.... thanks to a huge amount of help, we are in! Yes, the move is complete and I'm sitting in our new cottage penning my first post. The Sicilian and I couldn't have done it alone and words simply aren't enough to express our gratitude to all of our wonderful friends who have made this possible. We are already planning a supper party to host them and I'm already planning tea lights, trestle tables and cut flowers from the borders - yes, even my beautiful shrubs and bulbs have been carefully transplanted and once the weather warms they should enjoy their new sheltered position in the walled garden. The hens are happily exploring their new terrain and Violet is pacing the corridor in anticipation of her three day 'house arrest' curfew being lifted! She seems quite happy in the house but is clearly desperate to hot foot it outside to explore with the hens. Here is one last image of her enjoying the sunshine at the old cottage...
I am sure there will be plenty more snaps of her enjoying the new house and garden very soon! It might take a little while longer to sort out my creative 'hut'. The home office is currently piled high with boxes and furniture. As soon as I have a corner cleared I will show you the 'before' and a while later the 'after' - I have high hopes for my creative sanctuary but am in no hurry, the children's rooms are priority at the moment. But I am hoping to pen my next 'Inside Crochet' column from there, so better not hang around too long. Speaking of which, the March column is all about my love of vintage doilies, and a doily inspired coaster pattern. Here's my stack of samples - just a glimpse into my rather lengthy creative process! I think I worked out several patterns before deciding on the 'one', which is inspired by spring primulas....
And for those of you who have asked, I won't be changing the name of my blog/etsy/folksy shop - OneChurchillsGreen was where my creative journey found its' feet and it will forever hold a special place in my heart... lots of love xxx
Great blog. It's really nice.
Posted by: Internships | February 22, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Wishing you happiness in your new home. :)
Just love the look of the little doilies!
Vivienne x
Posted by: greenrabbitdesigns | February 22, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Sounds fabulous, looking forward to seeing more photos of the doilies and your new abode with the happy hens :-)
Posted by: Claire | February 22, 2013 at 08:13 PM
So happy you are settled in! Moving can be so overwhelming! Will look forward to the doily post :) Blessings to you as you continue to nestle in to your new cottage :)
Posted by: Nelli | February 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Wishing you every happiness in your new home! Wow, you already sound so settled. Looking forward to hearing about this new corner of creativity in Dorset.
Posted by: Alice Auperin | February 23, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Wishing you lots of happiness in your new home - I am sure it's going to look stunning very soon. And you even had some sun!
Posted by: dottycookie | February 24, 2013 at 02:26 PM
Very best wishes for you and your family in your new home. Looking forward to the photo's etc. Love your column in Inside crochet. A x
Posted by: Angela | February 24, 2013 at 02:59 PM
Thank you all so much for your lovely, kind messages - we are settling in and feeling quite at home already, I've even had time to do a little bit of crochet! All of your comments and encouragement mean so much to me and I look forwards to sharing this new chapter with you all xxx
ps. Violet went out today - and more importantly, she came back!!!
Posted by: Sara Sinaguglia | February 24, 2013 at 03:37 PM
Every happiness in your new home Sara :)
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | February 25, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Wishing you a very happy new home, Sara! Looking forward to rescheduling that postponed visit. :))
Posted by: Scrapiana | March 07, 2013 at 10:24 AM