Books

Who stole my week? I can't believe how fast the last week has gone by. And yet I can't think of a single thing that I've achieved.
I have been crafting, but nothing is actually finished yet. And yet I've had more time to work this week than usual, as Bella went to the childminder's twice instead of just on Monday.
I feel a little like Ray Milland at the moment, but instead of a weekend I've lost a whole week!
Anyway, we all know that the words are just blah blah blah, and that it's the pictures we're really interested in ;)

This beauty arrived through my door today. Which confused me because I didn't order it. How did they know, I wondered. How kind of them to send it to me*

More Coney Rabbits in mid make.

And a peek at something new that I'm quite excited about.

And finally, here's a pile of books that have taken up (permanent) residence on my corner table. I was intending to take a photo for Corners of My Home, but then I thought about it and realised that when I'm looking at (loving!) the photo's on Corners, I always wish that I could see what books people have. 

I was also thinking about this post here  (scroll down to the post about books) and how much it resonated with me. Like Diane, we have books in every room. And I find it really strange when I'm in someone's house and there are no books. I have a couple of friends that have absolutely no books in their homes and no matter what else is there, it always feels empty to me.
And then there are the friends that have mountains of books..

And oh boy, I can spend days in this room. It's so relaxing and so condusive to creating and I don't think it's a coincidence that it's in the home of a long line of artists. It is one of my favourite rooms ever, especially early on a sunday morning before anyone else is up.
So no Corners, this week, just a pile of books.

(and just as an aside, does anyone else get really paranoid about their posts? I am finding it harder and harder to write here, because I'm constantly aware of how dull it all is. I often have ideas for posts but then when I start writing them I just think 'oh no one is going to be interested in this' and delete it all. Maybe I should only post pictures. Or maybe I've just got bad pms.)

Comments

[Toni]

I think it's just PMS. I love your posts. You are just writing about life and I like your life! You are a friend chatting about what's on you mind, and that is so normal. Don't apologize!

Now, pray-tell, who's house is that with all those books?!

[Heather]

I have the opposite issue...my pictures...not so inspiring as I am really just a wanna-be crafter with no crafting happening so nothing to talk about and no pictures of projects. I like your blog because you do have interesting things to say and of course lovely pictures!

[shelly]

You have the BEST fabrics!!! I love looking at your picture to see the great fabrics you have. You really have a great eye for them.

[Kristina]

No no no....do words too!!! Not just photo's....love photo's, but DO do words too...my pms'ing friend ;o)
Can't wait to see your new project....did you make the pillow it lays on?

[Mirre]

It looks like you have been very busy this week! I can't wait to see the result!!
Don't be afraid to post anything; I always love reading what you have to say :)

[Chris Howard]

Silly goose! Go ahead and post whatever is happening or whatever thoughts are crossing your mind. This is your blog, and people (like me) come to read it to be a part of your life. I find a lot of inspiration from your blog just reading about the crafty things you are making, and I enjoy the "slice of life" I'm getting from the other side of the pond. I'm not sure what you are making, but I have to say I love the embroidery. Have a great day and a great weekend and eat some chocolate for that PMS!

[tuscanycastlegirl]

Write about what-ever-you-wish....we have enough in our live's to feel paranoid about...like parenting. I havn't posted in two weeks on my blog...I'm just having a bit of a blog rest. I love reading your entries...totally not boring.
Everyone here is so interesting....I totally agree with your "book" theory..I ,too, have some friends who have no books in their house...now that's boring.

[Kristy]

I can honestly say I never find your posts boring pictures or not!I check everyday to see if you are there:)I would love see inside that farmhouse kitchen book!Those coney rabbits look beautiful I think might not be able to resist!My fave sold too fast last time:( Who does THAT room belong to?!!

[jean]

Dull!! Indeed not! I love reading your posts, with all the wonderful fabrics and textures. The slightest thing can set one's mind in a new direction. Looking forward to seeing the new project. Such lovely needlework.

[lesley]

Keep posting and I don't mind if there are no photos. Photos are nice, but its like catching up with a friend every time you post.
I couldn't get rid of all my books just before I moved house, and it was really comforting to put my favourite Paul Austers back on the shelf after the move.

[Ali]

Don't be paranoid about your posts. I love reading them (and the pics). I know what you mean though - it's really hard not to self-censor. I struggle against posting for 'the audience' and not myself.

Loved seeing your book pile - I'm always scrutinising the sheves on people's pictures.

[MIjk]

You're nuts, You are NOT boring, never. I know the feeling though.
I've decided that I read blogs for inspiration ànd identifiction so when I write a weird post or a boring one or one with stupid mistakes there will be someone identifying (I sure hope. Oh and the friens with the library house , wow just wow. Just jealous..

[capello]

It has to be just the PMS. But in all honesty, I've been having some "surely the internet doesn't want to hear about the mundane aspect of my life EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. But I keep getting readers and comments, so I guess it is all good.

Seriously, I need to be more exciting.

But you? You are fabulous.

[LLA]

pms or no pms - I always find your words (and pictures) interesting! Don't change - keep being you!

[LLA]

oh - and I am thrilled that there are going to be more coney rabbits! I just love them....

[Julie]

I agree with everyone else here! Keep up the great posts..Graham & Green..hmmm

[Catherine]

Totally - I'm aaaalways thinking that I must bore people witless with my posts ;)

I love all the photos you're posting though - very nifty. Love the lampshade, too - thats on my list of to-do's too!

Nice to meet a fellow UK crafter!

xx

[Maya]

I think you write with a lot of talent! also, you have great talents when it comes to crafting. I'm always tempted to buy wool and felt and nice fabrics I find, but they just lie around my study waiting for me to do something with them. Actuall, I told you I've only started learning how to sew now. I've always had the inspiration, and I hope I DO something with it already!
As to the PMS - I know very well how it is, and sometimes, when my husband is annoyed with me he tells me I have PPMS - permanent PMS :)
I also love books. I think books tell a lot about the personality of their owners - even if they have not been read yet, and even if they are trashy - I find it easier to like people who read, even if they read garbage. I just find them more interesting...
Have a great and inspirational week!

[Simmyb]

I think lots of people go through this 'who wants to read anything I have to write' stuff. I certainly feel that way sometimes and I think it's about connection. We all like to feel connected in some way now that we don't live in communities. I think deep down a lot of people are lonely holed up in their homes with their babies and blogging is our family so to speak. We 'chat' with people, see what their up to, show them what we've made, encourage and inspire each other. I think it's replaced the extended family. So keep writing anything that comes into your head we love it.