Delight in the Little Things

What a marvelous weekend we had. In these hard times it is getting more and more imortant to find pleasure in the simple things of life. To that end we had a "Delight in the Little Things" weekend. 

This meant doing things that did not cost a fortune but gave great pleasure and being very aware of that pleasure and appreciating it. Counting your blessings sort of thing.

• Walking the dogs up the mountain...well, the weather was gorgeous and the air was fresh and we just strolled for as long as we wanted and then turned around and headed home for a nice cup of tea.

• Next we went to the local library where I found eight, yes, 8 gorgeous crafting books and took them home for a good browse and got lots of inspiration.

• Next we went food shopping where we found that they were selling off for very little lots of good fresh food that was nearing its sell by date. Lots of fruit and veg for nutritional meals. Good for the body, easy on the pocket and good for the spirit (bargains are always good for the spirit or lifting them!)

• Then we met Lizbiz in Ballinamore and gave her a bottle of wine and a pressie for her dog, Coco. Giving is one of life's best pleasures!

• Hard physical work...well, it was hardest of all to find pleasure in this one! We laid some more of the flagstone floor in the kitchen. This did of course, give us a fabulous appetite for our home cooked dinner that was to come.

• Gardening for the first time this year. Oh how I loved this one. The crocus were out and the daffodils were sprouting and the forget me nots had just started to bloom along with the wild primroses. I got lots done and was so pleased to survey my work.

• Crafting. Always a pleasure. I got to finish my first pair of socks! I need to stitch them up now and I will be modelling them for you. I did some more squares of the lap blanket I have been working on. I also made some red gingham curtains for under and around the Belfast sink and they look really well. It is one of life's little pleasures when one finishes a craft project.

Here are some pics of magic moments over the weekend.

Dogs really know how to relax. Every chance they get it's "Let's have a snooze in"  Chewy left and Pretty, right get settled in on the couch for a good ol' session of ZZZZZZZZZ-ing

 

Below is a pic of Betty's great pic of John Wayne in its new home  in my Quiet Man corner. Looks great.

  Below are some of the craft books I borrowed from the library and my first pair of socks and lap quilt which are WIP's at the moment.

   

After a hard days work it was so nice to sit down to a lovely meal and a glass of wine by the fire. The kitchen is a work in progress and we usually set the table on the coffee table in the living room. So cosy. It made a relaxing end to a very wonderful day.

Comments

[Betty]

Wow, what a fun weekend! I love your 'Quiet Man' corner. Does that dog decor on your wall say "Dogs leave a paw print on your heart"? It's a little small to read, but I may have gotten it right. If so, great sign. If not, tell me what it says and I'll still say 'great sign'...'cause it's a dog thing..haha.

[Kay Flynn-The Wrought Iron Gate]

That's my kind of Feb. weekend. I'm tidying my garden little by little, as the weather permits, in anticipation of the spring season. I've discovered lots of sprouts underneath the mulch. The hellebores are in full bloom and daffodils are in bud. Sean Thornton looks right at home in your "Quiet Man" corner. A very thoughtful gift from Betty, she's a peach.

Kay

[JapaneseKeane]

Nice weekend :-)
I want your dogs to tell me how to relax...LoL

[kimme]

What a wonderful weekend.... Happy dogs, nice cozy fire,
lovely walks, yummy wine.... that's my dream weekend :)

Your sock looks great. I have personally given up on socks
....I have one sock syndrome. I knit the first one and never get around to the second. Or if I do get to it, it never looks like
the first one. So I end up with two single socks again! Ugh!

hugs~kimme

[Priscilla]

Hi, I am new to your blog and just wanted to say how warm and cozy I feel after viewing your posts! Beautiful rooms and my mum and dad love the quiet man film, over the years I am now a fan also!

See you again soon
Priscilla x

[colleen]

yes, the pups have it right - relax and just "be" ..your idea of finding the best things in life aren't "things" at all but the memories we have on a normal spring walk - on a great shopping trip and finding just what we want at the library.
Have a great week and hug the pups!

[Elizabeth]

The Quiet Man is my favorite movie! I've just found your blog & plan to stop by again!

[Kathleen Teresa (Kit)]

Hello! from Kathleen Teresa Bard/poet and also crafter from Co Armagh. N Ireland
I just wanted to let you know that i visited your blog this morning and everything is so beautiful!!!!! so calm so peaceful absolutely!!!! exquisite craft.
As a crafter myself i know the hard work, skill and time that goes into your craftwork. Whitemorn cottage is charming and beautiful.
Thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane, hope you will take a browse around my site and sign my guestbook.
I would be delighted!! to hear from you.
Godbless from,
Kit
Ps Hope the url takes you to my site safely "Poetry Corner Verse Scrolls" If not please! let me know
Once again many thanks,
from,
Kit.