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I LOVE it. Does $325 include you throwing it in the back of your car and driving it to PDX? ;)
{ the henredon chair }
Oh this little chair. I found her at a thrift store this summer. She was gorgeous. Fabulous lines, gorgeous fabric. A deliciously plump down cushion. Worn, faded, and a little stained, yes, but truly a beautiful piece of furniture. Without hesitation, I had her loaded into the back of m...
Of course I did!
nourish
I used to not be a New Year resolution person. I scoffed at the idea of needing the new year to start new habits. I thought it was setting myself up for failure. But then I read this post last year, and I changed my mind. Lori is right. Meaningful change won't happen if we don't make that decisi...
I think thats a fantastic word, especially right now for you. I miss you!
nourish
I used to not be a New Year resolution person. I scoffed at the idea of needing the new year to start new habits. I thought it was setting myself up for failure. But then I read this post last year, and I changed my mind. Lori is right. Meaningful change won't happen if we don't make that decisi...
that is a different Annika but mine would say the same thing. :)
nourish
I used to not be a New Year resolution person. I scoffed at the idea of needing the new year to start new habits. I thought it was setting myself up for failure. But then I read this post last year, and I changed my mind. Lori is right. Meaningful change won't happen if we don't make that decisi...
that was a different Annika! But I bet mine would say exactly the same thing. :)
nourish
I used to not be a New Year resolution person. I scoffed at the idea of needing the new year to start new habits. I thought it was setting myself up for failure. But then I read this post last year, and I changed my mind. Lori is right. Meaningful change won't happen if we don't make that decisi...
Screen Door is down the street. So is Pix. Its a good thing Ive committed to walking/biking everywhere or Id be in serious trouble with regards to fitting in my clothes.
simplify
We had a lovely Thanksgiving - I hope you did too. We headed to the coast and had dinner with my dad. It was a beautiful sunny day, the food was delicious, and the quiet was just what we needed. Yesterday, the rain poured down. Jeff and I saw these toadstools while we were walking the dogs. Gu...
I'll send you one. Or bring it, since I'm that good at getting to the post office.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Thanks! Almost finished with the blue one. I see a rainbow of Milos. And maybe a rainbow Milo too. I'll recover from Sullivan and try again after knitting Bedford.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
I decided I couldnt keep the secret. She got me with the missing us.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
I think its the quintessential toddler girl haircut. I love it. And owls are a fave.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Thanks! The Milo is the best.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Thanks! Im not reknitting in that yarn. Ill order something else - probably Quince Co. Lark. That yarn is becoming a Brooklyn Tweed Bedford sweater right after I finish the Milo and a vest for my dad.
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Thanks, Lori!
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Toddler Kit and her family are planning to visit during the end of March. :)
a tale of two sweaters (and a haircut)
I wrote this long, lovely post on Friday about a sweater lost and a sweater finished. And then I navigated away from the page before clicking the green publish button. And then I cried. But the post still lives in my head (probably in a more abbreviated form) so here we go again. Once upon a t...
Happy birthday sweets! And that little sideways grin is adorable. xo
one
It's hard to believe that it's been one year that Ceci has been in our lives. This sweet little girl that I couldn't imagine being without. She turned one today. I'd love to eloquently say something profound to mark this special occasion, but words escape me. I am overwhelmed with gratitud...
I love this so much. She's quite the girl and you're quite the mama. xo.
15 October
This weekend, Elisabeth swam in her first meet since joining a competitive (year-round) swim team this fall. I was blown away with how much better her strokes and turns already looked (I think watching her hero Missy Franklin this summer, really observing Missy's strokes, was a help, as well a...
I love October. So far it's brought cooler but still sunny day and that beautiful golden light. I'm getting close to turning on the furnace, but I'm hoping to last until the middle of the month. My knitting is coming along (even with the mistake I found, and am working around instead of ripping back 6" of sweater). It's time to can some applesauce and make pumpkin risotto. By the end of the month, the rain will come, so I'm going to enjoy all of this while I can. xoxo
3 October
October, October! I'm so, so happy, my favorite month has arrived in all its golden delciousness. I know I've shared this quote before, but it's a favorite of mine, so I think it bears sharing again: “There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so p...
ooh me!! I have the pattern I guess it's time to source materials and head down to the needlework store.
Stitch along!
Last month I talked about some projects I was planning. Some of the knitting projects are well underway, or even completed. But the Winterwoods ABCs cross-stitch sampler kit, sitting prominently in the picture? Still sealed up so lonely in the package, the way it has been for months. Last nig...
Yay you! I love this post times 1 million.
5 September
I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about August, how hard it is for me, how I finally realized that I just hate it. I didn't end up posting it because I was feeling too sorry for myself about it being August in the first place. But can I just say right now, August is over! And I couldn't be happi...
Yum! And I'm so glad to see you settling back into your life after the move. Moving is so disruptive. Remind me of this when I talk about wanting to do it.
Earl Grey tea slushy
At the end of last summer, I got the idea to make an Earl Grey tea "slushy" and spent a fair amount of time working out a recipe for it. Then the weather got cool and I set the idea aside in favor of hot tea and the coziness of my favorite season. The idea of a tea slushy seems to be seasonal ...
Thanks, Lois! When you come over, you can sit on the company side. :)
perfect is the enemy of done
I made a quilt. It's not perfect. But it is done. I was intending to do a lovely outdoor photo shoot and make a fancy blog post. After 10 days of busy life and of it living on my couch, it became clear that a real photo shoot wasn't happening. I took photos of the quilt in its natural habitat so...
Thanks, lovey. xo
perfect is the enemy of done
I made a quilt. It's not perfect. But it is done. I was intending to do a lovely outdoor photo shoot and make a fancy blog post. After 10 days of busy life and of it living on my couch, it became clear that a real photo shoot wasn't happening. I took photos of the quilt in its natural habitat so...
I think it would have looked icky. Plus, by happenstance, it's actually a better length for the couch now than it would have been. Thanks so much!
perfect is the enemy of done
I made a quilt. It's not perfect. But it is done. I was intending to do a lovely outdoor photo shoot and make a fancy blog post. After 10 days of busy life and of it living on my couch, it became clear that a real photo shoot wasn't happening. I took photos of the quilt in its natural habitat so...
Thanks, Julie! I love what the quilting added to it.
I have little perfectionists around here, so I have to be good about practicing what I preach. :)
perfect is the enemy of done
I made a quilt. It's not perfect. But it is done. I was intending to do a lovely outdoor photo shoot and make a fancy blog post. After 10 days of busy life and of it living on my couch, it became clear that a real photo shoot wasn't happening. I took photos of the quilt in its natural habitat so...
Thanks, sweets. I do love me some imperfect, as a general rule. I like myself better when I'm not hung up on perfection.
Dying to see that star quilt that I am totally ripping off for a new quilt around here.
perfect is the enemy of done
I made a quilt. It's not perfect. But it is done. I was intending to do a lovely outdoor photo shoot and make a fancy blog post. After 10 days of busy life and of it living on my couch, it became clear that a real photo shoot wasn't happening. I took photos of the quilt in its natural habitat so...
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