My all time favourite TV/Video/DVD viewing has got to be Brideshead Revisited for so many reasons, the characters, the setting of Castle Howard, the gorgeous cast, the story, the costumes, I could go on. The moment I always remember is when Charles Ryder is talking about the summer he spent with Sebastian and recalls them as Halcyon Days, that phrase has stuck with me for years. On various occasions, I have thought this is one of my Halcyon Days, it didn't even have to be somewhere grand or something out of the ordinary. I remember looking through the window into my tiny back garden before we moved house and seeing a row of tiny baby vests blowing in the sunshine. I remember laughing like a drain whilst whirling round on a carousel with my dad, totally embarrasing my mum by making her wave to us when we passed by at the ripe old age of 30 - me, not her!! This is even more poignant as my dad sadly died a couple of years later.Of course now my Halcyon Days always involve my little family.
I love this photo, it was taken at the local Sculpture Park when Twiglet had just started to toddle around with his Daddy this is one of my Halcyon Days. So now, tell me about yours?
I was going to take some photos today out in the garden you know, here comes Spring etc but 1. my camera needs recharging and I can't find the lead and 2. everytime we went outside it started to rain, so I've popped on the above photo that I took in Ireland last year of some pretty primroses instead :)
I was also going to post a photo of my very first knitted rabbit to give you a good laugh, but obviously I can't so here's a few pics of my previous craftiness, hope you like them.............
Here's a photo of an oriental folded ATC that I did for a Papercraftsunited ATC challenge. I LOVE oriental, the colours are so rich.
My first ATC incorporating shrink plastic, hey that wouldn't be an oriental theme again would it?
Here's a photo of an oriental folded ATC that I did for a Papercraftsunited ATC challenge. I LOVE oriental, the colours are so rich.
My first ATC incorporating shrink plastic, hey that wouldn't be an oriental theme again would it?
Now what a surprise here's some more vintage.............................
And finally, just to prove i'm not just a two trick pony, here's a cross stitch card representing my other obsession, gardening!!
And finally, just to prove i'm not just a two trick pony, here's a cross stitch card representing my other obsession, gardening!!
Lovely cards, i enjoy the garden too. Now i wanna see your knitted bunny, blog away !!
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Hi Twiggy! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'll have to have a think about what my Halcyon days would be - as you say, anything involving the family would have to be at the top of the list! Lucy x
ReplyDeleteOh my wiggy ... I didn't even know what Halcyon Days were until you so eloquently explained.
ReplyDeleteThe visions you paint with your narratives are always so vivid. Keep it up and I will look forward to my next visit and your next word painting.
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
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Whoops ... sorry but my 'T' button sometimes sticks ... didn't mean to call you wiggy LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments everyone.
ReplyDeleteMax that is so nice, I'm glad you enjoy my blog, I enjoy writing it. You're pretty eloquent yourself you know, I like your phrase word painting, it's really lovely.
Twiggy xx
I love your cards. The photo of your little one and hubby is a lovely photo, well taken.
ReplyDeleteYes I must admit I didnt know what a halycon day was either!!that needs some thought too.
have a lovely week x
Hi Twiggy, I'm afraid to say I've never watched Brideshead revisited properly, only seen bits of it, one day I'll have to watch it all, I think. Lovely little crafty things you have shown too, hope your camera is sorted soon, you must show your bunny before Easter!
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Hi Twiggypeasticks (what a great name), and your little boy being called Twiglet! Thanks for paying my blog a visit, I am always so pleased to get new comments, I'll put your name on my sidebar. I think my Halcyon Days are days spent out in the garden, especially when the sun is shining. Let's hope we get to see the knitted rabbit soon? x
ReplyDeleteI can't think of any Halcyon days. I shall have to think about it, I am sure I have had many though!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!
Hi, that really is a nice photo of your hub and Twiglet. I don't know what my Halcyon day would be- I'll have to think of that one. Looking forward to seeing your rabbit.
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Hello Thanks for your visit and comment , I had to go away and think after i read your blog, What are my Halcyon days, it did not take me long I had the best childhood, my sister and i use to spend the summer with our grandparents in Ireland and they lived in a very small seaside village, with a hugh sandy beach on their doorstep, and we had complete freedom, the sort of freedom that my children will never have. It always seemed to be sunny and we had lots of friends, oh happy days. Mullaghmore was heaven on earth.
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