Phew. It's been hectic here at Chez Daly. Hectic but fun.

Now that the dust has settled, I can assess the damage. The dishwasher is kaput - this is a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. I don't know how I ever coped without a dishwasher, as indeed I did, for many years. Anyway, something must be done about that situation pronto.

There is a problem with the tap over the sink, brought on by increased usage due to absence of said dishwasher.

The woman next door (aka bunny death row) came and borrowed Hutch for some siring duties. How strange it was to have someone request the presence of your family pet for such a task. He's positively exhausted now, sprawled out on the grass like a very contented bunny. What a good life that rabbit has.

I am off to a housewarming tonight for a friend who has just built herself a beach house. There is going to be fairy lights, a jumping castle, an outdoor marquee, outdoor heating, catering, and a karaoke dj. It's not even byo drink! I am so looking forward to it.

As a gift, I made her a mini-version of Eunny Jang's print o' the wave stole. Merino Oro, hand dyed by me after knitting on 2.25mm needles. Only two repeats of the pattern in the centre, no centre grafting and no edging - time was my enemy. Quick and easy version and looks great too.