Randomness

Hello, it's time to randomly pick a winner for my little give-away.The first time I did a give-away I wrote all the commenter's names on a piece of paper and Andy randomly picked one for me here, this time round I've had more than double the comments and a few lovely ladies who entered in twice after posting my give-away on their blogs {thank you so much to all of you for entering and your lovely comments, I really do appreciate reading each and everyone of them}. 


Thank goodness for randomness as in my heart I was feeling that each and everyone of you deserve to win but it could only be one....so after writing down numbers attached to comments and double for those who mentioned the give-away on their blog.....the winner is Allison at Field Wonderful . So, congratulations Allison, I do hope you enjoy the fun bits coming your way xox Please email at violetsandvelvet@gmail.com with your postal address.

Thank you too for all your heart warming comments about my favourite girly growing up. She will be 11 on Monday and we are off to spend the weekend in Brighton with friends and family.No doubt cake will be had all round and it will be a celebratory time. I'm sure I'll be blogging about our weekend sometime next week and will hopefully show you Alice's completed Boneyard shawl/scarf. I only have a teeny tiny ball of yarn left from the skein to finish using up and then the boring blocking bit before wrapping up in layers of tissue paper to be opened on Monday morning.

This yarn is heavenly and I have truly loved knitting this shawl/scarf with the wonder of Addi knitting needles. The are so silky and smooth to knit with and despite being a bit more pricey, I think they are well worth the investment in the long term.

I hope she likes it, it's been a tad difficult trying to knit it without her seeing what's on my needles!

Last Saturday we went to the annual Hastings Seafood and Wine festival which was absolutely indulgently delicious and never ceases to disappoint with the quality of yummy food and local wine on offer. It's a real treat that we look forward to each September.

There is always live music and lots of banter, it's real good fun and of course a little sunshine helps too. Hastings really has changed for the better I think, when we first moved to this area I often felt a culture shock having lived in vibrant Brighton for 6 years prior to that, but now I can hand on heart say I'm happier here. The Old town and Coastal Currents Festival each September is a real delight with what's on offer. Hastings Old town still has that feel of old English sea-side holiday-ness about it which I love.

I hope you have enjoyed my randomness today and I look forward to catching up with your blogs and seeing you here very soon xox