Although I didn't grow up in the area where we now live, I feel that I've got to know it well over the last 20 years. I've enjoyed that process and it's one that continues as there are still so many new places to explore. One of the nicest things about getting to know an area well is discovering it's seasonal secrets. This local wood for instance is unremarkable for most of the year but for a few weeks every April it is transformed into a magical wonderland, a perfect habitat to begin believing in fairies, elves and unicorns.
I know I share pictures like these most years but I couldn't resist doing so again. It's such a beautiful sight and there's an incredible perfume too, though sadly I have no way to share that here.
Next week I'm looking forward to the next spring event in my local calendar, which will be the apple trees blossoming at an ancient orchard. I'll pop back then with some pictures if I've got the timing right.
Thanks as always for visiting with me here and sorry I've been absent a lot recently. I've still been deep in pattern writing and am also working on a tutorial to share, so there will be lots coming up over the next month. For now I'm off to do more editing and finish testing out the last few bits and pieces, but I'll be back as soon as I have some news. Until then I'll leave you with a couple of pictures from our school Easter break – all of our neighbours know it's spring again when Toby resumes bouncing as they can hear his squeals of joy and see the clouds of bubbles drifting over the fence 🙂
little cotton rabbits 
What wonderful photos of April in bloom and lovely to see Toby enjoying himself!
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There can never be too may pictures of bluebell woods or happiness with bubbles and a trampoline.
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Hi Julie
Lovey to see a post from you, as always your photographs are beautiful.
It might be worth visiting the apple orchard, our apples trees are in bloom right now…, with the ost blossom we have ever had…Spring seems to have sprung much earlier this year.
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Great photos, and lovely to see Toby outside having fun on the trampoline. I shall look forward to seeing your orchard pictures, apple blossom is my favourite. CJ xx
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What a wonderful photo of Toby to finish with…puts a smile on my face. Bubble and bouncing, what more could you want?
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Super photographs as always Julie…especially of Toby looking so contented in the holiday. Our apple blossom is out already..we’ve had a wave of mild weather in the Midlands…fingers are crossed that the predicted cold snap this week might give the blossom a miss….
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Awe what a happy boy…wonderful that Toby can resume his outdoor play again! 🙂
I adore bluebell woods and this time of year, it would be lovely to press the pause button….beautiful images Julie.
Looking forward to seeing what you’ve been up to!
V x
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love the bluebells and seeing Toby’s smile!
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Great to have you back and great to see Toby so happy!!! Spring is my favourite time of the year… and really looking forward to the news you are going to share with us soon!!!!Reaaaally excited! Love from Spain!!! 💜
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Lovely bluebells and beautiful photos of Toby, he looks like he is having so much fun.
xxbrenda
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Julie, I always look forward to your beautiful photos and accompanying thoughts. LOVE the pictures of the Bluebells and especially the ones of Toby, bubbles and trampoline. He does live something of a charmed life – even with all the challenges, doesn’t he? Warms my heart to see his sweet smile. Hugs from Kimmy
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Is there anything that says spring more than a blue bell wood! The colour in your photos is stunning as always Julie. So nice to see photos of Toby enjoying himself too.
Look forward to hearing about your new patterns. Sue x
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Love seeing all of your beautiful pictures so get to see Toby enjoying his day .
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Meravigliose queste immagini, i colori della primavera sono stupendi, grazie per averle condivise!
E’ bellissimo vedere Toby così felice!!!
Cara Julie volevo ringraziarti per tutti i bellissimi schemi che hai creato dei teneri coniglietti ecc. e che si possono trovare sul tuo negozio online, io ho già acquistato parecchi di questi e non mi stanco mai di realizzarli per la mia nipotina Emma, se vuoi li puoi vedere sul mio blog http://minimondocreativoditesselleelle.blogspot.it/
Un abbraccio a te e soprattutto a Toby,
Laura
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I am a new reader to your blog and wanted to let you know how much I like your photos today. The bluebells, but especially the two of your son 🙂
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Happiness comes in many ways. Thank you for sharing.
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I love the bluebells. We have a version here we in the area of Canada that I live in & they never cease to
impress me. Mother Natures miracle! Toby has gotten so tall & has thinned out. He looks so
healthy…I hope that is true. I am excited to hear that more of your wonderful
knitted animal support may be forthcoming! Can’t wait! If you ever hold a finishing workshop I may have to scrimp & save to make a trip
over the silvery seas…I am that obsessed lol! Happy Spring! 🌷🐝🐌🐞🐛🐣🐥🕸🌳🌸🌼🌻
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Your pictures are always so beautiful, I will never tire of seeing them. Your son is so cute,looks like he is really enjoying himself. New pattern, what will it be?
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I love your bluebell photos. How wonderful it must be to see fields of them and to smell their scent! We have wild violets with a tiny blue flower blooming here in Spring. Bubbles for kids (or even adults) are fun – Toby is having a great time! Can’t wait to see your new patterns. Thanks for sharing your springtime photos – they are lovely.
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What a fabulous happy photo of Toby. Enjoy the spring. X
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It’s a real pleasure to see all those photos of your countryside, and the way you look at them, sharing the details and beauty.
Loved to see the photo of Toby and his smile and the bubbles make me always think of a happy childhood.
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Beautiful photos, I love bluebells! Those last two pictures really cheered me up, Toby looks so happy!
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Thanks for sharing, one never get’s too many lovely pictures like yours.
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Lovely, lovely post, as always.
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Those bluebells are just lovely.
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What a lovely time of year! The bluebells are amazing to me. How lucky for Toby (and you) that the weather was nice enough for bouncing during the break. Can’t wait for more photos and patterns, of course. I’m afraid I have an insatiable appetite for both!
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I love to see your posts. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of a day in the life of Julie and family! 😊 I am SO excited to see what new pattern you are working on! Blessings to you ❤ Lois
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Such joy in Toby’s face and countenance. And thanks for sharing those beautiful photos. You have a good eye for nature. I can’t wait to see the new patterns! Happy spring.
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Please: keep writing!!! Love your blog!!!
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I always love your bluebell wood pictures. So British, they fill me with nostalgia. Toby’s smile is infectious. He’s brightened up my day. Thank you for sharing
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Those bluebell photos are glorious – I can almost smell the flowers!! And I love that last action shot of Toby mid-bounce – glad the season for bouncing has arrived!!
Julie
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Love that last photo of Toby. Such joy in his face xx
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Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures of the flowers and Toby. Both subjects made me smile. I am looking forward to your patterns and tutorial.
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such beautiful bluebell photos! A ‘chapter’ in the history of how I fell in love with my husband happens in a field of bluebells, so I think of him and the early days of our courtship every time I see a photo of them in a forest. And Toby looks so happy on the trampoline!
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Beautiful photos! Love Toby’s smiles!
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Such pure joy on Toby’s face! Such beautiful pictures Julie — I love seeing your bluebell photos every year — it makes me dream of being there some year to see them myself. Looking forward to your new patterns!
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I think perhaps I need to plant bluebells in my yard as I can see how very magical they are. There is something so special about those rites of spring that we come back to each year.
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Your bluebell photos are gorgeous, and it’s lovely to see Toby having such fun.
Cathy x
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Thank you for sharing your bluebell walk!!! I feel like I’m walking along with you. Toby looks so happy bouncing about with the bubbles!!!
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this bluebell fied is incredible! It is good to see Toby enjoying his trampoline, it seems he can’t stop laughing…
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I love the bluebells so much!!!
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I’m late in reading your post but wanted to tell you that Toby’s happy face and your bluebell photos have brightened my morning. Have a beautiful day!
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