Sunday, 5 October 2014

Autumn Shades

Now that school is in full swing and Little Man has settled in better, I've started running again in the mornings. I LOVE running. I'm not fast, and it isn't pretty, but it's wonderfully liberating, and I find it clears my head and sets me up for the rest of the day.


At the end of my run on Friday morning I took some pictures, with my phone, so they're not that great, but running with a digital SLR round your neck is not advisable. 
We are so lucky, we live in suburbia but have loads of green space around too. My run took me down leafy paths alongside the river. 


Autumn was in evidence all around: berries, seed-heads, crispy crunchy leaves. Gorgeous gorgeous colours.












Oh dear the sky is looking a bit gloomy now .....


Best head for the path where the sun is still shining ....


Back at home, feeling inspired by all the autumn-colour-gorgeous-ness, I finally made a decision on the yarns to use for my autumn blanket. Back in August in Florida (bear with me, I know it sounds random) I bought a load of lovely scrummy yummy new yarn in loads of lovely scrummy yummy colours. Most of which were bizarrely autumny. I mean, why would I be choosing autumn colours when it was flipping BOILing ?!  Since we got back I've been trying really hard to finish off some other bits and pieces before embarking on a new project. But sod that :) I can't wait any longer :)


Look look look look look !!!!! Gorgeous or what! 


I tell you, I might not even bother to do the blanket, I might just leave the basket sitting about looking all colorful and amazing. 


And I did manage to finish one other project, a scarf that's a Christmas present. It's currently half-blocked so I can't do a proper ta-da yet, but here's a little preview ....


Repeat after me .....
I must not start new blanket until pink scarf is done and poppy squares are finished.
I must not start new blanket until pink scarf is done and poppy squares are finished.
I must not start new blanket until pink scarf is done and poppy squares are finished.
I must not start new blanket until pink scarf is done and poppy squares are finished.
......
xxxx

12 comments:

  1. Good for you to run.. I hope it stays dry for you for a while. You picked gorgeous colors in your yarn! What brand are they? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  2. Good for you running., glad to hear your son is starting to settle, it takes a while, doesn't it? Your autumnal yarn colours are absolutely beautiful, look forward to seeing what you make with them! X

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  3. I am so happy for you that you are getting the time to run and that your son has settled in. Love the Autumn colors, and just so you know today was a high of 78 degrees, I mean I almost need a sweater!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  4. So glad your son is starting to settle down and good for you for running, well done. Love the colours of the new yarn.

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  5. Once my foot is properly healed I am determined to start running. Everyone says it's so good for you, and makes you feel great. Mind you, I'm not sure that mid-winter will be the best time to start! Enjoy your week.
    x

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  6. It was lovely to go on your run with you, and much less tiring than if I had gone out!! Love your new yarn colours, they look so pretty together, you could just enjoy rearranging them for a while and then you won't feel bad that you have started something new before you have finished your other projects! xx

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  7. Lovely photos of autumness (is that a word?!) and I love that yarn it looks scrummy! Good luck with the scarf and resisting temptation ;) x

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  8. Where you live looks very pretty - I bet you enjoy your morning runs. Please don't leave that gorgeous yarn (which does look really nice) in your basket !! Make something that you'll enjoy for many years and of course don't forget to show us the FO. Have a nice week. xox

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  9. Ha ha you made me laugh-just give lovely and start on those gorgeous balls of wool-they do look scrummy indeed, too cruel to keep them waiting.
    Your scarf looks very pretty, look forward to the reveal.
    Happy running, I admire that you do.
    Helen

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  10. Good to hear that Little Man is settling in to school life :) Your running route is very pretty, and I love your autumnal coloured yarn. What a lovely set of colours! Looking forward to seeing what you make with them X

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  11. Those yarn colors are really pretty. I think they'll make a gorgeous blanket. I enjoyed seeing the fall color changes around you and I think it's awesome that you're running, good for you. :)

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  12. Love all your pretty fall colors and crochet! So many great projects!

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