Hello lovely bloggy friends ,firstly i would like to say a big thankyou to you all for following me ,im so pleased to reach 203 and feel mighty honoured so thankyou so much , i feel i dont blog enough at the moment ,partly because im sometimes not sure what to blog about really ,you see i feel im quite boring and dont have much to say ,i would love to tell of adventures i have ,witty stories to tell but the truth is i dont really do much ,my world are my children ,my home ,garden and my hobbies which to some is very boring but not to me ,i love them all and they are my life so this post im going to show you things that make me smile
My sweet little kitchen which is colourfull ,sunny and full of lovely bits and bobs ,i cant say i love cooking really i find it a bit of a chore to be honest and the children often comment on "cant we have something different "which shows im not very imaginative !!,i do love having my little brother ( i say little he is 30 and has enormous muscles from going to the gym 5 times a week ) over and his girlfriend who i love to bits ,we eat huge amounts of food and somehow manage to consume at least 3 bottles of wine between us and my brother drives so he only has 1 glass ,
My love of cushions , i have far too many really but most of these are really to sell on ,maybe i will keep a few !!
My work table ,i have just bought some gorgeous coloured wool ,im planning to crochet a summer blanket although im enjoying knitting too at the moment
Blossom and primroses
Chocolate cake that my daughter made all by herself and it was delicious
Crochet cushions i have just made
A blanket box i bought for £5 and jazzed up a bit with a slap of paint and some cath k fabric ,i feel rather pleased with myself,so thats all i have to show this time ,i have been spending more time in my polytunnel and my seeds are all now shooting up so i will show you them next week ,im also having a sale over on my facebook page so please pop over say hello and maybe even treat yourself to something lovely ,sweet and handmade www.facebook.com/patchworkandlace
Much love francine xx
Hello Francine!
ReplyDeleteI just love the kitchen.....:>)
I don't have amazing things to blog about either...just a humble girl at heart!
I found a lovely CK beaker today in a charity shop, I was thrilled...pop over and see!
Melxxx
Lovely post, Francine! I love your blog! I think we all feel like we haven't got exciting enough lives to blog about but I don't think anyone really expects it. I love your blog posts because your photos are always so stunning. Please blog more! Lynda xx
ReplyDeleteJust keep doing what your doing! I love coming here to see all your makes, the colors are so pretty. That stash of yarn looks very promising, can't wait to see what you're going to make with it. Have a wonderful week
ReplyDeleteLynne xx
I love reading your posts and seeing all your pretty things in your home and what you make its not boring and your not boring at all you have a gorgeous blog and i love it it always makes me feel snug and warm. Love your new crochet cushions they are so pretty look forward to seeing your summer blanket to. Have a lovely week, dee xx
ReplyDeleteYour home is so lovely. Homey and pretty and the perfect place to curl up and eat/knit/read. It's very feminine in style. I wish I could be girlier in my home but girls are outnumbered here and I'm not sure my hubby would go for it!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely..and so is your kitchen,so colourful!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job on the blanket box...I love it!
Have a happy week. :0)
I love to see that you have done a post they are always so pretty,I dont always have much to blog about life is either all full on or just normal family stuff nothing exciting then I think I must have a boring life but I think most people are in the same situation caring for their familys doing their little hobbies and making time to blog.Keep on blogging Francine we all love to see what pretty things you make.If I lived nearer to you I would be over for some crochet lessons.Love Jill xxx
ReplyDeleteNot boring at all. Most people are the same, I'm sure, doing routine stuff most of the time. And cooking for a family is not the most exiting of things. I love your blog, it's full of pretty, crafty things and your house looks very cheerful! xx
ReplyDeletesuch pretty happiness - love gazing at your blog x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog exactly as it is. It is not in the least bit boring! I could look at pictures of your amazing kitchen alone for hours on end!!! :-)
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Hi Francine,I love your blog and often feel the same way,but something keeps me blogging,probably its all of the lovely kind hearted souls out there. I love your home,your piccies are adorable and I think the blanket box is super.It looks like its just come out of a cath kidston store,the patchwork top looks fab!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your seedlings next ,to see what youve grown,I'm afraid I havent grown anything yet this year :(
Have a super week and Easter,love juliexoxo
All those lovely pastel colours remind me of sugar almonds .... blog for yourself and don't worry about what others think .... that way you are true to yourself and your followers with a real family life blog that is worth visiting and not one of those twee 'look at my perfect life' ones that usually turn out to be a sham. Carry on blogging xx
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great with your blog.....just keep on blogging!
ReplyDeletelove your pretty blog Francine! if you can't think of anything to blog just give us more of your lovely piccys! jennyx
ReplyDeleteYour room and home just whisper....cozy!!!! The pastels with the beautiful homemade items are just lovely! I so enjoy coming toy our blog....I love to see what you have done and what you are making and what you have bought....most of us just enjoy dropping by for a bit! So don't feel you have to blog about anything but what you enjoy doing! :) Sandy @ 521 Lake STreet
ReplyDeleteYour home makes me smile, I love what you have create, it's so lovely. I just love looking at what you have made, the prettiness of your home.
ReplyDeleteHi Francine,
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that I've just hopped over here and found your beautiful blog. I love your colourful cute kitchen, those chairs are gorgeous, as are all your lovely bits and bobs! It is all so pretty :) Looking forward to reading more now I've found you, Jenny x
There is absolutely no way this is boring - please post more - it is all lovely and you look very happy so it must be a very special lifestyle :)
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Have just discovered your blog and I love it! What a beautiful and cheerful home you have (do you take in lodgers?!!!) So pleased to have dropped in.
ReplyDeleteJille xx
Hello Francine! I had to stop and say, I also stay home and do the house, kids, animals and such. I'm perfectly content to do this, it makes me happy. I like to cook and bake and I throw in as much crochet and reading time that I can. I feel boring sometimes in my blog too but you know, it really should be about the pleasure of recording our lives and not so much what other people think. I will say, I don't think your blog is boring! I love love love your kitchen, I wish I could step right in there! You have the prettiest pictures, I love to see the beautiful things you make. Keep it up and enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteHi Francine!
ReplyDeleteIm so in love with your kitchen!! (That dresser!?) I love white rooms and lots of colour, I think your house looks very cozy and homely :)
And to be honest, whats blogging for if not to just share your passions? clearly with over 200 followers, no one thinks your boring, I certainly don't! The whole reason I read blogs is to find like minded people and have a little peak in to someone else's world, big or small I love it all, and so do a lot of other people ;D
(I would also just be happy to scroll through endless pictures of your cushions anyway! haha!)
Jen xx
So happy to have found your blog today! I love love love your home. Happy Easter xx
ReplyDeletei love your house and all; your bits and bobs but how do you get the time to do all your bits to sell with your family. mine have all grown up now and i only work prt time but i would never have the time to make enough to sell not that anyone would want to buy my stuff yours is lovely.i love cath kidston too and am coming on a break up to york in may so cannot wait as we don't have a shop here in norwich. also am just excited about going to the quilt museum as well.
ReplyDeletekeep the posts coming theyre really good i love to read about what other people are doing its fun and inspiring
pippa
I've only just found your blog thanks to your twitter follow...WOW, what a lovely, homely kitchen you have - it looks so welcoming and cheerful, I could easily make myself at home in there! Have a lovely Easter and enjoy your wonderful home x
ReplyDeleteJust found you, hello :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming home you have, and such a pretty blog, both look like come on in and make yourself at home places, perfect :D
Just found your blog and I think it's beautiful,homey and inviting....I'll be back! :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteYou are most definitely NOT boring!!!...(I think your 200+ followers would agree there!) I adore reading your blog and am super envious of your pretty vintage home (especially your kitchen) and wonderful makes! You are one talented lady :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a fabulous Easter my lovely!!
Louise xx
i think your life through your blog looks so exciting and full of colour!!!!...you make your home so special for your children and it shines through ;0)x I love your creations and swooooon over your kitchen its just beautiful- my dream! x happy easter!!!!
ReplyDeleteHello!! Wow i LOVE your blog!! I've just stumbled across it via Bellaboo and it's just lovely...i adore your home - just the sort of kitchen i would love!! I have become your latest follower and very much look forward to reading more...you are welcome to my blog anytime xx
ReplyDeleteSuch darling images and you can never have too many cushions! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my blog :) I just adore your blog! I am now following.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheerful kitchen you have..I just love it.
Your cushions are just lovely.
The blanket box looks great after the make-over..£5, a bargain!
I look forward to visiting again soon :)
Magie x
Hello!! Another person who has flown through this bloggersphere of ours and landed VERY happily in your beautiful space here. I cannot stop gazing at your pretty kitchen. It is so wonderful to see the beauty and joy you create in your world and to feel a wave of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWarmest wishes from rainy France.
Stephanie
Hi Francine! How nice to meet you and visit your amazingly cozy little blog here! Your sewing and crochet crafts are so so so lovely and yum..the cake your talented daughter baked is just making my mouth water! I love this peek into your creative candy-colored home...I will be back! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteI love all the sweet colors and patterns!
ReplyDeleteHi Francine, I'm so glad you found me because now I've found you and I love you! Mmmm, that sounds insane. I mean I love your blog and your gorgeous gorgeous pictures and makes. I'm off to have a good, long rummage through your previous posts. xx
ReplyDeleteI am not much for cooking either. Mostly because I do not like to go grocery shopping! Yes new ingredients are needed for new creations, hee hee. Your kitchen is amazing! how totally unique. I am sure you are a one of a kind :-}
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Lorraine
What a gorgeous blog, you have a great eye for colour. I am your latest follower - will be back to visit again soon! X
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog today, what a wonderful pastel home you have, your cushions are beautiful.
ReplyDeletePleased to meet you.
Fleur xx
Oh such prettiness!! :o)
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