It’s the start of a new week, and a review of the past few day here in blog land.  We’ve been very lucky weather-wise in Norfolk so far this Autumn.  I’ve watched the  forecasts and seen just how much wet, windy and stormy weather has been hurtling around the UK, and we’ve got off very lightly.  There are positives to being on a bump sticking out into the North Sea, our own micro-climate!  It’s a bit nippy though, the fire’s been lit the past few evenings, and I’ve been glad of my wristwarmers whilst sitting at the computer in my new little office! Despite the fact it’s warmer in the house, my faithful companions have chosen to be out in the studio with me, just keeping an eye…

…you just never know when I might suddenly decide to open a packet of pet treats and eat them all myself!

Last week’s needlefelt Robins have come home to roost on wreaths and hearts…

I haven’t put them on Etsy though as I’m having a slightly panicky moment about filling a craft stall at the end of the month.  It’s a real juggling act knowing where to place things when the things you sell are all individually made.  Can you see my lovely second hand find in the photo, by the way?  A metal and wicker corner shelf unit, perfect for displaying little lovelies at craft fairs and in photos.  Since my visit to the DIY Oxfam shop in Camden last month, and meeting the Buttonbag ladies I’ve revived my love of poking about in Charity shops.  I’ve tried to limit my visits to just donating, and not accumulating more ‘stuff’ , but old habits are hard to break!  (There’s a blog post in the offing about my other purchases, so watch this space!)

Higgins and I have been making the most of the dry weather while it lasts with some doggy walks.  I really ought to be spending some of that time gardening, but Higgins can only think of one reason why I should be in the garden, and that involves a ball, not a trowel!  Still, it gives me a chance to appreciate the Autumn colours and spectacular Norfolk skies…

 

and there are rose hips galore…

…and this weeks mystery object growing on the wild roses!  I can’t for the life of me remember what this is…can you?

…and a bit of fun with a feather!

Well, ironically, since I started writing this post the heavens have opened!  The rain is hammering on the skylight, I can’t hear Gardener’s Question Time, or myself think, so I’m going to call a halt and go inside to the fire and my crochet patchwork.  I’ll leave you with a link to Handmade Monday over on Handmade Harbour and I’ll be back soon…x