Monthly Archives: March 2012

This Moment

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

A Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savour and remember. A happy and playful weekend to all of you..

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Easter Giveaways – for us and for you

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Today we came home to the most wonderful surprises in the post. The lovely Gesche of Kirschenzeit sent us a fabulous Easter package – not just the sweet little sheep we were so looking forward to, but also lots of … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Last week we went to see a lovely friend who had us over for lunch, playground and cupcakes. She’d read on last week’s Yarn Along that I had nothing to read, and so I left after a lovely day with … Continue reading →

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Late nights with chicks and bunnies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

During the day it’s hard to stay inside when outside the first true spring days are calling. But there are things to do. So over the past few days, I have spent rest hours and evenings  with my chicks. With … Continue reading →

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Weekending

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

I don’t think we spent all that much time indoors this weekend. Sunshine, the really warm kind, drew us outside, in the garden, to the park. I got the summer clothes out of the garage (into the living room. Where … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

A Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savour and remember. A sunny weekend (with or without umbrella) to all of … Continue reading →

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Apple Almond Cupcakes

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Yesterday afternoon we made a batch of muffins to take to our friend’s house today. I used one of Enim Sou’s delicious recipes. You can find the original here, in German. But she has very kindly agreed to let me … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Oh dear, this is going to be a short post. Guess what my knitting has been doing this past week: yep, sitting in that pile. I started on the sleeves for my husband’s jumper, but this man is very particular … Continue reading →

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Day and Night and Glue sticks

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Today we celebrated the Spring Equinox, another wonderfully sunny and glorious day. Isn’t it good to know there will be just a little bit more light tomorrow than there was today? I saw this Equinox transparency and so we started … Continue reading →

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The Springtime is ringing…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

…the birds are all singing… This Monday greeted us with wonderful sunshine, blue skies, and signs of spring all around us. Sending you all a few rays of sunshine and whiffs of spring blossoms.   On a less dreamy note: … Continue reading →

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