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Design Friday: Brighten a Cold and Frosty Morning
It is cold today! How about a stylish outfit to brighten a gray and chilly morning? I saw this in a magazine and it made me long for warmer weather. I love the fabric patterns (are the flowers beaded?) … Continue reading
Design Friday: A Snuggly Vest
I saw this cute, snuggly vest in a magazine I was flipping through while at the hair salon. Intriguing — it is made of dyed and knitted mink. I have no idea how they could have spun mink hairs into … Continue reading
Design Friday: Repurposing Pants Into a Cat Tunnel
At the pet store recently, I saw an interesting cat toy — a wide-legged pant that had been shaped into a tunnel for cats! Knowing how much cats love to slink through tight spaces, I thought this was a great … Continue reading
Design Friday: Malabrigo Rastita
I’m a big fan of Malabrigo’s Rasta yarn, which is a super soft and gorgeously colored hand-paint yarn — super bulky and great for quick knits. It is slightly felted, which gives it a softer look when knitted up. Here’s … Continue reading
Design Friday: Pinning on Pinterest
I’m not an early adopter kind of gal, which is why I just started to get into Pinterest. Kind of late, I know! It’s actually really fun to see all of the different images others have gathered — so many … Continue reading
A Day in San Francisco
Even though San Francisco is just a train ride away, I don’t often find the time to spend a day there. But when I do, it is always such a treat! Image from here. A coffee and a chocolate croissant … Continue reading
The Last Twinkie in America?
This is totally off-topic — not a shred about sewing, knitting or fashion — but, as many of you have read, Hostess, the maker of iconic childhood treats, is moving forward to shut down its operations. Image from here. To … Continue reading
Design Friday: Bananas
So wild! Can’t believe this is how bananas grow on trees!
Design Friday: Inspiration From The Islands
One photo doesn’t do justice to the beauty of a Hawaiian sunset. There is so much that can’t be conveyed — the cool breezes; the rustling palm fronds; the crashing waves; the shifting colors in the sky; and the quiet … Continue reading
Design Friday: Entering Middle Earth
The winding road leading to the Point Reyes Lighthouse is marked by wind-blown trees, misty air and rolling fog — even in August! I had a “Middle Earth” moment as I walked on the road — imagining that the road … Continue reading
