Something's in the making

Hi!

Had a good weekend? I sort of decided to do nothing on Saturday. We went for a nice big field walk with Al (of course, it rained) sometime in the afternoon, but other than that I really just did nothing.

Today though, I made a lovely breakfast and maybe because of my "total day off" yesterday I felt rested and ready to take on the day. Of course, it's not quite as exciting, but sometimes doing the chores can be quite rewarding as it is. Don't you think?

So now I'm looking at my gorgeous new pieces of fabric and my little chest of scraps dreaming up new pieces to make. I've shared a couple on Twitter already, but there are more to come. And I truly believe having had little to nothing to do with making and blogging for a couple of days inspired me. Letting your brain wander through ideas whilst you're going through your simple daily tasks really does help the imagination :)

But, for now a couple of pictures of what I'm staring at (yes that is a huge mug of hot chocolate in the background):

In honesty, there is another box, much larger, full of goodies.... but not as photogenic as this little thing. Shhhh

As for the hot chocolate, I make my own little mix. I promise I will share that soon, and you'll never look back, so watch this space.

Easy like Sunday morning

Ok, afternoon - but it's morning somewhere in the world so the title is still relevant.

Today is the day when I get busy. I've had a great night out on Friday with my friends and my man, and a very very relaxing Saturday with my dog and my man. Can't complain.

Today, I'm firstly doing this...

Then, I've got a few ideas that I want to try out. I'm unsure as to when I'll start showing my work and the such, but it's soon coming. I cannot wait to open my little shop.

Anyway, I have decided I am going to ask you for a favour - recommend some good books. Now, apart from biographies, I will read pretty much anything. I grew up reading classic literature (my fave still is Emile Zola's "Germinal"), I love Edgar Allan Poe and Guy de Maupassant. I also have a sft spot for Nick Cave, Bukowski and from the "gentler ones" Dan Brown....

I could make a huge list of all the books I loved, but to be honest, that would be a very long and boring list to read. So, instead, tell me what your faveourite's are and why and I will get onto them. Nothing better than a good book and a tea in the evenings just as you're winding down.

Speaking of books, can someone please get me one of these 

How sweet is that?! I promise I will take care of it and love it so much.

I feel lucky to be here at this time, with all the technology and the rest, I love my laptop don't get me wrong, but that sound of the typewriter has something special about it. And the little blemishes in the type itself has character. 

I suppose I can always find the copy-type to download :-)

I'm off to read up on the The Healing Nature of Craft in my Mollie Makes copy and finish off my coffee. You have a good Sunday, all.