Today has been a very relaxed day. Simple and Laid back.
Just the way we like it here, during hot July days. Ahhh. Life is good.
Overexposed photos are rather nice, aren't they?
We went to Grandma's house for the weekend, it was very nice to see everyone again. I took no pictures. :(
But today, we took a walk, the youngest and I, and it was very good. Relaxing.
Blue skies,
and rainbows.
All in all, a very nice walk.
Regards,
Maddi <3
Isn't it funny, July is the apparent favourite month of most of us, there's a song about it; for the UK,US and most of the world there's a holiday; and by now all schools are on break, so the children are free. July really is a lovely month, isn't it.
So far, the weather has been quite nice here, but we are in, I'm sure for a few heat waves, *sighs, fans herself*.
I don't actually own any calendars *gasp*, but I do take a lot of pictures. So, here is a mosaic that I think (you are free to have your own opinions) represents July, and, therefore, summer,
And here, taken ON TIME, is the view from the Attic,
A patch of green grass, with a bubble and a ball.
Wishing all of you a wonderful July!
Regards,
Maddi <3
This week, I made bread.
It was pretty darn fun, too. :)
Like a good blogger, I documented this experience....
So, here is the recipe, and here is the photo documentation of the experience:
Brown sugar with oatmeal + flour.
Softened butter now added, me stirring the ingredients.
Boiling water to add to said ingredients.
Water added, ingredients stirred,
A buttload of flour added,
Said buttload of flour stirred in,
Bread, post-kneading,
Bread, fresh! Day of bread, sadly, over... :(
Now, this is not my recipe, so I did not post it here, but you can find the link above. This is truly delicious, hearty bread, so try it, and tell me what you think!
Thanks for stopping by!
Regards,
Maddi <3
Sorry, all you readers, I know that I haven't posted in a long time. I just got discouraged for awhile.
Forgive me, please?
Sorry, that kinda morphed into one big pity party. I need to be careful.
Here are some encouraging shots to make both you and me feel better.
All done with the eye candy, I feel better already! Thanks for stopping by!
Regards,
Maddi <3
I'm having a very good, very lazy, Sunday. Headin' to church in a few hours,
sneaking some lovely hooky time (in my comfy Corner of Domesticity),
and being happy to be alive and able to gaze at balloons. :)
Hope you're having as good of a Sunday as I am.
Regards,
Maddi <3
P.S. If you do come to my corner of Blogland, leave a comment! I like knowing you were here! <3
I'm sorry I've neglected the blog, but I've been busy.
I have been out in Nature.
It was fun, and that's why I didn't take my laptop with me. :)
I should show you some pictures, shouldn't I.
Here you go.
So, that was my little excursion into the world of Nature.
I will post tomorrow, promise.
Regards,
Maddi <3
The View.
Now, on to the important business...
Knitting and Crocheting! *loud blowing of trumpets*
I have WiPs (Works in Progress) in both categories:
the Beach Cover-up/Cardigan (Crochet):
and the Alice Wrist Warmers (Knit):
There have also been some new additions to my room.
I'll show you those,
TOMORROW!
Regards,
Maddi <3
First, The Skyline, according to me, my unphotographic eye and my neighborhood.
Now, let's get on to the business of C*E*L*E*B*R*A*T*I*O*N*S!!!
Yesterday was Mother's Day. I love you Mama, here are your flowers:
That was a lot of pink...
So, now onto my second note of C*E*L*E*B*R*A*T*I*O*N*:
Today is M*Y* B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y!
Despite today being a Monday (Mondays being in existence to try to dampen the souls of the optimistic), I had a really good day. I got a lot of color in these presents; here is my load:
A pretty vintage purse,
Some American Girl books, b/c I collect them (I still have no idea why),
A bit of fabric for a tote (there will be some Ta-dah posts issuing from this)
A really cool T-shirt, and finally
Another sewing kit for more tote baggy goodness.
Much thanks to all who took it upon themselves to give me presents! Luv ya!
Regards!
Maddi <3
So, with inspiration from the lovely Lucy, this is the View From My Attic. I'm very sorry for the sideways picture, I cannot seem to rotate it. There you have it.
Also, today is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all mamas everywhere. This was my present to mine:
A pair of fingerless gloves, just in time for spring! Isn't the timing perfect? Aren't I sarcastic? (No, Yes)
These took me only two hours to make, and I'm very happy I made them. I think they'll keep Mama's hands warm, at least...
Regards!
-Maddi <3
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