your new teapot cosy.
    Happy wool hunting for your new projects
    Helen x

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  19. the color of my eyes do well !!! love greetings from angie from Germany

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  20. Lovely new tea cosy. Glad you get to share the mug!

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  21. happy new year ,Marianne!
    lovely new teapot cosy! I love your blanket ,too.
    have a nice restweek,
    regina

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  22. Oooh I'm right with you on having a good clean, but I didn't take the tree down til Tuesday and I've not had time (motivation) to do it haha!

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  23. Love your tea cosy.I too have far to many cups but that doesn't stop me from buying them for my daughter .I also am very lucky to be able to use them haha

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  24. I love the mug! And the tea cosy - my friend has requested one so I'll be trying my hand at them soon :)

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  25. Gorgeous fresh post for the fresh new year! Looking forward to seeing your posts here during 2015, Marianne!
    Helen xox

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  26. Hello! I found your blog via one of your comments and have loved looking through your posts - you make so many beautiful things and have such a great eye for colour. I'm very envious of your new tea cosy - I'd love to make one but a) I'm not that talented and b) Our teapot drips like a mad thing, so I'd be constantly washing it! x

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  27. What a good start to the year! I love the tea cosy; it is so bright and cheerful!

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