Mr. C says:

Update on us.

An overcast day wasn't conducive to doing anything other than having breakfast accompanied by an episode of Jeeves and Wooster before Fair Damsel listened to a Terry Pratchett story whilst I had a lengthy nap.

Later, Fair Damsel hit upon the idea of forgoing our traditional Sunday dinner in favour of Paella with chicken, chorizo (sausage), and mussels. It was absolutely Sunbeamadelicious!😋

Afterwards, we watched an episode of Death in Paradise.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Miss Watson loves to "help" me crochet. 

😹

#Watson #cats

Granny Square Of The Week - Week 49

"Embrace Square"

Source: The Untimate Granny Square Sourcebook 

#crochet

Happy National Hat Day!

The latest trend in the crochet community seems to be jester hats. So, I jumped on the bandwagon and made a fool of myself. 🃏

I finally used some yarn that my brother gave me years ago. I'd been waiting for just the right project. My resolution for 2026 is: stop hoarding and use it! No more saving things for a special occasion. Life is a special occasion.

#crochet #NationalHatDay 

I got behind again; so I did two squares this week.

Granny Square Of The Week - Weeks 47 and 48

"Watermelon Square" and "Fairy Wheel Square"

Source: The Untimate Granny Square Sourcebook

#crochet

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is

Peek-a-boo!

#Watson #cats #glimmer #glimmers

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is this cute teddy I spotted peeking around the corner at me when I was waiting in the camper while Mr. C ran an errand.

The statue behind him is Femne Flamme (Flame Woman) by Lise Tatin.

#glimmer #glimmers 

Mr. C got to make his snowman. We named him King Verence since we are currently enjoying the audiobook of 'Carpe Jugulum' by Sir Terry Pratchett. Mr. C says he's a master of unarmed combat.

#snowman 

Another stashtopus!

🎶 Papillon, mon papillon, je reviendrai à toi un jour. 🎵🦋

Mr. C and I just enjoyed our Galette des Rois or King Cake, traditionally eaten on the first Sunday after Januart 1st. I found the fève or "bean" which in modern times is represented by a tiny porcelain figure inside the cake. That makes me the king. 👑

#galettedesrois

I love making these octopi. I went though my leftovers stash and found some fun yarn. Mr. C asked if we can keep the blue one. Of course I said yes even though we now have 11 octopi in residence. I would never deny him anything I make and it means the world to me that he loves my creations. It's the biggest octopus I've made do far. I'm making another one with the same yarn now to give away.

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward

Happy New Year! 🎉

Bonne année ! 🪅

the last #sunset of the year in Gastines, France

#happynewyear2026 #HappyNewYear 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

21:05 hrs.

As if the debacle with The Lord Of The Rings boxed set hadn't been bad enough, another mystery unfolded late last night when Fair Damsel commented that she could finish a headband she was crocheting if she had pink hair elastic.

Me, "Isn't there some with the ones I gave you for Christmas?"

Fair Damsel, "You didn't give me any for Christmas."

Me, "I did... I wrapped them and put them in your stocking."

There followed a rapid searching of Christmas stocking, reusable Christmas paper box, bedroom, and finally the bag for recycled paper which is kept downstairs. Alas, it was all to no avail.

This morning, I was moving the laundry basket, where I had briefly stored the presents after wrapping them, when the peg bag fell open and there was her wrapped present of hair elastic.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

20:27 hrs

Today was my first opportunity to try and sort out a bizarre situation with one of Fair Damsel's Christmas presents that had caused great disappointment on both our parts when she opened it.

The present in question was an elegant boxed set of 'The Lord of The Rings' cup and saucer which I had presented to her as the last present of the day. Imagine her disappointment and my total confusion when she opened the box, reached inside, and l... withdrew a cup and saucer emblazoned with DC logos; including Batman and Robin.

This afternoon, I returned it to the store and was met with astonishment mingled with disbelief from the young male cashier. At first he informed me that he couldn't do anything because the time period for a refund had expired. There was a baffled silence from me before he relented and said that I could exchange it if they had another one instore, but that I would have to look for it myself. An hour later, I returned empty handed resigned to taking home a Batman and Robin set to hide in a cupboard. Fortunately, he took one look at me, smiled, and refunded the full amount paid.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

Well as much as it can be given the circumstances.

🙂☄️🌻🌞

Look what Mr. C rescued for me from Le Noz today. Poor thing! It's not drooping. Its just bent. It spent too much time wrapped in cellophane. I was glad to let it out. I'll give it TLC until it can be planted in the garden in the Spring.

#flowers

Last night I had a bath with one of the pink bath bombs Mr. C gave me for Christmas. I put on my pink nighty and new pink hand knitted Christmas socks. This morning I crocheted myself a matching pink headband. 💗 The Fairy Yarnmother who knitted my socks sends me her leftover yarn for my little projects; so, I had an exact match.

#crochet 

I got behind because of all of the holiday bruhaha; so I did two squares this week.

Granny Square Of The Week - Weeks 45 and 46

"Spike Square" and "Rose Square"

Source: The Untimate Granny Square Sourcebook

#crochet

Today I am thankful for the gift of warm feet.

The Hogfather came and he brought me my very own swamp dragon! Meet Errol! 😁 🐲

Santa came!

I got many lovely gifts today, but one had me perplexed at first. It was hard as a brick until I took it out of the packaging and it expanded. It's a U shaped pillow to put on my lap when I crochet to take the strain away from my elbows and shoulders. Brilliant!

 

Good morning, Sunbeams!

Bonjour, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

Miss Watson hopes you're all keeping nice and warm.