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Sunday, February 3, 2013

5/52 Year of Happy






Four things that made me happy this week

1. Dahlias from the garden, can't get enough of that colour mix.
 (I think these deserve a whole post of their own! Tomorrow!)
2. Fresh green beans straight from the veggie patch, I love to munch on these raw.
3. Apricots! (going to try and make apricot jam tomorrow)
4. My zinnias are finally flowering. Yay!

What made you happy this week?
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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Yes, a gratuitous post just for the dahlias! Lovely colours in your happy things.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      Thanks Glittery Heart, I have heaps of photos of the dahlias, I went a bit click happy so they have to have their own post! J x

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Those flowers look AMAZING! Looking forward to the post about them tomorrow! Happy new week to you, xo

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:30 PM

      Lots of colour coming up tomorrow! , thanks for tuning in Sarah! J x

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  3. Sweet SeahorseFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Yum, can't wait for the apricot jam. Mmmmm!!
    xXx Helen

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      I just hope it doesn't stick and burn, fingers crossed I'll have a nice shelf full of jam by tomorrow evening. J x

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  4. Franciens HaakwerkFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    First of all your flowers make me happy, my father had a garden for vegetables overhere, but he put also flowers in it, for me and my mother;) and he had also dahlias. And second, I am happy that the snow and freezing cold is gone and I see a few snowdrops... (don't know if this is the right word in english for those lovely tiny flowers) in my garden.byebye from the NEtherlands.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      I just love flowers too Francien, I like to grow them with my veggies so I don't forget to water them. Glad the snow and cold are gone, it must be great to see new signs of life like the snowdrops at winters end. Thanks for dropping by, lovely to hear how things are so far away from here! J x

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  5. wendyFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Everything looks wonderful! In my region, my garden is a bit of failure, BUT I do have
    some zucchini's and tomatoe's coming on ☺☺

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Thanks Wendy, my tomatoes are still really green, i think I was a bit late in getting them going. The good thing about gardening is that there is always another season to turn failure into success, and even if there is only one tiny area that is doing well, that's the bit that keeps me coming back for more! Have a great week! J x

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  6. UnknownFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Things that have made me happy this last week:

    Making my 'travelled'lampshade
    Buying (more) yarn
    A fab parents evening with my eldest son
    Snow drops in the garden.

    Jxxx http://mywoollyshed.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Hi Jane, You can never have too much yarn I say, and it always makes me happy buying it too! Might have to pop over to the woolly shed and check out your travelled lampshade, how intriguing! Thanks for stopping by here, J x

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  7. AnnFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Simple things that have made me happy this week:

    Hellebores coming into flower in my garden
    Daffodils springing up in the park
    Making a banana and walnut loaf yesterday
    Sewing in the ends on a quilt today.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:49 PM

      Lovely list Ann, i love daffys and hellebores too, although I don't have any hellebores in my garden, might have to pop a few in this year.
      It is sooooo satisfying finishing off a crafty project, don't you think? I'm sure the quilt is gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by, J x

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  8. KatieFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Oh I love Zinnias!!!!

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  9. mari pazFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    the flowers it is beautiful,the vegetables and fruit I love me and jam de of apricot delicious,I visit you blog and I like much the things whiht make you, my English is bad, I´m from spanish

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      I'm glad you like my blog mari paz, and don't worry, I understand your English just fine, it is heaps better that my Spanish! Thanks for stopping by! J x

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  10. UnknownFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Wat mij gelukkig maakte deze week, het er gewoon zijn, sneeuwklokjes, de zon, maar ook de wind, het buiten wandelen
    Blogs lezen, een lach, een groet....
    Tineke
    boliies53.blogspot.com

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  11. mynestofyarnandbuttonsFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Jules, What beautiful pictures, so refreshing and eye candy to me, who is in the depths of freezing winter. Love the pitcher your dahlias are in!!!
    Happy Sunday to you, xoRobin❤

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Glad to provide a bit of warm colour in the midst of all that snow Robin, I love the pitcher too, it is one of those painted metal ones, hope you have a great week, and stay warm! J x

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  12. ElizabethFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful flowers! Your happy things are awesome. (And I love making homemade apricot jam. It's the best.) Have a great week. :)

    http://anothervegetarian.blogspot.com/

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks Elizabeth, I'm enjoying this little weekly happy post, it is fun coming up with them and makes me notice more good things during the week, hope you have a good one too! J x

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  13. DagmarFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Hello Jules, What a beautiful blog, so happy I found you and can keep up on your creative and crafty projects

    ox

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Thanks for visiting Dagmar! Glad you like my ramblings! J x

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    It makes me happy to visit your blog and to get glimpses of your adorable pincushions! They are the most gorgeous little things ever! I hope you know that :)

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  15. Deborah HamiltonFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Working on a quilt in spring colors made me happy this week.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      Crafting is definitely a happiness maker, I agree Deborah, have a great week, J x

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  16. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochetFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Lots of fresh, bright and healthy lovliness ... No wonder your happy.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      Yep, you gotta love summer round here, so many good things to eat! Thanks for visiting GTMTC! J x

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  17. thelittleroomofrachellFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Finishing my masters dregree- handing in two bound copies of my dissertation :-)

    Those apricot look YUM

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      Well done on finishing your Masters, what an achievement! J x

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  18. Neighborhood WatchFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Oh my! All those apricots! You lucky girl, you.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      Yep, I know! Now to turn them into some yum things! Thanks for visiting NW, I really enjoy you house and living art stories. J xx

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  19. **Anne**February 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Those Dahlias are rather gorgeous.
    Anne xx

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      I agree Anne, I can never have too many dahlias, they just say summer to me! J x

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  20. Scarlet-SometimesFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    what a stunning photo of your dahlias :-)

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  21. ClaireFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Ooh, love those rosy cheeked apricots......gorgeous colours.
    Zinnias yay, they'll provide you with loads of colour and flowers once they really kick on.......
    Beautiful Dahlias and I can't wait till I can pick some of our home grown beans......the heat has really
    set them back and burnt the leaves unfortunately.
    Lovely moments in your week Julie,

    Claire :}

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  22. DipsydoodledFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Those dahlias are gorgeous! I love dahlias but never seem to get them to come back a second time. I think maybe gophers eat them! I wonder if they taste as scrumptious as they look?

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