...due to a string of rainy and grey days has been taking its toll on my spirits of late, making me feel very sluggish and uninspired; so what to do to try to lift my spirits and counter all the gloominess? Well, why not pull out a basket of scrap yarn in cheery colours and crochet bunches and bunches of flowers! I call this type of exercise which makes me throw colours together and explore all sorts of yummy colour pairings "colour therapy" as it inevitably puts a smile on my face and inspires me to start creating again...
It always seems like I need some kind of jumpstart in January to set myself in motion again because I tend to get sick right after Christmas Day, which then leads to the inevitable slow start at the beginning of January... Hmmm, something I should definitely work at next year; maybe by being a bit more organized with all my Christmas preps and less stressed out, I just might not become the perfect target for all the bugs and viruses hopping around at this time of the year! What do you think? Hey, and is that not a good New Year's resolution!....
Now, I have to confess that I did also have a bit of an ulterior motive with my mass flower production... Do you recall the patchwork below which I first posted about here; while I haven't backed it yet, I've been thinking of how I could accessorize it. Perhaps a cushion or two adorned with crocheted flowers and a few crochet-trimmed pillowcases might work nicely to add to the look...
So, as you can see, the colours of my flowers are somewhat in tune with the patchwork, wouldn't you agree?...
As I'll show you in my next post next week, some of my January blossoms have already been put to good use; here's a sneak peek...
Before taking leave of you, I just wanted to share with you this photo I spotted in the February issue of Country Living (UK) because I'm so very inspired by it. I keep going back to it because I'm so drawn by all its delightful handspun details which make use of so many different crafts. All these crafty gems seem to blend together perfectly to give a look I absolutely love and definitely aspire to reproduce in my home. What do you think?... Eye candy, or what? I'd like to thank you for popping by and I do hope your new year has started on a good note!...
Oh your gorgeous flowers co-ordinate perfectly with your beautiful patchwork!! Hope you are feeling better soon! xx
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2015 at 04:14 AM
Oooohh, gorgeous!! Your flowers! Those colours! And that lovely photo...the woven basket! the crocheted bunting! Mmm. Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Hill | January 16, 2015 at 05:21 AM
Just gorgeous.....where would we be without colourful yarn, it really does lift us up! :) xxx
Posted by: Amanda | January 16, 2015 at 05:32 AM
I have the same problem with January and the after Christmas illness...still in recovery mode! Winter has really blasted Muskoka this year, but today the sun is out :) Your blossoms are lovely xo
Posted by: Leanne | January 16, 2015 at 06:13 AM
Pretty January blooms... hope some cosy crochet time has helped and you are feeling better. The Country Living image is gorgeous - the warm colours and wooly makes. Lovely!
Posted by: mrs robinson | January 16, 2015 at 06:29 AM
Beautiful flowers!! And, such lovely inspiration!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | January 16, 2015 at 08:53 AM
Colour therapy, just the ticket to beat the Winter blues. Those flowers are gorgeous! Now just off to buy a copy of Country Living those colours so dreamy. Happy New Year! x
Posted by: Sue | January 16, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Love your flowers! Continue, don't give up! Cheers!
Posted by: Nathalie | January 16, 2015 at 12:47 PM
It's all very inspiring! Also sounds like a good plan for the new year. We've had a lot of grey days here as well and I've had the same problem with motivation. Have a great weekend!x
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | January 16, 2015 at 04:05 PM
Those crochet flowers are so pretty!!!
Great post!!!
Posted by: Susan | January 18, 2015 at 08:58 PM