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Window spotted in Hayle
Window bow seen in Hayle
We are amazed at the growth of our Ammaryllis.
See how tall it is!
Bud getting colour
A second bud has appeared
Regular readers may be surprised to see my birthday cards still up. We have a family tradition. My cards stay up for a month to be replaced by those for my lovely Mr S on February 1st. Those cards always stayed up until the beginning of March which is our eldest daughter’s birthday.
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 26, 2026 in art, glass, nature, painting, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
It was so lovely today to take a walk around the garden between showers and wearing wellies and to spot some signs of Spring. Some flowers were quite rain damaged but here are some Snowdrops and two kinds of Crocus.
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 25, 2026 in Cornwall, environment, flowers, garden, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
There are just a couple of white roses and two beautiful carnations left from the bouquet the family gave me on my birthday over three weeks ago. .
Our gardening magazine arrived with a free packet of seeds. They suggest we plant them along with Cosmos which I love so we’ll try that. Watch this space in the summer!
Regular readers will know that I love words and here’s one I found today in a wonderful book, The Horologicon by Mark Forsyth, snollygoster. The O.E.D. defines snollygoster as ‘A shrewd, unprincipled person, esp a politician.’ It was defined in the 1890s by an American journalist thus:
I just love the phrase ‘Monumental talknophical assumnacy!” A number of people come to mind!
I was just checking which words I have used before from Mark Forsyth’s book and came across a post from 2012 which has lots of photos of my knitting of that year! I was amazed to see everything I’d created in those 12 months! https://mybeautfulthings.com/2013/01/04/weekly-photo-challenge-my-2012-in-pictures-a-year-of-knitting/
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 24, 2026 in books, knitting, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized, Words
In Truro today, it was lovely to see the planters full of primulas in purple, white and green – and a bit of pink. 
I’ve been given permission to share a poem with you. It is one of a booklet of remarkable writing produced by a very talented grandchild of one of my choir friends. 
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 23, 2026 in Cornwall, nature, poetry, Postaday 2026, Truro, Uncategorized
Driving from Truro to Penryn this morning, the mist was sitting in the valleys.
I love reflections of boats in the river..
I am the Song by Charles Causley is a long time favourite. 
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 22, 2026 in Cornwall, environment, nature, poetry, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
I haven’t made SallyBoots for quite a while but started knitting today having heard of a new arrival yesterday. Mutual friends will be visiting this weekend so I had to get busy and here they are. I’ve made the second size this time as the last baby I knitted for grew out of the little ones so quickly!
Here is our lovely friend, the new Father, in 2012 in the Blue Bar, Porthtowan, with LiveWire no 2 who is now 17, playing together with the froth on the top of a hot chocolate. Photo taken from the blog of that day.
Yet another storm is coming and our sailor’s barometer is overflowing again and splashing the tiles.
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 21, 2026 in friendship, Grandchildren, knitting, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
It’s just over 18 years since we came back home to Cornwall and Cornish daffodils fill our kitchen again. I love how Cornish daffodils flower so early. They were to be seen several times at the side of the road on our way through to Gylly on Sunday.
While re-decorating after the new window, we took down coat hooks and pictures etc. The little elephant hooks will go back soon. 
A very dear friend has made me the warmest of ponchos for this cold weather – all in suffragette colours! It’s both gorgeous and very cosy.
Thank you P.
People all around us have seen the Aurora and i still hope to catch a glimpse later!
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 20, 2026 in Uncategorized
The growth on our Amaryllis is amazing. I’ll try to remember to post a photo every Monday.
I went back to choir today and absolutely loved it. As Claire, our choir leader suggested, my chest felt much better by the end of the session. One of the songs we are learning is a South African one, Azikatale, arranged by Peter Hunt. The harmonies are gorgeous as each part joins in. I’ll try to get a recording next time.
Penzance Library has recently acquired the most glorious Story Chair.
https://freerangingdesigns.com/collections/storytelling-chairs-collection
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 19, 2026 in art, Cornwall, nature, painting, Penzance, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
Tags: amaryllis
As we set off to drive to Gylly for a walk, I noticed two tiny filigree leaves stuck to the side of the car.
Walking along Cliff Road, the gorse was a beautiful bright gold.
As we left the sun was lighting up the water in the bay.
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 18, 2026 in Cornwall, environment, Gyllyngvase, nature, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
I have a delightful little book for knitters that gives some really useful advice. I need to share it with the young friend I am helping to learn the craft.
This page amuses me.
I recently rediscovered some lovely handmade earrings that I bought in South Africa many years ago.
Posted by mybeautfulthings on January 17, 2026 in friendship, knitting, Postaday 2026, Uncategorized
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