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

Stuck On This

I can't believe that back to school, for my daughters, is a mere three weeks away. This summer has flown by faster than any other I recall. We've been super busy and the weather has been breezy and perfect. Both my daughters enjoy decorating the inside of their lockers at school. I recently purchased these unique, pretty glass magnets on Etsy at this great shop! The square magnets come in a set of four....each having a different, but coordinated, print. So cute, too, for use in a home office!

In Full Bloom

I have a tendency to find a favorite and stick with it. I do it with perfumes, a great pair of jeans, a perfect lipstick. I do it with nail color, too. I love OPI and I nearly always pick "Every day is Oktoberfest" as my favorite manicure color. This time I changed it up a bit. Here's why....when I gave birth to my second daughter, I called my parents and my dad immediately asked "Well, is it a boy or a girl??" And I answered "It's a Lily!" So, I couldn't resist....that's my new color. "It's A Lily"...a perfect summery pink!

A Great Mystery

I'm in the middle of reading The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling....such a great read! Terrific mystery....I am completely enjoying this book. Next up, I may read Kate Morton's The Secret Keeper....or possibly The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro.

I'm still in search of great yarns for autumn and I found this really pretty hand spun yarn from an Etsy shop in Wales. The color is amazing... like a perfect blend of deep blue, pink and purple tones. At 124 yards...this bulky weight yarn would be another great choice for fingerless gloves. It looks so soft and I love the subtle thick/thin running throughout. 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

Thundering Morning

I love sitting outside with my coffee in the morning. Today, surprisingly, the skies turned quickly black and thunder set in....it was perfect! I'm reading The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling. After reading lots of historical fiction this summer it's nice to go in a different direction. The Cuckoo's Calling is proving to be a great mystery novel...very fun! 

I've been in search all summer for new tennis sneakers. I love Tretorn but wanted to grab something different. I've decided on Superga. From Italy....these are such a great classic. Zillions of colors to pick from.....I love a bunch of them. Think I'm going with the navy or a birch colored brown.

love all the colors choices! take a peek here!