I am super excited to have finally finished this beautiful lap-sized white Retro Granny Square blanket! When I started this blanket, I had a selection of bright colours I chose to work with, but no final decision on my joining/edging colour. I was thinking maybe cream or white or turquoise, but didn't make my final decision until right at the end. Final result...
Happy birthday today to our sweet 12 year old daughter! It's been a busy few days with a sleepover with friends as well Mother's Day celebrations yesterday. Twelve years ago today this girl was born on Mother's Day... and she was and will always be the best Mother's Day gift ever! So thankful for her beautiful friends - good friends are precious...
With Mother's day only a couple of days away here in New Zealand, I really wanted to honour my Mum, Nana and the other beautiful ladies in my life. An Ode To Mum... My Mum comes from a long line of strong and amazing women. I was fortunate enough to grow up with both my Grandmother and Great Grandmother involved in my childhood...
Lately around these parts we've been laying low as hubby recuperates after having his knee surgery. It's taken a full week for him to start to feel normal again, and in that time I've realised that the nursing profession is definitely not my calling! I am so thankful for our nurses and doctors and free medical care here in New Zealand. It's so...