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January 2, 2010 inspirations for the new year

inspirations for the new year

I have a little confession to make, I absolutely LOVE organizing!  And this time of year makes me want to empty every drawer, rearrange my wardrobe by color, and buy things like magazine holders and cute storage boxes. I know, it can’t be healthy, but I love it! Since we’re in Portland, which is a super [...]

December 20, 2009 snowflakes and gingerbread

snowflakes and gingerbread

Today we’re leaving snowy Illinois to spend Christmas on the west coast with Joel’s family. It’s going to be lovely and sunny so here’s one last look at some wintery Christmastime magic: (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) Is it snowing where you are?

December 7, 2009 pretty mittens

pretty mittens

Anabela wrote a lovely post about her adorable new mittens. They are darling! I’ve had a little idea floating around in my sketchbook forever about using a duet of yarns to play up the natural heart shape that the stockinette stitch makes.  I love seeing it in action!  Now to get a few minutes to try [...]

December 3, 2009 snowflakes

snowflakes

We had our first snowflakes of the season last night and though they didn’t last long, they were beautiful!  And now I just can’t get enough snowflakes! Frosty Banner by Martha Stewart, Ginger Bread Cookie by clada74, and gorgeous photo by littlebrownpen. Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?