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The last couple of days have been blissfully autumnal, with blue skies and plummeting temperatures (coldest October since 1993 according to the weather girl this morning). The hats, scarves and gloves are now must-haves, which can only mean one thing. Christmas is a-coming. Eeek. This prompted a flourish of knitting activity over the weekend and I’ve come up with some new designs, which I’m really pleased with. One of these designs will be featuring in my little business, so you’ll have to wait a bit to see it. I enlisted the opinion of lovely Jaclyn with one of my ideas for little gifts though and now all her coins have found a new, snugly home.

The weekend was very lazy in an attempt to get better quicker. Annoyingly it hasn’t worked and I’m feeling worse again today. Sorry B for keeping you awake with coughing fits. After a little walk yesterday though, and after taking my new connies for a spin, I caught some very pretty leaves glistening in the last of the sunshine which certainly cheered me up. The trees outside our house are very old and impressive and I’m pretty sure the entangled branches house some magical creatures. Oh, like the Minpins. Roald Dahl anyone?


ps. the new brogues had to go back to the shop today. Here’s a tip for you. Don’t try on shoes you plan to wear with tights with crazy thick socks. Turned out they were at least a size too big and maybe three inches too wide. Blast. The hunt for black brogues continues.

24 comments:

  1. i saw that coin purse you knitted on jaclyn's blog. very cute!

    hope you feel better soon!

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  2. I lived in the UK for a few years and I loved autumn time, the crisp air and sunny-ish kind of days were so lovely. And Bath + Autumn= lush. Glad you are feeling better. Shame about your brogues but I am sure you will find the perfect pair in no time. At least you have your Connnies in the interim. x

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  3. These photos are stunning-what a beautiful weekend! Sorry to hear you're still not quite feeling yourself, though!

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  4. Oh that's a pain about the shoes, goodluck on finding another pair! Hope you get over your flu/cold soon, I hate being sick, especially the annoying coughing bit!

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  5. Gorgeous photos! Sorry you're still feeling sick. It took me a while to shake the bug I had too and it's almost all gone. Not completely but good enough :)

    Too bad about the brogues :(

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  6. oh i hope you get better. i had a cough recently that took forever to get rid of and i was constantly apologising to my fiance for keeping him awake.

    and that sucks about the brogues- do Primark have any? i got mine there really cheap and i love them.

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  7. What lovely autumn photos. I saw tge purse you knitted on Jaclyn's blog: bravo l'artiste, it is beautiful! Hope u feel better soon. xx

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  8. Drat those brogues! Too good to be true I suppose. Good luck with the hunt for a new pair!

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  9. I love autumn! Am so excited for Christmas!

    I loved Roald Dahl's Minpins! I'd forgotten all about that story so thankyouu for reminding me!

    Good luck in your quest for shoes! Axx

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  10. fall is my favorite season so i guess I'll have to live through your photos this time around. thanks again for your amazing gift - love the purse and know all your knitting will pick up again after your are feeling better. take it easy!

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  11. Hope you feel better soon! It has been such a cold October already hasn't it? The blue skies seem to make the changing leaves look even more vibrant though. Used to love the Minpins as a child!

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  12. Oh NO to the trying on shoes with socks...I've been there before! Sounds like it's beautiful there right now!

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  13. Maybe you can find the same shoes in a smaller size where you got them? How frustrating! Good luck!

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  14. cant get enough of autumn leaves. we just dont get colours like this in sydney. its been soooo cold here too. friggin freezing. hmmm i think i saw some black brogues on the office website but just briefly so could be hideous?? i hope you feel better soon. its horrible to feel better only to get worse again. xxx
    ive been knitting the same scarf for 2 months now. i seem to be a knitters rut. youve inspired me to snap out of it!

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  15. "Blissfully Autumnal"

    oh yes. what a gorgeous way to describe this october!

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  16. I love knitting..especially in the cooler weather. Can't wait to see your creations ;)

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  17. Gosh, I love the photos and I love the shoes. Such a pity that your new pair doesnt fit!
    Hope you are better now!!

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  18. I love the treat you sent to dear Jaclyn!! You have skilllls. With knitting AND photography! What kind of camera do you use? And is it easy?


    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  19. Hey Nell! My name is Emily and I happened across your blog and must tell you how inspired I was by your wedding pictures! They are lovely! You have such a creative touch!

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  20. Hope you are feeling better today and such a bummer that your shoes don't fit ... Happy shoe hunting!!

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  21. i am so jealous of all of you out there enjoying of the beauty that comes with Fall... in Miami we are actually sweating our lives away with really warms temps and humidity

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  22. a change of season is always refreshing!! everything always looks so beautiful in England...so green! i just posted about my love for London!

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  23. Loving your blog - fabulous photos. Get well soon!

    http://redumbrellachronicles.wordpress.com

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  24. good luck on the guest for brogues!

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