Cool wheels

Oh what a trip, tonight we have had a trip in a new Rolls Royce

This model is a Wraith, stunning car

Our friend works for Rolls Royce, he works on the interior design and was given this car to try out tonight, I can't explain the thrill on sitting in this luxury. Looking out to the front on the bonnet and seeing the famous flying wings.

Silent, smooth and loads of power and so much beautiful leather inside.

 Hope hubby wins the lottery soon. 

Oh well back to real life

 I am making the bunting, for both Logan and Finn, 

Dawn did the letters for me, all I have to do is iron them, 

trim the top and attach to the ribbon.
I love the bright primary colours chosen for the backs. 

 This was a request by the boys mum, I am enjoying making them. 

 I was given this book to read

hope to start it over the weekend

The film is on my list to watch.

I have been feeling a bit low in the past few weeks, I think it's just the time of year when the clocks go back, I don't like getting up in the dark. 

Monday was my birthday, not a big one, that was last year, I did go to work and everyone was lovely, we had loads of cakes. Later after work we went for an Italian meal with youngest daughter and SIL. I have a few good gifts, hubby got me a huge pair of tailor scissors, and daughter got me a solitary bee house.  

Going for the trip in the car tonight was unbelievable, the interior roof had stars twinkling, the seats were huge but wrapped themselves around you. When Alex put his foot down the car glided to the higher speed, the whole ride felt without effort.

I had a giveaway and I have a choice for the winner, both of these have been in my work box since I completed the stitching, I can make them into cushions, or just post to you if you want to frame them, I'm sorry the glass in a frame would not travel to where they need to go, so please chose Carrie Rose or Grand Marquoir click on the links to see more photo's. I love to see one of these go to a nice home. 

 Oh who won, 

Congratulations Barb from Wicked Stitcher, email me your choice and home address. 

What a week

My good read for June

Brilliant read, in just two days, perfect when you have a summer cold, with sore throat and cough, snuggle down and read a good book. 

I will find a couple more of her books to read. 

I have passed it on to daughter. 

 My new design came through,

Designers colour's three shades of pale pink

I thought these flowers looked like forget me nots

 I have not been in the garden much,

fruits still grow, 

outside strawberries almost ready

my melon has almost doubled in size.

 The orchid flower fascinates me

plus a pretty flower from the garden

I must be feeling better, I walked around our little plot this morning, I have not been out since Tuesday, the rain last night  helped keep it looking good. It's very muggy (love that word) here and has tried to rain, so another day inside.
I am feeling much better this morning, partly due to sleeping for most of last night, sleep has been my problem for most of this week. I have been rubbing Vick's Vapour Rub in my neck, back and front and one night on my feet. I love the smell, for me I find it does work, thankfully hubby is happy to share a bed with me, he laughs and comments it helps clear his nose as well. I have problems with alot of the newer medicines, I stick to what I know works.
I am using my new computer, which I set up this morning, my brother did most of the work, I just had to import personal items I wanted back on here. I have left loads on my external hard drive, along with all my stored photo's. It is great to click and not have to wait ages for the page to change.
We took delivery of our new fridge freezer yesterday, we had to wait 4 hours before we could turn it on, which we did, but there's a problem, it does turn on, but only works for a few seconds, they sent a man this morning, who needs to order parts, so we decided to get a new FF, but we got it on line, the model we wanted was not on sale in shops, and now we have to wait another 14 days whilst they order it in. To be fair they offered us another from stock, but we like the style of the fridge, so we have to wait. Thank goodness we still have our old one.
We were due to be away this weekend, back to Somerset, but we have put it off for a few weeks, so I am looking forward to a lazy weekend.

Happy New Year

Finishes in 2014

Failed - Winter Watergarden, one day

Finally I am looking at threads and deciding what to stitch.

I have been very naughty and popped to Hobbycraft and purchased cutters for my Xpress machine, I managed to get a couple Christmas ones, these will enhance my card making. Plus the embossing for the whole card. 

On the plus side, I did look at all the half price Christmas decorations in the garden center next door and decided we did not require anything. I can not find anywhere with simple white tree lights on sale, oh well I will have to get them in December. 

I have recorded my weight this morning, 

not sure how I'm going to  lose and keep off the excess.

1st Finish

It's raining heavy again here, so night in!

 Grand Marquoir is finished, happy dance here,

 I posted my start of this project on 31 January 2013, 

so a year in the stitching along with other things 

 I did not change any of the designs, just the fabric and silk colours. If I am honest I did get a bit fed up with the lack of colour, but it was quicker to stitch just using one colour. I do prefer to stitch with bright colours.

 Sweet dreams is back in the frame 

 I got ahead of the designer on this one, stitching each section before it was issued, by reversing the design, but I was waiting for the outer band with the two birds, but did not get the last designs, so last night I decided to do it the hard way. I am just reversing the pattern. Should be finished within the week, just 2 birds to stitch.

 I have traced a heart design onto some fabric, this was a stained glass window hanger on Pintrest, but I think  make a design out of it. It's in my work box for now, I have decided to keep going with my WIP, and try and finish a few more.
Who Knows might have another go a Winter Watergarden,

 In the garden, snowdrops, and loads of bulbs, we have not had any snow this winter, but late February and March are the months to watch out. 

But please can the rain stop, we have had enough.

 My Amaryllis now has two flowers, it's coming along well,

The orchid on the table behind, is in full bloom.

My Poinsettia is hanging in there.

We are having a weekend at home, I have loads of housework to do, there is only so long I can ignore it.
Tomorrow we are popping to the garage to look at upgrading my car, it's a bit small to use as a family car.
I have a need to go shopping for some nail gel, Su and I purchased a kit and it works well, so I am going to get my own kit, with the LED lamp and some navy blue gel, I don't normally wear dark colours, but these don't chip.
The fore caste is for a very wet weekend, so the garden is off limits, I am planning loads of stitching.

Almost, almost

Just over one block to go, a bit of shadowing on a few letters and this is finished. Fliss would like it framed in dark wood, so I will have to check out prices. Hope to be finished by the weekend.

 My Amaryllis is getting there, I love the pink, it's very pretty.

 Arty shot

 The pots outside my back door are doing well, the two big pots have flowered all winter, nice to see some colour. Not sure what will open in the smaller pot, I can't remember what I planted.

 Tree is in bud, but still holding off, it's still a bit early.

 I found this on Pintrest

 And this

 I have ordered this design, Rachel Jarrett from Scarlet Letter, Nicola has been stitching it, and the moment I saw it, I was in love, so a quick bit of shopping and it's on it's way to me. Almost every thing Nicola stitches I love, she like me loves big projects, but it will have to wait in my stash box for a while. Next week I am going to finish one more WIP, I think it will be the Felix cat, for my daughter Su.

It's getting cold here, so we are not planning to go out anywhere in the evenings, so plenty of stitching time.
It's all about keeping warm and dry.
On the 9th of Feb it's my blog anniversary, I will have a giveaway or two, I have not decided what or how I will run it, but I have a bit of time to think it over.

I'm still stitching

Grand Marquoir, it's very slow going at this time, I was hoping to have it finished by now, but a busy week and a weekend away has stopped me stitching. I have just over 3 squares to do. 

 I keep on I want to crochet more than granny squares, but I get lost trying to follow a pattern, my sister Leanna has loaned me this book to have another go. I have loads of lovely designs I want to make.

 My Amaryllis has started to bud, I can't wait for the flowers, 

 Along my wall, I have loads of colour, the Poinsettia is looking a bit jaded, the lower leaves are gone, I think it's a bit cool here, but if I put it some where warmer in this room, there would not be any natural light.

We have been home to Somerset for a couple of days, we came back early today because of the weather, they have another Amber Warning for rain/flooding. My family home is about 10 miles from the Somerset Levels, and on our UK news, they have been showing the terrible flooding, at one point they were using a boat to get to villages and passed a submerged car stranded on the road. The water has been there since before Christmas, the area is flood plains, but this is the worst in living memories for the height of the flooding. 

My older brother has lost the roof off his flat and had to move out, 

but every one else is safe. 

Last night we had a curry night 7 of us went to a local curry house, everyone had a different curry, they all arrived on time and were wonderful, we sat for 3 hours remembering our childhood and funny things, a bit of teasing as well, the staff were great, there when you wanted them, we had loads of laughter. I can see us going back there again, my mobile phone fell out of my bag, and one member of staff drove the 4 miles to return it back to me, so the service was perfect, hubby is on their website leaving a top review.

Nothing planned for this week, just staying dry  and stitching. 

Why, no Y

Grand Marquoir is coming along well, I can see the finish line

 Just 4 designs to do, plus a bit of shadow work. This will be my 1st finish this year and it's a WIP, feeling good about that.

 The bud is beginning to open on my amaryllis, I can't wait to see the flower, it's in a perfect spot in our sitting room. My poinsettia is still with me, it does not have many green leaves on, but the red leaves are looking good.

 In this corner I have two orchids, both have flowered before, so more free flowers. I love the pinks on this shorted plant.

 I do love pure white flowers, just a few blooms on the end of the stalk, this has flowered form months, it started before Christmas. I love house plants at this time of year, my garden is bare, I have just a couple primroses in pots by my back door.

My diet is going well, I have lost half a stone (7lbs) and I'm feeling good. I have been for a walk most days in my lunch break, I am being given a tour of the dock yard and surrounding area, I am learning loads of nice walks.
We are enjoying all the new recipes we are finding on the net, our aim is to cut back on sugar, we do not add sugar to our food, but it is shocking to see how much sugar is added to all difference foods. I'm very pleased how quickly we have adapted to low fat every thing. I do not miss bread, I have a couple of slices at the weekend, I but European types, with sun dried tomato's and olives. It is cake day again on Friday, another birthday, so I will look forward to a small slice.
rest of the time I'm keeping warm and dry.