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3.29.2011

Not so-well Knit & And Ode To Treasuring.

I knit this aviator cap a few weeks ago for the new one and while I enjoyed (throat clearing) it, I think it was for all the wrong reasons. The pattern, for me, seemed off. Again, I am a novice knitter and everything I do know I learned here or via the internet at large. So, the hat seems wonky--which I knew about 16 rows in, but it's not in my nature to 'frog'--as they say. I'm too hopeful that what seems lost may be found.

Anyway, still need to add a tie via an idiot chord--should be able to swing that ;) and maybe next time I'll follow this pattern and have more success...(seriously, what's with the point?!)

And I just wanted to share a treasury that I put together in memory of my Grandfather. It's the second one in a series (the other is Ode to Ethel, his sister, my great aunt). The whole process is pretty sweet, seems simple enough to create a treasury, but it takes me time and brain power to think on things I don't like I should. For me each person was whole and complete and I can nearly smell them when I think about them, but for anyone else these little odes are a glimpse into their story...

3.13.2011

and me.

One last rainbow week post. This is a fun experiment that's simple and fun.

You'll need:

Small tub/container for water (we used a clear tupperware)
A small submergeable mirror
A flashlight White paper Something to prop the mirror at a 45degree angle (rock)
Dark (night time/closet)

Fill the tub with water and prop the mirror against the rock. Turn off all the lights! Holding the paper above the mirror, shine the flashlight into the mirror and move the paper around until you find the rainbow on your paper. The water is refracting the white light as it passes through, separating the colors and making a rainbow!

Here's a treasury to celebrate the rainbow connection. please take a second to admire all the colorful talent! Just in time for Saint Patty's day.

1.09.2011

Babies are a Treasure...

To celebrate hitting the half way mark (that means I'm 20 weeks) I created a treasury including some of the many delightful things Etsy handcrafters are offering for sweet little ones. Please click here to view them all.

Here are a few teasers:

from lovefibres shop

from Canadianwoodcrafts shop

from DyPeas Shop

There are so many more and from some of my favorite bloggers too, go see!

9.16.2010

Birthday Girl Coming

Naomi & I almost share a birthday (a day apart), but I find myself spending more time thinking about how much fun HER wishlist would be than mine. A new pair of boots is exciting, a pretty necklace momentarily thrilling, a totally unnecessary mac book--over the top (as if i wasn't aiming for the moon already), but nothing beats the delight of watching Mommer (as she is affectionately called by her adoring sister) get something that lights up her eyes...

Here's a list of things I think just might--now to choose which our wallet will approve.
(here's a link straight to the treasury)