Happy 5th Birthday, Miss Watson!

#Watson #cats 

Mr. C cooked us a fine big breakfast this morning which gave me the strength to get outside and finally plant the violas, aka pansies, aka heart's ease that have been languishing in the skylight garden into a large planter on the front porch. Mr. C pulled a bunch of weeds from around the porch but left the feral forget-me-nots because he knows how much I like them.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🌻!

#gardening #garden 

Easter Sunday Dinner with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...

Marrying an Englishman has led me to learn some recipes I might not have otherwise tried. Tonight's toad-in-the-hole with Lincolnshire sausages from Elliotts Boucherie was a triumph according to Mr. C.

#Easter #SundayDinner #cooking 

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Mr. C cooked me a lovely Easter breakfast 🦋 with fresh eggs from Sarah's chickens. He surprised me with lovely Easter flowers he picked out all by himself. 🥰

#Easter 

Joyeuses Pâques !

Happy Easter!

Life with Mr. C 🌞❤️🌻...

Mr. C: When I was walking past the church I heard a pigeon cooing and I wondered if it was cooing in French.

Me: It was cooing in pigeon. They don't coo in French or English.

Mr. C: pigeon English?

Me: 🙄 I walked right into that one, didn't I?

Mr. C: 😁

Miss Watson has been sulking all afternoon/evening because I was enjoying my new chair and wasn't on the bed where she could lay on me. I'm in bed now but she's still pouting. 😾

#Watson #cats 

Update on us:

18:55 hrs.

It's been a dismally grey and damp day but we wanted a few things; so, after a hearty breakfast, we ventured out in Sarah's car to La Guerche.

We started out at Le Noz in search of new rubbish and recycle bins for the kitchen which we happily acquired at a good price. We also found a great deal on Tulip brand "Spam" which we enjoy.

I had been a bit sad when I saw papasan chairs for sale recently but had to admit that we just didn't have room for one in the apartment. The lack of furniture is one reason I always appear to be in bed. There was no other comfortable way to watch TV. Imagine my delight when I found a smaller, foldable papasan style chair at Le Noz which is comfy and supports my back and can be stowed away when not in use.

We made a few more stops for necessities ahead of the long holiday weekend.

I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my new chair, sipping tea and eating cheese while Mr. C and I relaxed with Angela Labsbury as Miss Marple in 'The Mirror Cracked.'

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻

Another successful pattern test: a low sew Sunfish by Laura Dixon (IG laurascraftedcollectibles )

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWrEjb8jECN/?img_index=1&igsh=MTA4ZGxmZGV1OHdkaA==

I can't resist a pretty sunflower pattern. As I often do, I felt compelled to make 2 of these coasters and stitch them together to make a pouch. This time I joined them at the base of the petals so they could remain softly ruffled.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FHfxS-VWJR0?is=7OfLASoUFrR4aasi

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

I just finished this project that has been languishing in my WIP pile for some time. I didn't have enough of the green to make the tote bag design that I had in mind; so I improvised and I'm really pleased with the result. I also made a wee pouch/bag charm.

#crochet

I tried another fidget star idea using some letter beads from my crafting stash. I don't have many vowels left but I managed to spell a few positive French words:

SANTÉ = health (often used as a toast like "Cheers!")

BISOU = kiss

BONNE = good 

RÊVER = to dream

https://youtu.be/SkaGRpTZUD4?is=LGU1K29kJus9WaGh

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

Good morning, Sunbeams!

Bonjour, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

Pink forget-me-nots!

#flowers

Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

#sunset

Dans le jardin avec Mme C 🌞❤️🌻...

I weeded my herb garden and planted my new sage plant. I let my parsley go to seed last year and some new plants came up on the left. The plant on the right is lovage aka perennial celery.

I also have rosemary, thyme, chives, and field garlic.

I think Limonaid the horse's contribution 💩 has really benefitted the plants.

Out and about with Mr. 'n' Mrs. C 🌞❤️🌻...

We had a lovely drive to Elliotts Boucherie this afternoon. It's the first time we've made the just over an hour journey without either thick fog or rain.

We enjoyed the flora and fauna along the way. We brought home lots of sausages, bacon, pies, and other goodies.

We had pork pies and a nice salad for dinner. 😋

All's well in our world.

Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! 

Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil!

🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛

#Watson #cats

I crocheted a lucky star fidget toy.

J'ai crocheté un jouet anti-stress en forme d'étoile porte-bonheur.

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

https://youtu.be/SkaGRpTZUD4?is=lnvKFiK2UQguI4Oc

Happy St. Gertrude's Day!

#stgertrude

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

#stpatricksday 

It's pattern release day for The Cheeky Gift Gobbler by @casita.albita (IG)! I enjoyed testing this little cutie. Look at his 🍑! 😂

Here is the link: 

https://casitaalbita.etsy.com/listing/4472523687

#crochet