lots.
i sent the flyer for the lys tour off to the printer last week (if you click on the map link you can see a bit of my handywork). i also completed some work on a family friend's wedding invitation so i no longer have any deadlines!
so this lack of deadlines was supposed to lead to some completed knitting. but it hasn't. i am in a tiny funk, just trying to complete a couple socks and find my latest inspiration.
and wouldn't you know it but i had to cast on for another chevron scarf (this is my 6th color combo attempt!). i was lucky enough to win some str (peaseblossom) from wanda. it is now paired up with watermelon tourmaline.
the colors are working really well together. it is still a bit too purple for me, but as soon as i got going i realized that this would be perfect for a friend of mine's birthday. she would love these colors. so on i go! i will however keep working on a combo for myself (currently i am in love with this combo by larissa over at stitch marker).
in other non-knitting randomness, i found an awning solution for my deck (i think). i discovered offset patio umbrellas this week and hope to get one ordered if i can't find them locally this weekend. i also managed to move my concrete hearth, which was not flush with my fireplace, but in doing so dropped it on a finger that is now very numb and very sore. 2 ginormous trees were taken down in my condo complex yesterday and the kit kats enjoyed watching the (loud) process. i am hoping this will allow a little more sun in the morning, but won't know until we actually get sun.
i also purchased a matching teapot and mugs for my existing french press from my lys which also happens to be a tea shop. my payment for the wedding invitation work was in the form of a gift certificate to the shop so it didn't cost me much. i just love the chartreuse color.
i also wanted to mention that canidae was the food of choice when it came to my kit kats. they are currently on the felidae dry and wet (although the wet is getting mixed reviews). their website states that all ingredients are US grown and these foods do not contain the bad ingredients involved in the recall. i can finally sleep at night people! thanks for the help in finding this company! currently they are snuggled up together but earlier cooper was doing his usual routine of carrying his yarn ball around the toilet numerous times getting it all tangled up. he just LOVES yarn. he will carry any ball, any size around if he can get to it. one day i'll catch him in the act and share with you.
ok, happy friday all. i am going to get back to sending out some spreadsheets for work. oh joy.
so this lack of deadlines was supposed to lead to some completed knitting. but it hasn't. i am in a tiny funk, just trying to complete a couple socks and find my latest inspiration.
and wouldn't you know it but i had to cast on for another chevron scarf (this is my 6th color combo attempt!). i was lucky enough to win some str (peaseblossom) from wanda. it is now paired up with watermelon tourmaline.
the colors are working really well together. it is still a bit too purple for me, but as soon as i got going i realized that this would be perfect for a friend of mine's birthday. she would love these colors. so on i go! i will however keep working on a combo for myself (currently i am in love with this combo by larissa over at stitch marker).
in other non-knitting randomness, i found an awning solution for my deck (i think). i discovered offset patio umbrellas this week and hope to get one ordered if i can't find them locally this weekend. i also managed to move my concrete hearth, which was not flush with my fireplace, but in doing so dropped it on a finger that is now very numb and very sore. 2 ginormous trees were taken down in my condo complex yesterday and the kit kats enjoyed watching the (loud) process. i am hoping this will allow a little more sun in the morning, but won't know until we actually get sun.
i also purchased a matching teapot and mugs for my existing french press from my lys which also happens to be a tea shop. my payment for the wedding invitation work was in the form of a gift certificate to the shop so it didn't cost me much. i just love the chartreuse color.
i also wanted to mention that canidae was the food of choice when it came to my kit kats. they are currently on the felidae dry and wet (although the wet is getting mixed reviews). their website states that all ingredients are US grown and these foods do not contain the bad ingredients involved in the recall. i can finally sleep at night people! thanks for the help in finding this company! currently they are snuggled up together but earlier cooper was doing his usual routine of carrying his yarn ball around the toilet numerous times getting it all tangled up. he just LOVES yarn. he will carry any ball, any size around if he can get to it. one day i'll catch him in the act and share with you.
ok, happy friday all. i am going to get back to sending out some spreadsheets for work. oh joy.
13 Comments:
That chevron scarf is so pretty in those colors!
I'm going to have to check felidae out. I'm searching for food for my furbabies too.
Now that is a winning combination! I'm sorry the Peaseblossom wasn't quite the right combo for you, I love how it's turning out. Although knitting mine in sportweight was a torture. I wouldn't even attempt it in sockweight!
I'm liking how your scarf is turning out. I think the colour combo you've got going now is great!
I also won some yarn over at wanda's blog. I'm going to use the Regia I on my 2nd ever pair of socks (I was gonna use it for my first, but I couldn't wait to cast on - I've yet to finish though).
great job on the map for the lys tour too. I'm planning on going to a few of the stores myself - that map will come in handy :)
Oh, good! I am glad to hear that the canidae is working out. It is hard sugesting a food, becaus eyou can never be sure is someone elses pet will like it.
Love the scarf too, I hope to make on soon!
i love the scarf! i think the colors are amazing and your friend is so lucky to have someone like yourself to make this for her! your little tea accutraments are s cool too! tea and yarn under one roof, what a dream come true!
I love that color combo!!!!
That LYS Tour looks like so much fun. It really makes me miss Seattle. The map was so informative I even printed out a copy for my next visit back to Seattle (hopefully within the next year).
The combo colors of your Chevron scarf are beautiful!
I love your new teapot and mugs! We are lucky enough to have a high end tea store in a new hip area of our downtown but it doesn't sell yarn. That would be my dream! Tea and yarn...and maybe a little wine too.
that LYS tour sounds awesome - wish I lived in Seattle
the chervon scarf is gorgeous and i love the new tea set!
I loved the scarf on your blog, so I went out and bought the book. Now trying to decide on my colorway. Such hard decisions;-)
I was looking up your martini recipe. Can you tell me what is the ingredient callled 1/2 and 1/2??
I am quite jealous of the LYS tour. Wow. It looks as though there are a lot of fabulous stores to visit. :)
I am loving try # 6 of the Chevron Scarf. Those colors do go together quite nicely.
...but canidae means dog. Am I reading this wrong or are you feeding the pusses dog food?
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