Love this!

I've been eating lots  of salads lately which have worked fine with the warm September weather but with October nearly here I need some good, cozy soups that are in line with my gluten free, carb free eating. I love broccoli soup and this recipe from Closet Cooking sounds perfect. Roasted broccoli and garlic, bit of cream and cheddar....great for cooler evenings!

Check out Closet Cooking for this yummy recipe!

Cocoa & Sugar

I don't buy a lot of jewelry on line. Usually I need to see a piece of jewelry in person, feels its weight, how it drapes. I love very simple lines and warm colors. However, I recently found this amazing artist on Etsy and I purchased this beautiful gold and cocoa pendant necklace. I love the extra long length, the subtly lustre...everything about it. Perfect with a deep v-neck sweater. It's my favorite piece for fall! 

The artist has so many beautiful items....these earrings are stunning as well! The druzy stone reminds me of sugar crackle on creme brulee.....xoxo

Oktoberfest

Hooray...October is finally here! I just found a perfect autumn hued, hand spun yarn on Etsy, bought some Butter Toffee coffee and I'm starting a great new book for book club....happy!

From the shop Livingcloth: Love this amazing bulky merino wool yarn! Take a peek here for yardage & exact fiber content.

Knitting Pattern Idea

I love everything about this stunning lace wrap! Such a warm & cozy burnt orange color, beautiful detailing....just ideal for autumn! I came across this pattern on Etsy in the California based shop FickleKnitter....the pattern is available to purchase and download (it has been tech edited and tested.) What a great project to kick off fall. Happy Knitting! xoxo

Beautiful wrap pattern can be purchased from FickleKnitter.

All Things Pumpkin

I could lose myself for hours in Williams Sonoma. Come fall....it's like a heaven of all things spicy and pumpkin! I love this Napa Valley Pumpkin Seed Brittle....it's a perfect, yummy blend of pumpkin spice and Indonesian vanilla.

Love these great upcycled pumpkins from Whimsys Workshop on Etsy....super clever & cozy looking! Happy Autumn! xoxo

Simple Monday

It's freezing here today and I'm so thrilled! Bought a great pumpkin spice candle, gathered some wood for the fireplace and went to the market for a huge bunch of basil to toss with pasta tonight. I'm making this Garlic Herbed Pasta that I found on this wonderful food blog  Pinch of Yum.  Delicious recipes for chilly evenings!

I'm in the middle of knitting the Ombre Cowl still...loving the colors. Working with both Rowan and Cascade yarns currently. My favorite is Black Currant from Rowan...such a rich autumn color!

Found this image on Pinterest, but sadly no source for it....I love the inspiring simplicity. Happy Knitting! xo

Autumn Loves

I am currently....blissfully....in the middle of a great knitting project. I'm working on the Ombre Cowl from Ravelry that I posted earlier this week. My only change to the original plan....I switched out the black mohair for an inky, deep eggplant. Love the depth of the color!

I just found an amazing pattern on Etsy for this "Genevieve" cowl/snood. Available for purchase, from the beautiful shop AtelierTPK, in PDF form....this is one of the prettiest patterns I've come across and it's ideal for both beginners and advanced knitters! Worn loose or cozily wrapped....I simply love this....just a stunning project idea! Happy Knitting! xo

Love this cowl? Purchase the pattern at this great Etsy shop....AtelierTPK

Back To School, Friend

I just love looking for new knitting inspiration. I try to share new yarn ideas and free patterns as often as I can. This fab friend sort of popped up on me when I wasn't looking! How charming is she? It's like a knitted Back To School sweetheart! The pattern is on Ravelry (in Tetyana Korobkova's Store) and while it isn't free...it's just too amazing to not pass the word around on. I cannot wait to knit my own Purple Viola Doll! Here's to a wonderful, cozy autumn season! Happy Knitting....xoxo

Perfectly Wrapped

I've had a reflective week where all I've wanted is a bit of quiet time with my daughters. Sometimes things are so rushed and hectic and you need to step back a bit and reprioritize. The girls nibbled on hot dogs and strawberries on the porch this afternoon and I searched a bit for an autumn wrap idea. I love this free pattern I came across titled "Sonia's Shawl" on Ravelry. The texture and workmanship is amazing! Knit with Aran weight yarn.....this looks ideal for kicking off autumn projects! Happy Knitting! xo

 

This is just so cozy & beautiful!

Simply Perfect

I just came across the greatest free knitting pattern on Coco Knits. This wrap is beautiful and I love the clean lines and simple detailing. Knit with Rowan Kidsilk Haze. This seems to be a perfect autumn project for knitters of all levels. I cannot wait to get started.... Happy Knitting! xo

Gearing Up For Fall

Yesterday, I had a long lunch on the patio of my favorite afternoon spot with both my daughters. It was great to relax, nibble a bit and there was fantastic jazz playing. With summer days being a bit busy....this was an ideal break in our schedule. Later in the day, I grabbed the canvas tennis sneakers I had been constantly looking at. I went with Superga in Grey Sage (which looks like a great dark dove grey)....

I have been looking at fingerless glove ideas and came across an Etsy artist who offers terrific cable knit  patterns. Her work is inspiring.... I'm thinking that I'm ready to purchase a pattern & give cable knit a try! Take a peek at her shop, called The Blue Brick, I just  love these!

Needles Ready....

Started today with a dark roast coffee and a yearning for new yarn. My knitting classes are kicking off the autumn season soon and I am craving a great project. The weather turns cool here early so fingerless gloves are a great way to get ready for September!

I found a great Etsy shop. Located in the UK, The Fibre Tree offers amazing handspun skeins. I purchased this thick/thin merino. The warm brown hues are beautiful and it's a generous 157 yards! Cannot wait for it to arrive! Happy Knitting! xo

Strappingly Handsome

I completely love, love, love this new bag from Anthropologie! Check out the rich brown leather with sequin straps....it's a perfect mix of masculine & a touch of girly! I just am so blown away by how great it is. So amazing for autumn.....

On an outside note, our hydrangea bush bloomed about a month late this season but it now looks really full and pretty....lots of pretty pink flowers. It's a welcome July addition to the garden and viewable from the kitchen which is the best part.

Love how hardy the Purple Coneheads are....such happy flowers!