The weekend is over...

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Yes it's almost over, but I feel good because I got plenty done.  I forwent a night out for a productive night in - it's just got to be done sometimes.  I don't mind at all because I have plenty of social excursions lined up for the rest of the month... we're hosting a cocktail party in a couple of weeks to celebrate our engagement (about time too I think).  But this weekend was all about finishing projects, taking photographs and finding a home for new members of my green family (I'll share more about that soon).

I hope you've had a good weekend too.

Sharrowvale Market

Last weekend was Sharrowvale Market.  It comes along once in a while (I think monthly, but I'm not entirely sure) and I try to catch it when it's here because it's full of great stalls featuring local artists, crafts, vintage and antique items, yummy food and great music too!  I bought myself a few treasures this time around, and we also managed to bag a few great presents for friends (I'll share more later).

I feel so lucky to live in an area that offers such great opportunities to discover new local talent.  I just love markets full stop, but this one is a particular gem!

Tuesday's Tune: Trails and Ways

I don't know what it is about all this summery music at the moment, but I can't stop listening to it. Maybe I'm just feeling nostalgic. I need to find some new tunes with plenty of jingle-bell sounds to get me feeling more wintery - any suggestions?
Although I'm kind of getting into wrapping up in plenty of layers, and sticking my electric blanket on, I'm getting a bit bummed out by the darkening nights. It's making it pretty tricky to get any photos taken (unless I use my flash which I hate to do). I think I need a camera upgrade - yeah dark nights are the perfect excuse right? Haha, not like I need one (an excuse that is). I think I'll go do some research on photographing in poor light conditions... yes Lois, be productive.
Happy Tuesday.

Family

This last weekend was a busy one for me.  Saturday was spent with my Nana and Bampie taking them around Sheffield, going for lunch and then seeing a play - how civilised.  Me and Floyd had such a lovely day with them - they really are my favourite couple!

Sunday was spent with my little niece who turned 1!  She got lots of lovely presents, ate some pink cake, tried to climb into the washing machine and picked her nose quite a bit (as you can see).  All in all I've had a well needed weekend full of quality family time.  It's just got to be done sometimes hasn't it?

Lately

Autumn is most definitely upon us here in Sheffield and I quite like it.  The air is crisp and the leaves are turning - Autumn is a pretty time of year.  Lately I've been walking through the parks, taking in the changing scenery and wrapping up in some of my many scarves (as well as making some).  I've also been adding to my doily collection (yey!) which is inspiring me to make more giant ones.  I've tried a couple of prototypes, but I think I need to find a more suitable yarn before I'd be happy to list them in the shop.

With Autumn though comes longer nights, which is a bit rubbish when you have a long list of photography tasks to complete - not good.  I'm having to try and be really organised and take most of my photos at the weekend (which doesn't always work out if I've had friends over or a bit of a heavy night - I'll say no more).  This weekend I have my Nana and Bampie coming to see us... it's also my niece's 1st Birthday!  So plenty to be keeping busy with.  Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze some photos in here and there so I can share more with you than just Instagram pics.

Until then... x

Waffles

Continuing with the food theme... I don't have a waffle maker, but after watching this video I'm seriously considering buying one. A little less healthy than beans though I think. Oh well, everything in moderation right?

On a side note: check out 'Lovelier Words' - she has very kindly nominated me for the Leibster award! I'm so chuffed. I was nominated a little while back so won't be participating this time, but it still means so much to me that people enjoy what I put out here on my little corner of the internet *big smiles*.

Beans

I recently mentioned that I have been told I have a wheat intolerance.  Since I discovered this I have been cutting down on the amount of bread and pasta that I eat (which was really hard!) and eating other alternatives such as quinoa, chickpeas and beans.  Although it was difficult cutting down on the carbs, I'm quite glad that I was given a reason to do it because I have been feeling so much better since.  I still treat myself to the odd crumpet or bowl of pasta, but to be honest I'm not missing carbs as much as I thought I would - and beans are so versatile, cheap, tasty and let's be honest quite pretty too.

Do you have any good bean recipes?