May

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Kate Davies Designs
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It is curious looking back over the past few weeks. In my mind I spent May just pottering on – writing and thinking, swatching and planning, working on my book and developing new design projects . . . but then I look at where I’ve been, and realise May has actually been a very various and really rather busy month. Obviously I can’t show you images of our actual plans – the new things and new ideas and new collection that’s in the pipeline – and photos of me sat at my desk, typing away in my bumpkin suit would be of interest to no one. But here’s some of the rest of May in pictures

Fun times at Conic Hill

. . .and Loch Lomond

Exploring new opportunities in the Scottish Borders

and with Mel in West Yorkshire

Out and about at Loch Melfort

And Kilmartin Glen

At home.

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45 responses to “May”

  1. kateg2 Avatar
    kateg2

    This post makes armchair travel rewarding! What I want t know is how Bruce knew to match his ball with Tom’s socks? Well done your two stylish boys.

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  2. Carla Avatar
    Carla

    I have just found your site today and this is the first post of yours I read. Imagine my surprise when I saw what looks almost exactly like my dog! In Scotland! I am in Michigan. If you don’t mind my asking, what breed/breeds make up your lovely pooch? My Rio had a harlequin Great Dane daddy and a Chocolate Lab mommy. He is just a bit more “jowly” than your guy, but I did a double take for sure! I look forward to browsing this site further. I found it, incidentally, because I am looking to try my hand at some colorwork using some vintage Reynalds yarn I found at a thrift store. I found your house sock pattern on Ravelry and it led me here.

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  3. hellobuddhababe Avatar
    hellobuddhababe

    these are very lovely.

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  4. Shanna Avatar
    Shanna

    Kilmartin Glen! I LOVE Kilmartin Glen! Last summer on our 20th Anniversary Scotland trip, my husband and I stayed a short walk from the places you have shown pictures of. <3

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  5. Jocelyn Avatar
    Jocelyn

    So lovey! I am inspired. I leave tomorrow for a very short week in Ireland, where Oa will get an outing. I hope to visit some standing stones and barrows whilst there – thank you for sharing these, I am now looking forward even more to my trip (and only wishing I could cross over to Scotland)!

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  6. Gretchen (aka stashdragon) Avatar
    Gretchen (aka stashdragon)

    True for me too, always!

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  7. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    My you three have been busy visiting very beautiful places. I too love photo of Tom & Bruce. Like my dog Dunnigan, it would seem that Bruce ALWAYS has a good time. I am so excited about my trip to Scotland this summer. My Happenstance hap is completed and ready to go. Its always great to receive your varied and interesting posts. Thank you Kate.

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  8. Brennan Avatar
    Brennan

    Simply lovely.
    As always, thank you.

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  9. alijudd Avatar
    alijudd

    These are beautiful Kate thank you. I love your blog. It’s the only one I really consciously make a point of reading.

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  10. Patrizia. Avatar
    Patrizia.

    Beautiful images! I would like to be there!

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  11. Lori Hojnicki MacKenzie Avatar
    Lori Hojnicki MacKenzie

    I adore your garden sheds!

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  12. rjmaloney Avatar
    rjmaloney

    I wanted to mention a documentary called Yarn, its on Netflix.

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  13. catdownunder Avatar
    catdownunder

    Bruce, you are one very lucky dog!

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  14. sconzani Avatar
    sconzani

    Lovely photos, Kate. I thought the ‘Oa’ sculpture was particularly appropriate. :-)

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  15. karen stickle Avatar
    karen stickle

    Lovely photos I am just back from a mini break on the Fife coast the weather was good and the sea side views and walks by the fishing villages were beautiful as were the fish and chips.

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  16. Loretta Avatar
    Loretta

    I’ve read you for years. As always, this was articulate and personal. You live in a beautiful lication with two good looking guys!

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  17. Kathy D Avatar
    Kathy D

    Kate is sounds like it has refreshed you to just be pottering about. Beautiful pictures! I have always thought Bruce to be intelligent and handsome but had no idea as to his actual size until the picture of Tom and him – my goodness he is magnificent and regal – larger than life.

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  18. knittingpirate Avatar
    knittingpirate

    Ohhhh, how *beautiful* it is there!

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  19. mathias sager Avatar
    mathias sager

    Amazing pictures!

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  20. Carolie G Avatar
    Carolie G

    FAB – U – LOUS !! Thank you for sharing Kate .

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  21. Linda A Avatar
    Linda A

    Scotland’s landscape is incredibly beautiful!
    Good for the soul.

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  22. Carolyne Avatar
    Carolyne

    Tom really has a presence doesn’t he?

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  23. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Great photos, and it’s especially nice to see Bruce just being Bruce. I particularly like the photo of him with Tom. Will Bruce be posting anytime soon? His musings about his people are always entertaining.

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  24. Natascha Davis Avatar
    Natascha Davis

    Tom’s magnificent photos and your mindful writing are a joy for the spirit each time I read your posts—- not to mention when I peruse your books and delight in your knitting patterns.

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  25. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Simply stunning – thanks for sharing.

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  26. stbarbebaker Avatar
    stbarbebaker

    Fantastic capture of May. Breathtaking sceneries!

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  27. Karen Dow Avatar
    Karen Dow

    Beautiful photos Kate. Home in Scotland for a few days from East Yorkshire and so good to be here. Finished the Uncia hap just before I left and it is stunning even if I say so myself. Ready for my next project. Love your blog.

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  28. Harriet Avatar
    Harriet

    You know Kate, it’s like looking at pictures of friends. So look forward to new posts, varied and always interesting. Live in Yorkshire, love Scotland so always look out to see if I know the places in the photos.

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  29. Isilsartari Avatar
    Isilsartari

    Looks like you guys have had a wonderful month of exploring. Bruce seems to be very helpful in the Garden.
    What walking boots do you have, they must be comfy and I need recommendations?

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  30. viola422 Avatar
    viola422

    ❤

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  31. Susan Turner Avatar
    Susan Turner

    Hullo, Kate!

    Thank you for a lovely pictorial account of May (which seemed to fly by in Boston, too).
    Found this bit of knitting history fun. Thought you might enjoy it.

    http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/knitting-spies-wwi-wwii

    Warmest,
    ST

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  32. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    Beautiful pictures!

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  33. Tracey Avatar
    Tracey

    Dreamy, dreamy pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Pat jarvis Avatar
    Pat jarvis

    Hi Kate…nice seeing you and Tom and Mr Pup, enjoying time together about and round where you live…I have just returned from a Ireland for a wee jaunt…it’s a great time of year to be out and about…cheers pat j

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  35. zibelyne Avatar
    zibelyne

    Que c’est beau !

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  36. kristieinbc Avatar
    kristieinbc

    Such lovely photos, Kate. I’m always a bit envious of where you live when I read your posts, then remind myself that it’s beautiful in my neck of the woods too. :-)

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    1. Karen Avatar
      Karen

      Hello, Kristie in BC,
      I hope I am reading your name correctly.
      I am coming to BC, mostly Vancouver Island, in late summer. Might I ask if you have any suggestions for walks and scenery?

      Thanks,
      Karen

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  37. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Fabulous! The pictures are so uplifting!

    Bruce is incredible. How much does he weigh?

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  38. Louise Panning Avatar
    Louise Panning

    Refreshing to the mind and heart and now I’m motivated to go outside and take a deep breath.
    Thank you for this kindness.

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  39. Bealavender Avatar
    Bealavender

    Beautiful landscape. Stunning pictures.

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  40. Agnès ANI7 Avatar
    Agnès ANI7

    Toujours aussi magnifiquement belles vos photographies.

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  41. Pauline Yates Avatar
    Pauline Yates

    Lovely photos Kate

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  42. Caro Avatar
    Caro

    Love the photo’s and Betty’s does a great afternoin tea.

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  43. Amy U. Avatar
    Amy U.

    So intrigued and excited to know you’re exploring opportunities in Hawick. My husband and I rented a cottage there a few years ago and in addition to falling in love with the Borders, I LOVED exploring the textile capital! Can’t wait to go back and explore it some more. Thanks, as always, for a few beautiful glimpses of your world.

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  44. treibsandblog Avatar
    treibsandblog

    Stunning photographs! Thank you for sharing them.

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