Wonderful Wednesdays..........

....my best day is a Wednesday.

No work, because it's 'Grandaughter Day', when we get to spend the whole afternoon together (used to be the whole day from early morning but she's at nursery now for half the morning and will be at school come September!). So while I'm waiting to pick her up, my first stop is the local library. I've always loved going to the library - even though my boys gave me a Kindle for Xmas the year before last which has hardly seen the light of day. There's just something about the hardware of books themselves that I love - always been the case since I was knee-high - and the obsession has never left me. I browse the aisles for ages, looking for the latest titles from my favourite authors and if there's no joy there, I invariably end up in the 'craft' section where the variety of new and inspirational books with pretty pictures immediately draw me in. Here is a selection from my latest haul.

....Jane Crowfoot's latest offering is my favourite so far. It's filled with the loveliest images and although the projects seem traditional, they would also fit into a contemporary setting. Some of them are potential heirlooms in my opinion and in particular, this gorgeous cushion cover....

.....has my vote...

or what about this stunning crocheted throw/bedcover....

...love the colour scheme.....

....and what about this cheeky little felted rug?Although in this house, it's an accident waiting to happen when my feet get caught in the spaces between the flowers!

....another book which caught my eye was this one by Selina Lake and Sara Norrman.....

......fabulous colour......

....I think I could just about manage this look!

....sumptious room settings...

...but of course, they're all just lovely images in books....the real thing is a lot less inviting, especially on Wednesdays!..sort of a bit like this layout, in fact...

....but at least the animals are lined up neatly in a row....

.....perhaps I could draft in some help for the clean-up operation...

maybe Farmer Daisy might help with her tractor and trailer....

....on second thoughts, I'd best get on with it myself, she looks a little miffed!

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Have you been to the library lately and if so, what took your fancy - fact or fiction?

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