Friday Chat Day

 Hello friends

I hope you have all had a good week so far.

Yet again I am staggered how quickly the days fly by but 

heartened to see that longer evenings are ahead.

It's February and so far a mild one here in the South East.
I have reminded myself that for the last two years 

we have had snow in February though -

this was 7th February last year.

According to Bede, writing in the 8th century, 

February was known as the “month of cakes” because this was 

when gifts of cake were given to the gods. 

I think that just means we can eat more cake than normal. 

All my baking items are packed away in anticipation of the new kitchen,

so cake has to be shop bought right now but we are managing!

Thank you for Mitchell's birthday wishes.

We ventured out for a meal in Bluewater which felt like a real treat,

we haven't done that in ages.

It was a bit of a double celebration as Mitchell applied

and got a new job, still working within IT - he is now moving

to a company that develops software for dental surgeries.

The beauty of this job is regular hours. He has been working a 6pm - 2am

shift for quite a long time now and craving some normality.

Home

My hyacinth bowl is growing beautifully but irregularly,

unlikely to have all blooms at the same time but it will last longer.

The purple/blue is so lovely.

I'm unsure about the weathered look of the metal pot - 

I keep thinking it looks like it needs cleaning!

Crochet

Crochet squares continue on a slower pace with Lily observing the

ends that still need to be sewn in.

Yet again a project that was supposed to be stash busting will require

the purchase of a few new balls of yarn, it's a conspiracy I'm sure.

Telly

I've been catching up with Brit Box offerings and discovered

Hotel Portofino.

The daughter of a wealthy industrialist moves to Italy in the 1920s 

to set up a quintessentially British hotel in the beautiful town of 

Portofino as Benito Mussolini's brand of fascism was on the rise.

Watch this if only for the breath taking scenery.

Oh my goodness Portofino looks stunning, the vibrant

colour of the sky, sea and pastel painted properties.

Apparently some of this series was also filmed in Croatia. 

It is a nice series, it feels like one of those dramas that work for afternoon viewing.

If you happen to have Britbox look out for Magpie Murders

coming soon.  I read the book by Anthony Horowitz and it is wonderful

so fingers crossed the telly adaption is just as good.

Also on Now or Sky is The Gilded Age

Set in America in the late 1800s and written by Julian Fellows.

It is Downton Abbey - just with railroad tycoons.

With the upstairs affluent society and downstairs servants with their woes.

Very watchable even when seeing them dodge the muddy puddles 

on unmade roads in those dresses.

Charity Kit

This Sunday is Charity Kit Day, first one of the year since moving

to alternate months. Here's a sneak peek.

The post will go live at 7am on Sunday and I will post over social media too.

And that has been my week so far.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend, I'm playing catch up at home 

but hoping to fit in some crochet time.

Take care friends.