Friday, 10 July 2015

Five on Friday

Back again to join up with the lovely Amy for Five on Friday. This week I want to share five things that have made me happy during the week, which has largely been a quiet pottering around affair.

1. We have been sorting out the house a bit, tidying here, clearing out there. I made this cute little mat using left over yarn from my cushion using this pattern. And then cleared the bedside table so I could put it under a sample of my (admittedly too large) earring collection. It's really nice to be getting on top of the house, we often away and things can pile up - we are definitely making inroads now though!




2. Flowers. I moved away from my usual selection (generally chrysanthemums/carnations/gerberas) for the vases this week and picked up some beautiful peonies and irises. 



3. Baking. I made scones using my much loved recipe and we've been enjoying them with lots of tea. The recipe came from a school friend's mum who got it in a tea shop in Devon. It's definitely the best recipe I've ever used,



4. Zumba. I've been going to my zumba class on and off for about three years now, and I've been enjoying being a regular. I always hated PE at school and really haven't ever been much of an exercise bod, but Zumba is so much fun it doesn't feel like exercise. I've also starting swimming again and it's doing wonders for my asthma, I'm feeling healthier than I have for a long long time.



5. Another crochet project started.... woops! Attempting to use up all my aran yarn rolling around!



Have a great weekend! Head over to Amy here to see what every one else has been up to this week.
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  1. Unknown10 July 2015 at 14:17

    Zumba is so much fun isn't it! I haven't been since the kids but I used to love it. The earring 'mat' is very pretty and I think you need to share the scone recipe ;-) xx

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:42

      Thanks Lil! Of course I will, watch this space :) xx

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  2. Una10 July 2015 at 22:16

    The crochet square is looking great. It's always satisfying to sneak in some ordinary colours and to find out they look so good next to others.

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:43

      Thanks Una, you're right, I'm coming up with all sorts of new colour combinations and ideas!

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  3. Unknown11 July 2015 at 00:06

    Your scones look very tempting. I wish I can make them too. I've tried a few times before but they were never right. I might try again this summer holiday. Well done for getting things sorted around the house. It's amazing how easily things accumulate-- even worse when you have kids. Your little crochet mat is sweet and I love your earring collection. They're fab! Is the granny square going to be a blanket or cushion cover? Hope a great weekend! X

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:44

      Thanks Marion! I can imagine with kids it's even more accumulative! The square I think will be another blanket... I think it's grown past the cushion phase now :s have a lovely weekend! x

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  4. Amy at love made my home11 July 2015 at 05:29

    And what is wrong with starting a new crochet project!!! Hee hee! It looks great! All of your things are good aren't they. Your flowers are beautiful, I especially love the peonies. Your earring collection is wonderful, I am a little jealous of that and of a few of the pairs of earrings!! Thank you so much as always for joining in. I hope that you are having a great weekend - don't forget to join the link before 7 pm today! xx

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:45

      Too right Amy! Hehe and thanks for the reminder as well, I had completely forgotten! Hope you have a nice week xx

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  5. Reginas Cottage11 July 2015 at 05:32

    dear helen,
    scones....ich liebe scones . ich backe sie sehr oft im herbst. love your little crochet mat. oh and the peonia are soooooooooo beautiful.
    have a nice relaxed weekend,
    love and hugs regina

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:46

      Danke danke Regina :) Scones sind wunderbar, sie schmeckt ganz lecker! have a lovely week xx

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  6. Viola11 July 2015 at 05:55

    Dear Helen, would you sharew the scones recipe? I have been to Yorkshire last year and I loved having scones there, but I haven't found a good recipe back here in Germany. I like your little mat and your cushion cover looks fabulous. Have a nice weekend, Viola

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:47

      Hi Viola of course I will! Watch this space :) Hope you have a lovely week :) x

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  7. Lilly's Mom11 July 2015 at 08:58

    Hi Helen, I too love the little mat you crocheted. And, your flowers are so lovely. I'd like the scone recipe too if you decide to share it. Have a great day.

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:47

      Thanks for dropping by :) Of course I will, watch this space :) Have a lovely week!

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  8. A Colorful World11 July 2015 at 10:56

    Love your crochet, and your flowers are just breath-taking!

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:51

      Thanks Marie! And thanks for dropping by :)

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  9. Christina11 July 2015 at 11:25

    I love the rustic look of your scones, just perfect. There are so many scone recipes out there, it is good to have one that makes scones you really love! I have only one pair of earrings.... I would like more of course! Have a lovely weekend. x

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:52

      Thanks Christina! I hope you have a good week :) x

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  10. Jill at emeraldcottage11 July 2015 at 13:10

    Yummy to scones :) I love those irises, one of our neighbours grows them in their front garden, they are stunning. Well done on the exercise, the secret is to find something you enjoy and it sounds like you have :) My exercise today was laundry and hoovering! In this heat I looked like I'd been down the gym for an hour or five!
    Jillxo

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:54

      I think hoovering is the best housework exercise! It always wears me out completely!! I'd never seen cut irises before so it was a new adventure :) x

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  11. mamasmercantile12 July 2015 at 00:14

    The scones look wonderful, there is nothing like a good old fashioned afternoon tea. Impressive collection of earrings.

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:54

      Thanks for dropping in! Afternoon tea is always a good thing :)

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  12. Jo@awholeplotoflove12 July 2015 at 01:08

    I love your woops another crochet project! My excuse is using up old yarn. Hope you have a lovely week x

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 09:55

      Thanks Jo, I just don't know how it keeps happening ;) x

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  13. Clare12 July 2015 at 08:30

    Lovely flowers and crochet.
    Clare x

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 10:01

      Thank you :) and thanks for stopping by :) x

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  14. TwoPlusCute12 July 2015 at 11:25

    I like how your irises look in the vase; I didn't know we could do that. Next time I will cut some and bring them inside. :)

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 10:02

      I had no idea either! I just saw them on my favourite market stall and had to have them :)

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  15. The House with the Blue Door12 July 2015 at 12:34

    I love your little crocheted mat - so pretty! Your scones look delicious, and the peonies are so romantic and feminine. A lovely post!
    Cathy x

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 10:03

      Thanks Cathy! I have fallen in love with Peonies, I want to grow them next year! x

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  16. Unknown13 July 2015 at 02:44

    Ooh, scones, I love them, so yummy! Any chance you share the recipe you used on here? :D
    Oh, and I love the look of your new project too, I'm curious to see what it's gonna be! xx

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 10:04

      Thanks Valentina! Of course, I'll pop them on the blog :) It's going to be another blanket! You can never have enough blankets, right :S

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  17. She loves to crochet13 July 2015 at 04:07

    Scones are my go to recipe every time, I love setting the table and having afternoon tea sometimes. Is your crochet going to be another cushion? Hx

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    1. Helen 13 July 2015 at 10:04

      Thanks Helen! It's going to be a blanket, I have quite a lot of aran yarn to use up! x

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  18. Ingrid K.30 July 2015 at 03:19

    Hi Helen,

    I love your FIVE. Great choice! Your crochet works look lovely.
    And now I got a crush on that earring stand, never seen one like this before.
    Have a nice weekend!!!

    Ingrid xx
    Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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