I am Lily - stitcher and part time bookseller. Mother to my gorgeous girl, Abigail and wife to Julian. I make time each day to let my imagination potter and add quirky prettiness and handmade comfort to our home and lives. You can email me at lily(at)blockaday(dot)com
Here I am
Good morning dear folk! I am still here and we are so very well. There’s so much to tell you and so many stories and photos to share. There is, however, no Internet connection here at Bootville (using the phone just now). So I wanted to drop this lovely space and reach out to you dear people and say hi, I hole the first weeks of your new year have been peaceful and filled with the promise of what this year will bring. The morning here is quiet and cool, the house is mostly unpacked, the sewing room not at all (Carolann and I will start that day - yes, my dear friend has come down for a wee holiday already) and the kitchen is full of apricots. There are trays of apricots drying in the oven, a huge pot of them gently simmering on the stove and a box at my feet. I must say I do like this wonderful fruit thing here in Melbourne. In fact, we are having a good time :-)
I am so looking forward to visiting you soon - I’ll bet I have weeks of lovely, inspiring reading to catch up on. And Im itching to show you around here.
Take care dear folk and enjoy your day. See you soon I hope! Wifi at the library - yes that’s worth checking out …
Oh no, I can’t work out how to go back and proof read - ah well, I know you’ll excuse any mistakes :-)
12 January, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I am delighted to see you are still around, Lily! Have fun with Carol Ann :)
13 January, 2010 at 3:17 am
Lovely to hear yu are doing well and can’t wait for your next post.
Enjoy your time with Carolann.
cheers
Christine
13 January, 2010 at 4:27 am
Glad you have made it and are soon to be done with unpacking. Now, set that sewing room up quick smart!
13 January, 2010 at 7:39 am
Oooh! You moved! Where have I been??! I am so excited for you :) And I am looking forward to seeing pictures from your life at your new home! Best of luck unpacking and making your new home feel like home!
13 January, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Hurray! So great to hear you again! It sounds like you are settling in nicely. Except — what — the sewing HOUSE isn’t set up yet?!?! Get with it! ;-) Take good care! Looking forward to hearing more about your new home soon!
13 January, 2010 at 1:14 pm
So good to “hear your voice” again, little friend.
13 January, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hi Lily, Such a lovely post! I can almost see and smell all those apricots you are talking about! I´m sure we can soon see photos from Melbourne!
13 January, 2010 at 7:43 pm
I can’t wait to hear about your adventures. I’ve been checking in daily to see when you would re-appear. Welcome back!
13 January, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Oh, hellooooo!!!! I cannot wait to hear about the move!!!
13 January, 2010 at 8:35 pm
It’s so lovely to hear from you again. Can’t wait to hear more about your big move. Take care and enjoy the apricots for now, though. We can wait ;-)
14 January, 2010 at 3:45 am
I hope that your move went well, and that you are settling in peacefully. So good to have you back
14 January, 2010 at 3:47 am
Glad you are getting settled; I pray that you continue to find things like apricots to make you love your new place. I know that there is much you will miss, but there are always new treasures, right?
I also wanted to ask you about the brother and sister knitted dolls from your Christmas gift post. Did you have a pattern? I LOVE them, and would love to knit some for my boys. I’m certain that they would like to get dolls wearing hats that match their mama knit gnome hats… Thanks!
14 January, 2010 at 3:48 am
:: Inhale :: I feel like I can smell those apricots…lovely!
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14 January, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Hooray! Bootville has arrived! I’ve been waiting to hear that you’re now ensconced in your lovely new home. Very happy for you!
14 January, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I have really been missing my bootville ‘fix’ - so glad you’re settling in - AND with apricots to boot! Your family is lucky to have such a core of positivity - you’ll find so much to love in your new home!!
14 January, 2010 at 3:39 pm
mmmmmmm - apricots! Glad to see a post from you! We’ll be here when you’re hooked back up.
14 January, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Lily,
I am so glad that you are getting settled in. Your last post has wrenched my heart, and I have had you in mind for the days during your move. I have missed your posts, and I look forward to hearing all you have to tell us after you get more comfy. I also look forward to seeing the new projects that come from your sewing room once you get unpacked. How exciting to develop a new space!
Best Wishes for a wonderful 2010.
14 January, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Hi Lily, so great to hear from you. Glad to know that you are nicely settling in your new home :)
~ Warmest wishes & Hugs ~
15 January, 2010 at 2:55 am
what a wonderful update.
i’ve missed you and thought of you often.
xo
~erin
17 January, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Glad you are settling in. Have missed your posts and looking forward to more! ~karen