I want to introduce my........................
Yes, my inspiration for this blog.
"The Gentle Art of Domesticity" by Jane Brocket of blogging perfection which is the must-see Yarnstorm.
Yarnstorm has an enormous following, and those followers have a huge affection for Jane and the inspiration she gives us on a daily basis. So naturally we were all thrilled to see she had produced a book based on her blog. We haven't been so thrilled to see the ill-informed, biased and bitter reaction of the British press, which attacks Jane and her wonderful book. And Jane's post today made me feel rather sad, that she feels forced to justify herself, her life, and everything she has achieved. It was in great contrast to all her other posts on her blog, where she never mentions anything negative in her life, she is only ever positive and inspiring.
I am really enjoying this book, it is like a series of short stories, each one ending with something to mull over. Actually it makes lethal bed-time reading, because I'm left thinking about it so much I can't get to sleep...............
So that's my tribute to Jane and her creations.
Long may they continue!
Jane was one of the reasons why I started blogging too! And she's the reasons that I've found you!
Posted by: Gemma | October 19, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Hello! I love the bunnies at the begining of your blog. Janes book is fab and the people that give it negative critisism either don't get it, are paid to or live a different way to crafty people. It all makes for a more interesting world I suppose!
Posted by: Lin | October 19, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Welcome Vanessa! I am adding you to my list of favorites: I love your Miss Marple entry and the lovely cardigan. You, Jane and so many other are an inspiration to your readers! I look forward to many more of your entries.
Posted by: françoise | October 19, 2007 at 02:22 PM
hello vanessa - you're on my typepad list now too! love your photography (and the miss marple cardi - wanna make me one?!) xx
Posted by: hazeljoy | October 19, 2007 at 04:32 PM
the book looks like a beauty...who knew making beautiful things could be so controversial
Posted by: kat | October 19, 2007 at 05:52 PM
hello there - I'm a fairly new blogger too and also enjoying Jane's book. I remember seeing the Miss Marple pattern in the Rowan magazine - the colours you've used to knit it up in are lovely!
Posted by: Christine | October 21, 2007 at 04:11 PM
I have a copy of Jane's book..isn't it beautiful..and inspiring!
Posted by: Bee | October 21, 2007 at 10:09 PM
that book is on my wishlist, I love Janes blog too, and I'm very impressed with your knitting - I keep trying but I'm pretty hopeless, those bunny egg cosies are adorable.
Posted by: driftwood | October 22, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Hello there, thank you for adding me as a link....and subsequently, thank you for this beautiful blog. I'll make it a regular visiting place.
Posted by: sixty six stitches | October 22, 2007 at 10:15 AM
I also have this book and love it and Jane's blog. She's a lovely woman and sent me a very nice email once which was so kind and much needed at that point in time. That evil journalist who was so mean about her (was it in The Telegraph?) is a silly, bitter woman who needs more cupcakes in her life!
Posted by: Sarah | February 02, 2008 at 05:26 PM