Hello, May greetings to you all. I'm so happy to be bouncing along into the month of May. With so many things to look forward to at this time of year, it's a very happy month indeed.
I've started on a new project too, and I'm really excited about this one.
I bought this little key cupboard back in November last year, a charity shop find. You can tell by the grey light in the photographs that we were in the depths of winter. I really wanted to paint it, but didn't fancy doing it outside in the cold, so it was stored away.
A few weeks ago I dusted it off, and gave it a few licks of paint outside in the lovely sunshine.
At around the same time Amy started a new project too. A stitch along to count your blessings. What a lovely idea. So I've decided to join in , and turn my key cupboard into a count your blessings key cupboard , phew. So far I have marked out my rectangles on a piece of grey linen. There are thirty six in all, each one will represent something to be grateful for. I've left it on the arm of my chair. It's waiting for me to find a quiet moment to sit down and enjoy adding my marks with needle and thread.
I've chosen some bright happy skeins, that will pop out against the grey of the linen. A nice contrast to the cream paint of the cupboard too.
I love my little corner, it's ready and waiting for me to make a cup of tea, turn the radio on, and make a start.
This is how I left it yesterday evening, and this morning it's calling me to make the first stitch.
Can I show you what I get up to as I stitch along? That would be great, you can help keep me on track x.
33 comments:
What a lovely idea! Looking forward to seeing it progress
Jx
What a sweet little cupboard and I'm sure by the time you're done it'll be sweeter still, it's a lovely idea. Nice to have a sneeky peek into your home too, it looks lovely and cosy in there.
Kate x
I for one, would love to see how it develops, in little snippets, followed by a big TA DA reveal!!
Love the little cupboard now it's all creamy coloured.
Sue xx
what a great idea! i would love to see what you decide to stitch.
ax
Happy May to you and what a lovely idea for your blessings cupboard!
warmest wishes
ginny x
A blessing cupboard!! What a wonderful idea!
xxxx
What a lovely idea! I am looking forwards to seeing more from this project! x
As always a pleasure to catch up with you.
Can't wait to see this develop!
What a super idea, looking forward to seeing it develop.
I'm new to your blog, I was drawn in by the title (my son is called Bertie) but then I was charmed by everything I read and saw. So I'm here to stay!
Lovely cupboard, but I really need you to rehome your radio, lol! I have the matching fabric waiting to be turned into a bilnd and a bench cover. It is gorgeous.
Love that key cupboard.
Your home is so lovely, Bertie. And I love the sweet little corner where you sew. I will be watching you stitch along. Have a lovely day, my friend.
Looks like its going to be a fab project Bertie. Can't wait to see the work in progress.
Have fun along the way.
Alison
x
I'm watching...good luck.
I'm such a fan of May, I wouldn't mind if time stood still and it was May forever. How nice to start a special project at such a lovely time of year, and in such a beautiful home. Enjoy.
Looking forward to following your stitching! The fabric looks great so far!
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
I think you should start with a key of some kind, representing the blessing of having a lovely home to live in.
Blessings, Star
Super Fun!
What lovely photos you have in your blog. You make me want to visit the UK!
What a really nice idea, I can not wait to see the finished result. :) xxx
Hi Berthie!
This inspires me to pick up my self-designed embroidery alphabet, that I planned to make for our son. I designed it when he was one year old. He's 4 now. As I had to promise myself to first finish all my unfinished objects, this will be the first in line to do afterwards.
In the near future I'll have to stay in the hospital for a long time. So the alphabet (also on a grey linen) will be in my luggage too. That's a great way of spending the long hours in or next to my bed.
Keep up the good work. I'll follow the progress.
Kind greetings from Holland.
E.
I would love to see! I think those are so fun...
I love this idea. Can't wait to see it as you progress. Always love pictures of your beautiful home too - thanks for sharing! x
This sounds like a truly lovely project. Your dear little cupboard is the perfect backdrop for it. DO keep us updated!
Darling May greetings and blessings to you too. The key cupboard is veru sweet, I like the lighter colour. I am also in love with your cosy corner, the perfect spot to sit and stitch. Have a lovely day.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
Dear Bertie,
I have particularly appreciated you on my blog, In the Sunny Spot. I wonder if you would hop over and see. I hope that you don't mind! I don't know how often you check your messages here; so, I need to tell you that the title of the post is "Life is Good (for real)".
Love, katy Noelle
dear Bertie,
where are you .hope and pray that all is wel with you.i am too a part of counted blessing project.
missing your posts and coutry life .
please come back soon.
greetings
Rachana
dear Bertie,
where are you .hope and pray that all is wel with you.i am too a part of counted blessing project.
missing your posts and coutry life .
please come back soon.
greetings
Rachana
Missing you!
May have to steal your chair arm cover idea.
I went to Chelsea too, the MG garden was beautiful wasn't it?
Have a lovely week..x
Those photos are stunning! So happy to have found your beatiful blog.
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