Thinking Pink and some red

I am so happy to finally get a chance to post some of my recent knitting projects. As many of you are aware, I have no computer access since last October and have been using Leiny's, her charger had to be replaced recently, this left me without weekend access too. As a result I did get a lot of knitting done over the last few weeks.

In preparation for my little grand daughter due on July 4th I filled two little cases with little dresses, two knitted jumpers and a knitted all in one with little pink ears on the hood.

I love working with Debbie Bliss Baby Casmerino, so soft and shiny, and as we are all cat lovers I choose this pattern from Zoe Mellor's book Nursery Knits.

The week before Easter I finally got the Kitchen Aid I have been lusting for and Leiny and Rommeij made over one hundred and fifty cup cakes for our Easter gathering.

The living room sofa is now sporting this bed quilt in cheery red and green.

I have not been able to leave comments on all your blogs but I have managed to take a look at many of you and I am amazed at the beautiful work, ideas and creativity you share. You always inspire me. Thank you very much.

Big hugs,

Margie

Easter Fever

I am still enjoying the spring time even though it is raining. The wreaths are all hung up, the feather boas and chicken decorations out and I even had time to visit Easter bunny to discuss the Egg hunt for this year....



Leiny and I have been enjoying long Sunday breakfasts (and Mr. Margie joins us when he is not cycling) and are looking forward to Mel and Chris joining us for Easter weekend.



Meanwhile the hens are working overtime and providing us with beautiful eggs each day. I have been spring cleaning and crafting for the last few weekends, but more about that in my next post.


Big Hugs

Margie

Easter eggs, hens and feathers

I just love eggs, feathers and chickens.






At this time of year the chickens are laying




it is a joy to collect the eggs each morning.





I hope you enjoy this selection of the 'best of' egg photos from my home and garden.

Join in on My Romantic Home blog for Show and Tell Friday


Big Hugs,

Margie

Time for you

Take a seat and take time for yourself, to reflect, time to enjoy nature, or time to think about your life, you know you deserve it.

(This post was inspired by Louise at Cape Cod Rambling Rose where she recently had a wordless post, with the most beautiful photos of where she lives)

Big Hugs,


Margie

La Fheile Bhride and Thank You

We are again preparing for our St. Brigid's Day celebrations. The Celtic Saint who lived in our area. She is the symbol of Woman in many religions. In Kildare there are many events taking place to celebrate her life.

Solas Bhride, an order of Brigidine nuns, founded by St. Brigid (who are unusual as they are Catholic and also celebrate the Goddess) hold workshops and events all through the year. A yearly event for us locals is a visit to the holy well a walk around the Cathedral, a visit to the mighty oak, and home for tea and cake. The reed cross will be made tomorrow for pride of place in the home for the year ahead.

Happy La Fheile Bhride (Happy Saint Brigid's Day) everyone.

Elly at My Everyday Things sent me a wonderful Christmas package with beautiful items, an angel a star, a heart, a sachet of Christmas scents (everything so thoughtfully chosen, perfect gifts) and a drawing by her daughter(very special as there were some greetings written in Dutch), and a very sweet card with red and white (so you Elly) images on the front. They arrived all beautifully packaged. ( I was so excited I opened them before taking a photo). Thank you both for your thoughts and kindness it really means a lot to me.

This week another pretty package arrived this time from Marjolijn at Something White. I just about managed to contain myself and take a photo before I opened it up.

Lindt chocolates in a pretty pink tin, a magazine (I am going to look at now with a cup of Earl grey tea), a linen bag, serviettes, soap, body wash and L'occitane products and a beautiful card all tied with care and attention. Thank you my dear friend, I am delighted with your gifts and your kindness.

Marjolijn and Elly you are both very inspiring and creative, I am humbled by your generosity.

Big hugs,

Margie

Nollaig na Mna and Driekoningen

In Ireland, on 6th January, we celebrate Nollaig na Mna. It is the gaelic for Women's Christmas, a day that traditionally the men in the house do the housework and the cooking, as a "Thank You" for the work carried out by the women of the house in the run up to and including Christmas. As a feminist I think that it is really important for men and women to share the burden of housework and housekeeping all the year round, but I do know that in some cases the woman is the primary carer and will spend more time at home, and I do think that it is really important to acknowledge this work today.

In Belgium and Holland it is DrieKoningen, the day when the Three Kings arrived to Bethlehem having followed the star.

So to all my blog friends,

Happy Women's Christmas

Nollaig na Mna dhuit

Big hugs,


Margie

Seasons Greetings

It was Christmas Eve before Chez Margie was ready for the holiday season. Mr. Margie finished the book shelves and Leiny and I cleaned and tidied the whole house. Duane took the Christmas decorations down from the attic.

As a result of being so busy in work, I only made 15 handmade cards this year. I chose the tartan I used for the twins and had silver as a secondary theme.

Leiny looked so festive in her red billabong shirt, and was delighted to have the whole family together for the holidays. She has been knitting gloves as gifts.

She baked gingerbread cookies and I had the warm mulled apple ready when Mel and Chris arrived from their long drive and ferry trip.

Mel and Chris had a wonderful gift for us all. They are due a baby in July next year.

Happy Christmas everyone,

Big Hugs,

Margie