06 April 2007

ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER

it's me....i'm back....we just got re-connected + i'm very happy to be in contact again!


we have had no internet/email in the house for 2 whole weeks....for the 1st few days i acted calmly, thinking "what's a few days without being able to go online?"....a couple of days passed + i paid a visit to a horrible internet cafe (so I could pop my head into blogland) only to hate the environment + leave after 10 minutes....7 days passed + i finally threw a tiny bit of a wobbly (eeek!) saying to my hubby "but i can't wait another week + you surely must be able to do something (being an software engineer + all) ?!!!"....but of course i could wait....(he really couldn't do anything) + frankly i didn't have much choice being at the mercy of our broadband supplier!

so thank you all for your sweet sweet comments in my absence....it brought a big smile to my face to return to find them all waiting for me in my inbox! the 2 week gap made me realise just how much i use my computer day to day....maybe a little too much sometimes....so the lesson i've learnt is that i shouldn't rely on having everything at my fingertips just when i want it + that missing a connection to the internet was rather silly....but absence has made my heart grow fonder for the connections with the friends i have made through my blog + i'm looking forward to getting back in touch!

so what's been happening here?

well the sun has been a-shining....the clocks changed + we've got nice light evenings again : )

my sweet pea seeds are sown + currently sitting on the windowsill....veggie seeds to be potted this weekend along with some lavender + rosemary to be planted in the garden in this perfect weather.

i have plasters on my heels from wearing summer shoes (shock-horror with no socks!) on soft winter feet!

i got round to making that skirt i had on my to-do list. i used a nice turquoise linen that's going to match lots in my spring/summer wardrobe....after some pattern-tweeking i got the fit just right so i'll be sewing a couple more once i've found some fabrics....i'm on the hunt for a great print (cheap if poss) if anyone's got suggestions?

baking has been very basic....not really baking actually but mixing....how could i not make chocolate nests for easter?! very kitsch i know but they are an essential in our home....the house of mini egg addiction : )

i visited my lovely friend abi at her new business venture....a tea room in a lovely walled garden....easton walled gardens to be exact + wow....what a wonderful place to be working! i'm planning lots more trips there over the summer....taking my grandparents + definitely a day of sketching with my mum. so many potential subjects + i'll be heading back to this gate for sure : )

i met a v cute dog called mole who lives in the gardens!

please bear with me as i take a bit of time over the weekend to catch up + get in touch again....i'm all behind on your goings-on so i need lots of tea + easter eggs by my side as i write emails + read blogs!

until next time have a great weekend everyone....hooray, it's an extra long one for us here! x

10 comments:

Sadie Olive said...

Beautiful photos, and I love the skirt you made!

Sarah said...

Hi Kelly

I have just discovered your blog and love it. I love the little chocolate nests you made. Perfect!
I love Cambridgeshire. My friend's sister lives in Safron Walden (I know it's Essex but pretty much on the border?) so I did get to explore Cambridgeshire a bit.
Anyway, I'm going to love reading your posts.
Have a lovely Easter break :)

Anonymous said...

Lovely colors... Turquoise is me latest favorite color!

Anonymous said...

hello you!! So glad youre back - i missed you and all of your turquoise beauty :)
That walled garden....how lovely!!!! and your new skirt goes perfectly with your summer shoes :)

We also planted our herbs for spring - i love rubbing them and bringing out the gorgeous smells!
Happy Easter Kelly xxx

Anonymous said...

Welcome back Kelly, I love your shoes and skirt (what a perfect match)! It's so true how much we've come to rely on the internet for communication/information :) Enjoy the sunshine and have a lovely Easter weekend!

Gigibird said...

Glad your back - I've missed you:)
How much fabric do you need to make a skirt?
I don't think I've ever seen Bossco outside before - and I love little Mole.
Now don't go eating too much chocolate or you will have to put elastic in the waistband of your skirts:)

Anonymous said...

Hi nesty,
believe it or not, i missed reading your blog, though we do talk most days, welcome back and happy easter!
love bizelily xx

Anonymous said...

Love your summer shoes, where did you find them?

Stacie said...

Just discovered your blog and it's great! I adore your shoes....where did you find such beauties??

shari said...

what a beautiful post kelly! i adore your skirt and sandals. so pretty. your friend's tea house in a garden sounds like the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon. xox