Friday Chat Day

Hello friends

Well what a week! 

Following my announcement last Friday that I will be closing Hope and Chances

at the end of this year, I've received many wonderful supportive messages - 

thank you so much, it has made me feel much much better.

I am busy between now and 31 December organising the 

selling of stock and making the cabin into something a little different.

I may stop for Christmas though!

I did don my crafting hat to create this project for 

Scrapbook Adhesives, it features these cute mini mason jars.

The full tutorial is here if you fancy a peek.

I purchased the jars in Home Bargains - do you have one near you?

My closest one is at Lakeside so I have to venture through the 

Dartford Tunnel but it is worth it!  

There's lots of wondrous assorted things in there - I came home with 

these jars, a towel rail, dog food, a notebook and Elbow Grease!

(Digressing...Elbow Grease is amazing for UPVC and only 99p a bottle).

I don't actually own this many bottles, well ...not quite!

This week I treated myself to a trip to the cinema to see Downton Abbey.

I wasn't disappointed, it was charming and felt so nice to be revisiting 

all the characters.  I'm a huge fan of Downton, I eagerly awaited

every episode on a Sunday evening and then purchased all the DVDs,

I still watch them on a loop when cooking.

Julian Fellows will be bringing Belgravia to TV soon,

I have the book and keep meaning to read it beforehand.

I'm confident it will be just as good  but I think I'll always 

have a fondness for Downton. 

This week saw a real change in the weather here in Kent.

This is my commuter coach stop within walking distance of my home.

If you follow me on Instagram you'll know that I post a photo 

every Thursday of this spot as I'm waiting at 6.45am (ish).

I find it interesting to see the different skies and the plants growing.

(Not so sure everyone else does but I do like sharing!)

This means Autumn has arrived, a chance to bring out the warmer clothes.

I put last year's work trousers on and they are a little snug so I perhaps

overdid salads in the summer! 
Pleased to report my boots fit just fine! 

Crochet/Knitting update:

I'm creating another mustard throw.  I've realised that when you have

left over yarn you start another project and then realise you need a couple more balls,

so you buy more, realise you've over bought and then have leftover yarn - 

it's a yarn conspiracy! 

I'm also working on a poncho!

 I haven't worn a poncho since
circa 1970 and I think it was very much like one of these!
I feel it is time for another one but perhaps a little more sedate.
I'll be sharing it with you soon.

This weekend I'm kidnapping Elliott to help me sort the cabin
a little bit more and meeting up with a friend for coffee.
Remember to keep an eye on the website for bargains.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend,
thank you again for your kindness and for stopping by to read
by weekly ramblings.