Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

Happy Friday - Happy Friday Chat Day!

A fairly quiet week in my world but incredibly
I still have some waffle for you,
here goes...

The 'Yarn' tab at the top of my blog as been updated,
I've switched it around a little bit so that works in progress are at the top
and completed projects towards the bottom.
I thought that might make a little more sense.
And this is still one of my WIPs - the yarn busting blanket.
Ironically I'm running out of yarn in these particular colours so I'm possibly
going to have to buy more which sort of defeats the 'yarn busting' objective!

The pattern is very simple (although I managed to get it a little wrong)

rows of double and treble crochet, perfect for TV watching.

Another stash busting project and an addition to Bella's wardrobe,
I think it is a little to big so possibly some alterations needed.
Bless her she's a very willing model.

And talking of willingness...

The Emberson pets have been picked to be taste testers.

A small business Tia and Co - 

(please check them out and give them a follow 

on Instagram and Facebook here)

Their Instagram feed is absolutely beautiful - so organised,

I'm dead envious! 

They make wonderful bandanas for pets and are now venturing

into healthy, natural treats.

We received some packs of coconut hearts and they were an instant win.

If you follow me on social media you may have seen the video

of Pixel eating his, not as dainty and delicate as Lily above.

Bella loved hers and Darcy is doing her taste testing this weekend.

I do like to try and support little businesses, I appreciate how hard 

it is establish awareness, drum up custom and get established.

And in that vein I would like to share with you 

Top Its Cards ran by the lovely Lisa.

I came across this business when Bella had her teeth out

and this lady's dog Ted also had gone through the same thing.

Mutual tooth support!

She designs cards and imagine how thrilled I was 

when she announced one of her latest designs is based on Bella! 

 

Bella checking out the original print and here are the cards created

from that print and a couple more designs - perfect Valentine's.

They are a good size, A5 and have cute little wooden hearts too.

Click on the image below for more details and today only she is offering free postage.

This week I made a start on the 'put off' list, do you have one?

Those things that you keep meaning to get around to and 

say, I'll wait till the weather improves or I'll do it next month.

One of my things was to address all the green algae on my 

garden paving. I have, in the past, borrowed a jet wash (just the once),

my memory is way too much water for my little garden and

I was covered head to toe.

So, inspired by some online reviews I've opted for a surface cleaner

that works with the rain to clean/reduce the green.

Both Wet and Forget and Patio Magic had the best reviews.

This is it just after it was sprayed 

(all pets kept indoors until it was dry and then safe for their paws).

Hoping it works because it was effortless compared to jet washing.

You can also use it on fencing, UPVC and more so quite a bit got a spray.

I'll keep you posted - riveting stuff eh!

Today it is this one's birthday - Mitchell (not Bella).

Can't quite believe he is 26.

To celebrate I'm taking half day at my city job and we are all meeting

up in Covent Garden for a meal and a little wander.

And because I'm pretty certain  he doesn't read my blog I can confirm

that the birthday cake is a caterpillar cake - family tradition.

(Sorry Mitchell, I've spoiled the surprise if you are reading this, 

although you've pretty much had the same cake since you was 5!)

Other news - I've been in my cabin this week.

Glad to report it is still tidy, I fear I've become a little OCD with it now. 

I'm quite ruthless both at home and in the 

cabin as we are short of space in both,

lack of items definitely helps to keep things tidy.

Are you a hoarder or a chucker-outer? 

And finally, thank you for stopping by the blog.

Jackie - I was very envious of you laying on a beach and 

LittleLamb - glad you are healing well.

Please stop by again on Sunday as it is Charity Kit Day,

despite January feeling the longest month ever 

it has come around quickly.

Take care friends - have a wonderful weekend.