A Royal Affair...

Final countdown to the Royal Wedding of William and Kate...

It's a very Royal Affair here at River Cottage...
The excitement is building and preparations have began...

The pearls are dusted off...

The tea is brewing...and cakes are cooked...

It's not too late to Call Me William !!!

Decorations and Royal memorabilia everywhere...

Let the celebrations begin...

Oh I almost forgot...

I have a cottage William...

If that helps...

I think that this may clinch the deal...

Don't you?

Going High Tech...

Going High Tech...

The granny way...

E-Book and Laptop bags...

I made Sara's Boutique bag a little bit longer for the E-Book Bag

and the Laptop Bag wider and much longer...

I have popped these two into the shop in town...

and I hope they find a new home over the weekend...

I hope everyones weekend is as bright and granny good as the colours of these...

New Look to Mr Vintage...and a NEW CUSHION...

Mr Vintage has a new home...
He is looking rather cute and loves his new look...
Here he is decked out for a few pics...
In Granny Goodness...in all it's glory...

These two super Granny blankets will be in my etsy shop soon...

They are made by my Mum...

and full of grannyness...

I had some help today ...

And as you may notice from the next pic...

This is my Newest cushion...

Granny Flats…

My granny lived in a block of flats
three storey’s high,
I can picture it right now
and I don’t even need to try.

Frangipanis in my hand
teddy in the other,
Slowly up the many stairs
walking with my mother.

I’m staying with my granny
time that I now miss the most,
Her flat with many windows
overlooking the city to the coast.

I would hug her tight and breathe her in
and smell that granny smell,
There’s nothing that replaces it
a tear rolls, it’s just as well.

Hand in hand through the park
and down to Darby Street,
Past our favorite bench
where we would sit and rest our feet.

Talking to the grocer
memories of a time now past,
When bread was bread and milk was milk
and fruit and veg would last.

Heading back with bags now full
much slower than before,
Spending time together
always meant so much more.

Now days grow old as we do
and noon turns into night,
Till there is no city below us
just a sea of starry light.

Teddy in hand and snuggled down
between blanket and blue sheets,
The soft warmth of comfort
puts me straight to sleep.

My granny lived in a block of flats
Three storey’s high,
She would see me from her window
as wave to me goodbye.

I still need to test this pattern out...With Kate...

So it might be a little while before it is out...

In the mean time...

Grab a cuppa tea and a few biscuits...

Nab that comfy chair...

and enjoy the veiw with me...

Well worn grannyness...

After seeing these boutique bags

on Sara's blog

I knew they had just the right amount of 

Grannyness

to give them a try...

After taking a few snaps...

I remembered my mother saying...

"when your my age your hands will look just like mine"

yes...

mine are looking very much like I remember my mothers looking at my age...

Maybe a few more gallons of
Vaseline intensive care could help...

Or maybe that's just what they are meant to look like...

older...wiser...and well worn...

I hope this Easter brings

much joy and lots of hugs from some

older...wiser...and well worn hands

from family and friends you adore...

Working Day Out...

What a week it has been...

I have been crocheting till I can no longer crochet anymore...

and them some...

I have worked for the day in a little Gift-Nursery Shop

in town that not only has some gorgeous

items and plants...

But also sells my Granny wares...

It was a rather brisk and cold wet day...

But I didn't mind...

Lots of amazing plants everywhere I looked...

Fantastic organic seeds...

Very quirky shop fittings...

Like this drum tin cupboard...

and vintage dress dolly...

Both of which are not for sale...Oh I wish...

These two Beanies were whisked away by some lovely shoppers

by the end of the day...

and just SO much to look at...

I wasn't at all weary by the end of my day...

I do hope you enjoy seeing some of my pictures of my day at work...

I shall leave you all with some Granny Goodness...

A beautiful bunch of Dahlias...

Bursting with colour...

Nothing like a lovely burst of colour to start a weekend...

Sunshine...

Family...

and lots of crochet...

Just what I am looking foward too...

How about you?

Just So Darn Cute...

Thank you all so much for the amazing response 

to my latest Grandma's Picnic Cushion

listing...

I am thrilled as

all 5 patterns ran out the door...

The Grandma's Picnic cushion pattern is now re-listed

without the bonus offer...
Sorry for those sweeties who may have missed out...

Granny Square Apron...
Pattern and inspiration to make it ...
Found on Sara's Blog...

I have loved this pattern so much
that I had to make another...

I could even do more...

This is just the epitome of Granny Goodness...
A unique combination
that has all the right elements...

Apron...
Which conjures up everything from baking, kitchens, sharing,
working, teaching and comfort...I could go on and on...
Granny Square...
Where do I start,
the distinctive image that is conjured up for crochet the world over...


But really...I just think it is so darn CUTE!!!

Exclusive Offer for My New Pattern Release...

Grandma's Picnic Cushion PDF

and exclusive offer of ONE free pattern...
If you buy this pattern you will be able to choose one free pattern from my etsy shop...
Just include the name of the pattern you would like in the "note from buyer" section on checkout...

then these two patterns will be e-mailed to you for the price of only 

the Grandma's Picnic Cushion pattern...
This offer will only be for this pattern and will only be for a limited number...

There are 5 patterns listed at this offer... 

Once offer ends...It will re-listed at the original pattern price without free pattern...

 As thank you for all of your lovely comments 

and encouragement with this new pattern...

I have listed this special offer for 5 lucky readers...

So please be quick if you are in need of crocheting some sunshine and summer

into your home...

The cushion I crocheted above was for a bargain price of $9 in yarn,

some buttons and a cushion insert...

and I think that is pretty amazing and affordable for most people...

You don't have to spend a huge amount of money

to make something that is pretty and practical...

My grandma was a firm believer in this...

Through recycling, reusing and rescuing vintage finds and practical items

we can all incorporate some Granny Goodness into our everyday life...

I will be back very soon

with more colour and granny crocheting...