Monday 29 July 2013

Dorset and Devon Delights.......

Well, as far as family holidays go, this one ticked all the boxes!!!
We had the beaches, scenery, fantastic accommodation.....and wonderful sunny weather! Brilliant!
I fell in love with the quaint little towns and villages. The houses made of stone, their gardens packed with flowers....nowhere ever seemed too crowded, too busy....just the way we like it!
Lyme Regis is just the most perfect little seaside town.
I got caught up in the detail of the house and buildings, so much to take in, so much individuality.....the windows, doors, mouldings, (think my family got fed up of me say "Ooooh look at that!")
I loved, loved, loved the colours too.....
Rows of beach huts, not as elaborate as the ones in Suffolk and Norfolk, but so colourful!
Oh and the boats, bobbing along by the waters edge.....I love boats!
We drove all along the Dorset and Devon coast, visiting little coastal towns, stopping off here and there, no plans, just doing as we pleased. Lots of lovely shops, more of that next time....and little purchases too, of course!!!
The picture above are of Hive Beach which was just stunning! Great cafe too!
Lots of wildlife, from the fantastic flowers to beautiful butterflies....we fed the birds each morning and watched an array of little beauty's, too quick for me and my camera, but the squirrel obliged! We also had rabbits, deer and a pheasant called Bart visit us each day!
The coastline is just amazing...we searched for fossils....founds a couple of tiny ones too but no whole skeleton this time!
These were the views from our holiday home...we looked out onto the most magnificent valley, the bottom right was taken at 5am, watching the sunrise whilst everyone slept, hooking away was amazing!
Talking of hooking away....I've brought a little vintage basket (or two, well actually three but who's counting!) to store my ever growing yarn collection! I hooked away, on the beach, in the car (not easy, especially around corners!) and looking out to my wonderful view!
Well My Lovelies, that's all for now, I'm afraid this wasn't planned as I hoped, not really my thing, and I know there will be loads I've missed out! I will do another post.....on shopping, lovely little shops, National Trust, and meeting special people!
We are off to Wales tomorrow so I will be quiet once again, if you are new here, Welcome....I hope you are enjoying your visits!
Thanks all who are popping over to Instagram to say hi, I won't be able to post any pictures whilst we are away as there will be no Internet! (I can't post from my phone)
Oh and I'm sorry my posts look a bit squashed, Blogsy seems to be squashing everything up and I'm not sure why!
Bye for now!
Ada Bea......still on Holiday High! :) xxx
 
Four have a fab holiday in Delightful Dorset and Devon!

 

Saturday 27 July 2013

Hello Again.....

 

Well Hello Lovely People!
We're back from our fabulous family holiday....seen so many lovely things, the scenery was amazing, the weather great....so much to tell you!
I need to plan what I'm going to write, not my usual style I know, but I've taken sooooo many photos! So here's just a taster!
I'm slowly catching up on all the loveliness here in Blogland, I've really missed you guys!
I've managed to post a few pictures on Instagram, I'm adabea1 if anyone wants to have a look!
I will put a post on soon....we are off to Wales to visit relatives next week so will be 'gone' again for a few days. Oh....and I've vintage buys to show....there's sooooo much choice down in Devon and Dorset!!!
(I'm the one with the pink toes should you be wondering!
Bye for now!
Ada :) xxx

 

Friday 19 July 2013

Bye....Bye!

 

Well My Lovelies, I am full of glee.....I'm off to see the sea!
My little vintage suitcase has been filled, ok so it's actually a black holdall, but anyway you know what I mean!
I'm so sorry I've not had chance to visit anyone this week, it really has been full on but I will catch up with you when I return.....I'm soooooo excited!!!
Thank you all so much for your good wishes, and advice on where to go down in Lyme, it's very much appreciated!
My yarn has been packed....oh and I've joined Instagram! Bit difficult with a Blackberry phone, but I can use my iPad to pop the photos on and Instagram from there. If I can share some holiday photos I will. Have I mentioned how excited I am?!!!
If you care to follow me I'm adabea1. Oh Dear! Something else to get addicted too! (Don't worry though my blog is my first love!)
Hope you all have a lovely week, and I will let you know all about my adventures when I return!
Bye for now!
Ada (who is very giddy with excitement!!!!!!!!!!) :) xxx

 

Monday 15 July 2013

Monday Morning Merriment.....

 

This is the only day I have 'free' this week, a friend is popping over for coffee this afternoon, so this is a relaxing day for me....yippee! (Bathroom needs a clean, but I will ignore this fact for the next few minutes!)
So Making Me Merry this Monday Morning......
Finding new homes for my little (large!) stash of yarn....really MUST revamp that trolley...not liking the brass effect, not me!
Merry Minnie, I hardly see her these days, she's always off exploring, but she always finds the best places to rest when she's home!
Finally eating from the garden, I carefully labelled everything but some bird removed all the labels....makes for interesting eating combinations! (Mr Bea, please cut the lawn!)
Delicious Strawberries, baby sweet peppers, can't wait for those!
Morning Bench all ready, once bathroom sparkling of course, definitely can't wait for that!
Blues skies, Little Bea and I had a detailed conversation about the blue sky on the way to school this morning. She noticed lots of different shade of blue.
"Why do I notice all the different blues Mum?" She asked me. "It's because you're an artist, you notice things so you can draw them. Most people miss the details but you notice them, artists notice details!" She then went on to tell me she's going to be a singing artist, I think perhaps she will be!
Flower practice!
She always makes me smile....
Finding my Little Deer on top of the typewriter, Little Bea has been playing again!
Flowers from Mr Bea, he's not prone to flower buying so this was a very Merry Moment!
My new Holiday Outfit....sale on at White Stuff! Yay! Love the details.
We are off on our holidays at the weekend....soooooo excited, this is our first 'proper' (girls words, not mine!) holiday in a few years, we normally go camping, but I'm not sure I'm up to that this year. I love camping but it's a very physical holiday! (Tent will go up in the garden, if we can rope in a volunteer to help put it up! I got to have some nights under canvas!)
We are going to Lyme Regis, so any helpful tips of where to go, shop, eat, beaches etc would be greatly appreciated!!! SO EXCITED...just hope the weather holds!!!
Lots of people have asked about my Sunburst Blanket, well it's from Issue 2 of Mollie Makes! Talking of magazines....
I've been planning, one day........
I was lucky to win this great book in Claire's giveaway, it's going to live in our car over the summer, help us identify all those wild flowers! Thank you Claire, and thanks to Sarah Ravens team for providing the book!
And talking of Giveaways..(I really don't plan any of these posts you know!!)
The Giveaway winner is...... Lemon Loves! Well Done...please contact me and I can send it off to you!!!
I'm closing my Etsy Shop tomorrow...so please if you need anything grab it while you can!
Thanks for all your comments, your thoughts and your support....hopefully back later in the week, if time allows! Packing to be done....SO EXCITING!!!
Bye for now,
A Very Merry, Ada Bea :) xxx

 

Friday 12 July 2013

Yummy Yarn!!!

 

 
Christmas has come early this year......I'm one very excited Ada Bea!
 
 
One delicious parcel arrived this week......
 
 
I've been walking around with a grin on my face!
 
 
Wools Warehouse were having a sale.....
 
 
I couldn't resist! Thank you to everyone who's brought a little vintage wallpaper in my sale this week.....it means I've been able to indulge!
 
The colours are just fabulous and from 90p a ball....think I might need a few more, some lighter colours are missing!!!
 
 
I've got a little project in mind....it will needs lots of flowers, this is my attempt this morning, lots more practice needed! I'm not even sure what I have in mind can be done, but I'm going to give it a go, I'll let you know how I'm getting on!
 
 
I've had lots of interest in the granny squares I've been making. The pattern is from issue two of Mollie Makes, I don't think I can show you because of copy rights but its an easy one to follow, otherwise I wouldn't be doing it! It a pattern from Jane Brocket.
 
Think I've made about 1/4 of the squares I need.....
 
 
I've also been devouring this, I've also been looking through all my old issues of Mollie Makes, looking at what I can make, well eventually, when I learn how to follow a pattern....I'm still struggling with that one! Oh and the tension!
 
 
Now....just need to find a place to store it, but of course I've got to be able to see it, so I can droooooooool over it!
 
I've been thinking about the irony of life this morning, as I was trying to make my flower, no wonder I kept having to unravel it!
 
Irony One: parenting children isn't always easy, parenting a child who's extra special can be more of a challenge, and requires extra energy and patience. Parenting a child who's extra special, when you have a condition which makes you feel exhausted a lot of the time, just seems well....very ironic!!!
 
Irony Two: why, despite being very careful, when you remove a white wash from the washer, there's always a black sock in there!
 
Thank you everyone who's entered the giveaway! Thank you to everyone who's leaving messages and comments, lots of you are new here, "Hello and Welcome"!
 
And Thank You for all the 'mentions' I've been getting on your blogs! You really are a great bunch, and you are definitely helping me get through them 'difficult' bits!
 
Bye for now.....have a super weekend!
 
Ada :) xxx
 
Etsy News.....
 
Wallpaper sale continues for a few more days....and I've listed some more of the lovely Marks and Spencer Pink wallpaper! It's in my Brights Vintage Wallpaper packs....only 2 listed!
 
 
And I will also be listing a roll of this wonderful retro wallpaper!!,
 
 
Well.....I need more yarn!!!! :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx