sunshine, lollipops and rainbows everywhere

we are having a run of beautiful sunny weather at the moment, it almost feels like spring already. the daffodils are out in the garden and the warm sun turns my thoughts to...spring cleaning! well, short bursts of spring cleaning that is because it takes time to warm up in the frosty mornings and the night draws in quite early as well.

thrifted sweetie jar

that fits in well with my new philosophy of making smaller projects with quicker results. no longer will i try to whip up a crocheted afghan in 24 hours or a mini wardrobe in a day, but instead make a cushion, pot up some plants or rearrange one room with the small snippets of time i have.

rainbow crochet

i can't go past Mollie Makes magazine for inspiring and simple projects to spruce up the house. i don't just read it for the articles, it has beautiful interiors and heaps of info on new blogs and websites to visit as well. issue thirteen had this crocheted jar cover from love the bluebird that i had to make because i love rainbows. i customised the pattern by leaving off the base so that it would stand more securely and it was done in an hour, perfect for my vintage knitting needles.

technicolour crochet bag

i also finished off this crochet bag from Better Homes and Gardens magazine July 2012. i am debating on adding a lining to it, but i just love how the late afternoon sun shines through the crochet and it makes me think of lazy summer days at the beach (all that sand can just fall through the holes).
comments and suggestions please!