Day For One's Self...

It is Saturday and that means new flowers for me. I couldn't pass up these loves.

Flowers to me are the equivalent of a nice spa day. They calm me and bring sunshine into my sometimes confusing world. I needed flowers this week. I had a short week at work due to some complications with my health. My recent visit to the hospital was due to "Woman Issues" that I have had for a while, which have just recently worsened causing me to have to make a decision I did not want to. I am not trying to get the "poor thing" reactions, only to share that I have come to a realization that everything truly does happen for a reason. Sometimes things are put in our path to divert us on a new and more fulfilling road. During these times I am never surprised how amazing my family and friends are. 

On to how my Saturday is coming along. I told you earlier that I joined a potholder swap and a 12 in" square swap. I have made sure that I am ahead of schedule so that none of my swap partners will receive late treats. In addition I signed up as an angel (someone who is able to fill in for people who are not able to make their squares for one reason or another). So I received an angel message last night that one group was in need of a square, so away I worked last night.

The top one with pink is my angel square. I loved that the recipient wanted something feminine and pink-I was all about that.:) The bottom one is for my 12 in" swap group July member. This members wanted a semi-solid square with earth-tones. I found both patterns on-line thanks to Google, pink and earth-tone.

When I  not working on 12 in" squares I am flipping through the pages of a new book from the sister. She calls it her selfish gift. (She has already gone through and decided which ones she wants)

Sounding like a nice lazy Saturday so far? Just wait, it gets better. Still need to add food and a movie to the schedule.

How about some fresh delicious fruit to nibble on with a sweet chick flick?

A Saturday for the soul indeed!

XO

ANDI
 
 

P.S. Lucy ZigZag Blanket still under construction, still waiting on some more yarn to complete it. :)
 

 

Comments

[Marilyn]

Pretty flowers....so graphic
I got some too, really LOUD and bright roses.....yellow with a touch of orange on the edges......for the hubs for father's day.....we do that....
I'm all over with the woman's stuff....being an old lady has it's pluses!!
Those two blocks are really lovely...especially the earth toned one. Like all the shells....texture
I think I have the same book....liked the photo on the front....haven't done anything from it tho".....isn't that the way?

Enjoy your yummy looking nibbles and the chick flick....I'm off to have a peach...yumm!
and take care of yourself.... :)

[Andrea]

Love the potholders. That movie is adorable. I just recently watched it. Hope the rest of your weekend is great!

[ruth marie]

Sorry to hear you've had a bit of a crappy week. Hoping things get better for you xxxx

[twistedknitter]

Good for you for claiming the weekend for yourself.

Your granny squares are dreamy and peaceful.

I'm sorry about the unexpected health concerns - you'll be in my thoughts! Take care of yourself.

[Emily]

Hope you're feeling better, love! You're a strong person--one of the strongest I know--and you'll get through the challenges with grace! Love the squares--is the earth tone one out of the soy I gave you? It looks lovely!

[raina]

I love pot holders - I have yet to crochet my own. I did buy some from Emma Lamb, her potholders are so amazing. But I would love to try some of my own.

[Monica C]

Um the sister needs you to finish her blanket. jk : )

[Kellie Rizo]

I LOVE the flowers. One of my favs. Oh and your pink pot holder is divine. I love the rose colored yarn. It's so beautiful and of course very feminine.

I love that your sister gave you a book, the selfish book. LOL. I love it! If I had a sister who could do what you do--I'd totally buy you books and then tell you what I wanted you to make me. :)

Oh and no fair. That fruit & cheese tray has me hungry. Now I'm wondering if blueberries and pepperjack is going to be enough to hold me over until I can get some grapes. Those looked so good!

Have I mentioned that I love your blog?
-Sigh of contentment. :)