January at an end

Gosh this month has flown...

After putting some thoughts down, I have been working on things but typically I have been busy with other things. There has been progress I now have corralled a section of house as my sewing area and have getting my patterns down on paper the making can just about start in full swing, now to allotting specific time in my week for sewing.  just dipping my toe in before taking a massive leap, small steps for me I think.

On a stitchy note the wonderful A Good Marriage  by Lizzie*Kate is coming on nicely, pictures will be forth coming.

Here's an update pic of my ever more gorgeous ripple blanket - it has grown so much and is a thing of lovliness.

January is one of those months that makes me feel like I'm not getting enough done this being said I have to parties in the planning, my dd is 7 in two weeks and the long-suffering man who is my other half is fast approaching 40 and I can not let the date pass without celebration so working on that one too;-)

and now to love and leave you, pictures will be added this week for a little colour;)

Sx                

So I've been thinking

I am not a fan of New Years eve and find the last day of the year generally depressing. I also do not 'resolve' to do anything or make any changes.

But....

I have been thinking, in fact my brain has been reeling over the last few days. These are just ideas and nothing fixed, but with my rediscovered interests and my frustrations as far as work goes I'm contemplating trying to turn what I love doing into a very small income and hopefully in turn leaving paid employment - thoughts anyone.

Another thought wheeling it's way through my tiny mind is that perhaps it is time to set myself a challenge...I despair at my lack of imagination at the meals I prepare so the idea is nagging - is it possible to try cook something different everyday. mmmm this has it's challenges..so it's still an idea forming and I guess there would be lots if exceptions so it still needs a bit of thought.

Well enough of my ramblings, there are some other ideas surfacing but I need to let them stew for a while.

Happy New Year all.

Sx

  Oh here's a little extra -  I did try something new - from our Christmas roast leftovers....(and the roast veggies got turned into soup ta-da)