Friday, 24 May 2013

Christmas and autumn

This month I felt like doing something quite different for my Christmas item so got out my crochet hook and wool.  I made a Holiday Eggnog sprinkled with cinnamon and with a sprig of holly and a Mulled Wine decorated with cinnamon sticks and an orange slice (blood orange in my case!).  The patterns are from the Mollie Makes magazine, issue 21.
After a week of mostly wet weather, today is a beautiful autumn day.  I was able to go for a walk for the first time for ages and think about how blessed and thankful I am for the little spot of the world I live in.  I do enjoy this time of year; it's time for fires, bowls of soup, stitching at home, and little cats making nests in blankets left out by the kids.  Wendy xx
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26 comments:

  1. Kristen King24 May 2013 at 13:57

    Fall is my favorite time of year, but I'm ready for spring right now. :) Your photos are beautiful and what a fun project you made!!!

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  2. Julie24 May 2013 at 14:43

    Hi Wendy - love your crochet christmas ornies :-) Also that bag you are stitching looks very interesting & I love what you are doing it on also. Yes I have been feeling thankful today as the weather has been so glorious & we can get outside = your photos through the autumn trees are amazing. Have a great weekend, Julie xx

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  3. Susan24 May 2013 at 15:18

    I love Autumn too...the leaves, the colours, the cold weather. You have done a great job with your crochet ornaments. And you are stitching a very sweet bag.

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  4. Christine M24 May 2013 at 15:52

    I love your egg nog! Beautiful photos Wendy. My favourite is the close up of the flowers (not that I don't love the leaves). Your bag is going to be lovely.

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  5. tales from a handmade home24 May 2013 at 18:16

    Beautiful autumn images Wendy, it's my favourite season too and I love your little Christmas crochet decorations and the lace embellishment on your stitching.......so pretty.
    Kim xx

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  6. marina24 May 2013 at 18:21

    what a lovely post Wendy, love the autumn photos and your little mugs of winter warmers are very cute.
    very pretty bag design.

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  7. Leeanne24 May 2013 at 18:41

    Beautiful autumn trees, I too love this time of the year, for all the reasons you stated.
    Your wee bag is looking great, very French looking. Enjoy your creating time

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  8. Noela24 May 2013 at 18:47

    Love your autumn photos. The little knitted mugs are so cute. Hugs....

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  9. Amy DeCesare24 May 2013 at 21:57

    Oh, what a beautiful post - I'm enjoying the images as I sip my tea, getting ready for work today. Now I've got a great attitude and much to reflect on for today. Sigh...I love fall, too!

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  10. Anonymous25 May 2013 at 00:16

    Wendy i love these ornaments,they are very cute and love your beautiful pics,such lovely country side.xx

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  11. lousnewsandcraftycreations25 May 2013 at 00:48

    Lovely photos Wendy.I love shades of Autumn .the chrochet ornaments are cute.xx

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  12. Fiona25 May 2013 at 10:57

    how cute are your crochet ornies.... such a lovely selection of pictures...
    Hugz

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  13. Mistea25 May 2013 at 14:46

    The special Christmas drinks are perfect little ornaments. Love your autumn leaves ours are still thinking about changing.
    Pretty stitching on your new project.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  14. Katherine25 May 2013 at 20:59

    Love the autumn pics and your crocheted ornaments. The new project is going to look fantastic too.

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  15. Cheryl26 May 2013 at 00:54

    Beautiful Autumn photos Wendy and your crocheted cup ornaments are the cutest

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  16. Sheila26 May 2013 at 03:06

    Lovely post Wendy, cute little Christmas items , loved your fall photos , gorgeous tree!

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  17. Leanne26 May 2013 at 18:00

    Hello Wendy, your crochet project is just so sweet.
    Autumn is a lovely time of year, the leaves on trees turning those beautiful colours, your photos are lovely.

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  18. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane26 May 2013 at 21:57

    Beautiful photos Wendy. Your Christmas ornaments are super cute. hugs

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  19. Raewyn27 May 2013 at 07:19

    Gorgeous photos Wendy. Your eggnog and mulled wine are so cute!! And the bag looks like it is going to be sweet too.

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  20. FloS27 May 2013 at 08:06

    Your crochet items are very cute !!
    Beautiful photos of Autumn !
    Florence

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  21. Cat28 May 2013 at 00:14

    I think next Autumn I need to go and visit somewhere cooler because Autumn for us is a drop in temperature but not the beautiful colour changes that you see. I think going for a walk in this type of weather is one of the most perfect times of year, not too cold or hot. Those little crochet cups are gorgeous. Wishing you a lovely week Wendy. xx

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  22. Tatkis28 May 2013 at 00:25

    Lovely crochet creations, and your autumn pictures are so beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  23. Josie29 May 2013 at 09:01

    Stunning photos Wendy. The Autumn colours are breathtaking. Love your crochet Egg Nog it's so cute and the stitchery.... gorgeous!

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  24. Bev C29 May 2013 at 16:34

    Hello Wendy,

    You are certainly creating some lovely items for your home. Just love the cinnamon on top. Have fun finishing that bag, it looks so lovely.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  25. Narelle1 June 2013 at 10:57

    Mmmm! Looks good enough to enjoy on a cold winter's day :)

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  26. Nicky3 June 2013 at 13:23

    What a gorgeous post Wendy, your little ornaments are darling, and I love the autumn pics too. The bag you've got going on there is going to be a stunner, love the colours, is it made with linen?

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