Wednesday was a quiet day - it might have looked an awful lot like a lazy day. I'm feeling the onset of a cold and am trying to take it easy. Started some knitting. Thank you, Robin, the cowl pattern you recommended is so quick and satisfying. I'm nearly done and getting ready to block it. I think I've gotten over the sweater trauma. I'd also like to try this chunky cowl. Had too many cups of coffee and pieces of toast. Noticed that the paper white flowers started to bloom. I can't ... Read more
Archives for January 2013
Doll + Matching Dress
When K was in a co-op preschool, an auction was held in the winter every year. The initial year we participated in the auction, I made a doll and a matching dress as my contribution item. It was the first time I'd submitted anything hand-sewn anywhere, so I was pretty nervous, but I believe the highest bid was somewhere around $100 for both, which wasn't too shabby (though I suspect a friend of mine had a hand in inflating the bid). I was going through my picture archives for what I hope to ... Read more
Photography Practice
One of my goals for this year is to become better at photography. I've worked with photos for a long time - on catalogs (if you got a Pottery Barn catalog between the years 1999-2002, I did the layouts for every single one of them! Best. Job. Ever.), as part of an imaging team at a stock photo agency and as a photo editor. But it's only recently that I shifted my focus to the taking of photos rather than just the selections or color-processing of them. I've discovered that I love it though I ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Ahoy Audrey!
Hello, hello, I hope you had a relaxing weekend! We are a little sleepy here and are enjoying a lazy day off. Happy MLK Day to those of you here in the States! I went to K's school for a special assembly on Friday and let me tell you...I was a blubbering mess when the first graders started singing "We Shall Overcome" (accompanied by a parent playing a trumpet, no less). I tried to hide it but felt emboldened when I saw a rugged looking Dad swiping at his eyes. Anyway, it's Monday outfit ... Read more
Happy Friday + Knitting
Happy Friday! Thank you so much for all the kind comments and emails yesterday! I feel a little bit like the time M's friends came over unannounced a few days ago. The house was in a state that could only be described as disastrous (cleaning was not a priority during the art show prep and supplies covered every available surface) and though I've known these friends a while, I don't know them that well. I was a bit embarrassed to have them see the messy side of me, but I suddenly felt a lot more ... Read more