Penzance experienced one stunning day as a winter wonderland. The clock has now struck midnight and the magic has ended. The pavements are lined with brown slush and melt water is running down every road. At least we did not have time to bore of the icy festivities.
There are still some wonderful scenes remaining. Church Cove on the Lizard is looking lovely. Icicles cover the cliff face and sparkle happily in the sun.
Sunshine and icicles at Church Cove
Happy snow day x
Early morning snow on the Abbey Slip
I understand that snow can be problematic, and I am sure that the joy it brings might wear off after a while. But, we don’t get too much extreme weather down here and I was feeling a little bit left out.
Having been sent home from work, I am looking forward to an afternoon of mince-pie magic and I might even bake my Christmas cake.
Happy snow day!
My world is speeding up and my weeks are rushing by. It’s time to slow down and remember to stop and stare and take in the wonders of November.
Wonderful colour
I’m not so keen on the dark evenings, but the setting sun seems to amplify the soft colours of West Penwith. It is quite stunning.
November might just be my favourite time of year. It’s just getting cold enough for gloves and scarves and hats and blustery visits to the beach. The colder temperatures still feel like a little bit of a novelty. I know that come February, I will be craving some warmth, but at the moment I’m quite content to savour the winter chills.
Knitting is one of my favourite ways to relax. I love creating something and I love the gentle repetitive action of the bamboo needles. However, this weekend, I might have discovered a creative activity that is even more relaxing than knitting.
My little beads
Felt beads are so easy to make, they just take a little bit of patience as the wool is rolled in hot water and bubbles until it forms a solid bead. My current crafty plan is make a necklace, and maybe even some Christmas decorations.
…wool inspires passion, provenance, loyalty and increasingly is a positive force for social networking.
Campaign for wool, 2010
Happy Welsh sheep
Last month, the UK quietly celebrated national wool week. I missed it, but I definitely agree with the sentiment.
My latest hat has been created using Wool Britannia’s Aran in Rannoch Moor, it’s aptly named after a wonderful moorland wilderness in Scotland and I’m loving it.
My hat does fit, which is a massive bonus. The secret seems to be doing the maths before starting to knit. I’m still a beginner knitter, but now I’m becoming a confident beginner knitter; with a lovely purple floppy hat.
Autumnal leaves
I was too busy enjoying the extra hour in bed to realise that the clocks turning backwards mean darker evenings as well as the lovely lighter mornings.
It felt positively winter like as I cycled home from work in the dark, I was quite shocked.
However, the darker evenings do provide the perfect excuse to share my new favourite seasonal song.
I am loving The Kinks Autumn Almanac, it’s fabulously autumnal and just about perfect.
Friday evenings, people get together,
Hiding from the weather.
Tea and toasted, buttered currant bunsRay Davies
Warm greys provide calm
I like autumn. I love the colours, the cooler temperatures and the thrill of the last few sunny beach days.
As nature is winding down for the oncoming period of hibernation I’m desperate to join in. Yet I seem to be facing an increasing workload. I can feel my body fighting the busyness. It’s yearning to stock up on the wonderful autumnal veggies and get ready to hide away until the warmer temperatures return.
Every part of my soul is aching to spend the days wandering, collecting chestnuts and watching the leaves change colour.
To counteract the busiest time of year at work, I’ve been desperately trying to squeeze in time to wander around outside. The sea’s calming silver-grey colour has helped me relax by absorbing any stress.
I’m hoping that I can fit in enough autumnal relaxation to fulfil my bodies need to hibernate without actually locking myself inside surrounded by soup and blankets!
