A few violet things ... and a Winner

I’m linking up again with Sister Sun and her colour inspired theme - but I have to admit to feeling like a bit of an imposter this week as I really don’t have many violet or purple shots.  Her photos are stunning and I'd encourage you to hop on over and have a look.

 

 Actually I was surprised that I had this (Iris?) but a couple have just come up amongst some bulb plantings that we bought when on a visit to the (much cooler) Armidale region recently.

The other little blooms are actually a weed called shamrock (I think, once again) but they have the sweetest little flower.  More towards pink I guess, but still in the violet range.

   

  A violet candle.  The top looks a bit ugly so I only included the pretty pattern.

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   In other totally unrelated news ....

 

Some pea and ham soup bubbling away in the slow cooker.  This will be on the menu tomorrow.  I like to let it sit overnight before reheating.  More flavour.

 

  

My latest knitting project. .. and by latest I mean it has been on the needles a long time.  Refer this post entitled 'why this will never turn into a knitting blog'! and yes, it has been pulled out and re-knitted a few times.

Yes it is the same project – a button up vest for husband.  However, at least I am on the back section now having finished the two front pieces.  I am a very slow knitter I think.  I told him to expect it by winter 2013, that way if it finalises any earlier it will be a nice surprise!

This is my favourite knitting and also reading spot.  My red chair as featured in another post.   I'm thinking too of doing another Objects of My Affection post, as there are still plenty of things that I'm enjoying having around me - despite a fair bit of decluttering going on recently!

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Now - Announcing the Winner of my Giveaway and with apologies for the delay.   I’m not sure how to draw a name any other way,  so I stuck to the basics.

Put the names all in together, shake it around a bit and draw out one name ...

 

 

 

Congratulations to Tania!  And thanks to others who entered.  Tania I have sent you an email.  Hope you enjoy the wool - and that maybe you are a faster knitter than me!

Cheers for now

Wendy

Vintage recluttering fun

Well I had a couple of more finds on the weekend.  It was not my intent to turn this into a thrifting blog, but I might run with it as or when  it happens.

Found these lovely canisters for $3!  I love red.  I particularly love red as a feature in my kitchen.  I have a few red feature tiles, and a couple of other red accessories.  Just loved the brightness of these. 

As I don't really need more canisters, I thought they might look cute as a feature.  How about this ..... flying canisters  (not a permanent feature, just velcro-ed to the wall to see how it looked!).

What is it about vintage things that was just so powerful?  I think going back to the 60's for example, they just seem to make such a strong statement.  This leads me to my next subject.  Vintage Knitting Patterns!

I came across this little gem.  Don't you just love it?  There are a couple of things I could say about the cover, but I won't. 

However, what about this one.   A couple of captions spring to mind...... 'But Eunice, Mother used to always iron my underpants, I don't see why you won't!'   could be one.

No prizes, no winning entry, but can you think of something he would be saying?  Nothing too rude thanks, I'm pretty broad-minded, but keep it clean!

and also for this one!  Note position of chair. 

They are great patterns and I would love it to be cold enough to be wearing one of these classics!  I'm still toddling along with the vest I'm knitting at the moment.

Have fun - I'm off to declutter.

Cheers for now Wendy

Photos - Villawool - Villawood Textile Company