Today was our 14th wedding anniversary…
Richard rose early and went for a bike ride and had returned by the time I was awake. Caiden and I went out into the garden at dawn, the mist was so heavy and beautiful…
We found fallen autumn leaves, some acorn caps and fairies who have come to visit our garden, living in the sweetest little mushrooms…
Even a Bullbull came to drink from the fountain…
Richard and I went out together this morning and while we were out, I popped into a favourite little fabric shop to buy a pinking shears, I love these things, wonderful for cutting edges… But then I saw all this fabric and I couldn’t resist. The above fabric, I was hoping to use to make Roman blinds for my studio. The afternoon sun streams in and some blinds would be lovely. I have never made Roman blinds before, so if anyone has any suggestions or tutorials that they could direct me towards, I would really be most grateful! I have bought everything I need, but a simple how to would be much appreciated:)
Then I spotted this… Ok it is time, I have been saying I wanted to make a quilt for ages and Jenna asked me this morning if we could make a quilt together:) This would be a lovely collaborative project for mama and daughter:) So it is a done deal, we will soon be quilting:)
Couldn’t forget the blues…
This beautiful boquet was delivered for me this morning from Richard, the blooms and colours are so pretty and I will possibly continue with my tradition of dyeing some yarn with these flowers once they have started to fade and then knit something special with it …
We all sat out in our garden together and celebrated our anniversary with a special family tea, and had a beautiful morning, grateful for each other and all the precious moments in our life that we have shared over the last 14 years together… I am married to my best friend and I love him very much…
Happy Tuesday everyone…
Warmly
Linda
What a lovely way to spend an anniversery. Thanks for sharing it with us.
-Phyllis
14 years! How wonderful Linda— you two have created so much beauty together! Congratulations.
Happy anniversary, Linda! I hope you have many more happy years together. 🙂 I love the fabric, especially for the quilt. I hope you’ll show us the collaboration as it comes together. I’d love to see the yarn you dye from those flowers. How cool!
Happy Anniversary – I was an autumn bride too, such a wonderful time of year.
and happy quilting and blind making – i have made roman blinds, will look to see if i have the instructions somewhere.
Sounds like the perfect day – I love that you will use the flowers to dye something special.
Happy Anniversary Linda and Richard!
Namaste.
Happy Anniversary!
What a beautiful day and gorgeous flower bouquet !
All my best!
Sue :0)
Oh what a lovely day all around! Happy anniversary both of you! 🙂
What a sweet, peaceful celebration! Happy anniversary!
xoxo
Beth
Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple. I have so enjoyed getting to know you across the sea and this last shot of your beloved family sharing this special day together with joy and reverence is the icing on your *wedding* cake! Look at your four beautiful children that came out of your special love…You have been so very blessed…
Hugs,
Jen
Best wishes and warm regards for your special day. cheers Marie
such a lovely, inspiring piece! congrats to you and your partner. your last statement says it all 🙂
For those who have the eyes with which to see, and use them to look, the magic is in the small things, invisible to the casual eye. And the fabric of magic is made out of feeling each small event – the mist, the color of the flowers, the feel of the hand of the fabric against the palm – and the realization of love. A family is built year by year, day by day, out of small moments. Too sad that people are too quick to be unsatisfied, too quick to give up life on the small scale. You can’t build something beautiful in a few passionate hours, or days or months. And you build the real things with gratitude and service.
14 years. It says so much about you both.
happy anniversary!!!
Happy Anniversary Linda! Have fun with your new quilt project. The fabrics are beautiful.
Happy Anniversary and happy sewing!
Happy anniversary, Linda. That autumn bouqet is beautiful, and I love the idea of using them to dye yarn. It’s so special. A family tea in the garden sounds so wonderful.
Happy anniversary to you both – may the next 14 be just as special. I have a book with instructions for roman blinds and because you’re such a special friend you are welcome to loan it.
Happy anniversary!!
I love your roman blinds idea and that fabric.. can I steal some for dresses?! 🙂
What a beautiful way to share your special day together as a family. Many happy blessings on the yeah ahead