Monthly Archives: February 2012

in my basket: pink + warm + fuzzy

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

One of our stops yesterday included the yarn shop, Romni Wools where I picked up a skein of pink wool (Cascade 220 – can’t go wrong with this stuff) + two skeins of Rowan kid silk mohair. I cast on this morning for a pair of legwarmers, this time for the girls’ little cousin. Continue reading →

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window shopping

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I spent the morning with K — just the two of us — doing a little window shopping in the city. It was fun, quiet time with her, just peering into the cute little boutiques and shops along Queen St. West (for those who know Toronto) and talking about the unique items and curiosities that we saw. Continue reading →

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this moment

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. – inspired by Soulemama Continue reading →

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the girls

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

When they get along, they are just hams together. Continue reading →

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fo: black & white cowl

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I am declaring this my new favourite cowl! Continue reading →

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long weekending

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I hope your weekend was a restful as mine. It was a long weekend here and we spent it relaxing and taking it slow. So much so that I think it will be hard to return to the regular work day tomorrow. Continue reading →

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this moment

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. – inspired by Soulemama. Continue reading →

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love day cards

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

K’s Valentine’s day cards this year consisted of handmade cut-out hearts glued to folded construction paper, decorated with stickers (of course!) for our family, plus the above simple printable cards for her classmates. Continue reading →

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share the love + winner!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

A sampling of our love day treats…it was a very sweet day indeed. Continue reading →

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fo: his mitts

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

I’ve been knitting for over 6 years now and last week was the first time he’s ever asked me to make anything for him. I always assumed he wouldn’t wear anything I knitted (most men are like that, aren’t they?) and I didn’t mind just knitting for the girls anyways. Continue reading →

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