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{food} truck craze

Posted on May 21, 2012

Long weekend sun, wine and food trucks. We drove out to Niagara-on-the-Lake today to get a dose of the food truck craze that has taken hold. Continue reading →

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{travel} seattle

Posted on May 20, 2012

I found myself in Seattle for work for a few days earlier this week. I had one evening to myself and made my way downtown for some shopping, sight seeing and seafood by the pier in Pike Place. Continue reading →

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a blessed day

Posted on May 13, 2012

That’s K & I eating ice-cream cones… she had grand plans for us today. Continue reading →

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back in time

Posted on May 11, 2012

Last weekend hubby and I finally went back to our University for a stroll around campus with the girls. K thought it was hilarious that we went to school here. I’m not sure why, it was just a funny day for her. L loved the freedom of running around the open pathways and corridors. Continue reading →

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{fo} pink + fuzzy legwarmers

Posted on May 8, 2012

pattern: very simple, a 2×2 rib until desired length
yarn: cascade 220 + rowan kid silk azura, held together Continue reading →

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{fo} snow white cable neckwarmer

Posted on May 6, 2012

pattern: cherry garcia by hello yarn
yarn: blue sky alpaca techno, 1970 flame
mods: none Continue reading →

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knitty

Posted on May 5, 2012

I got another chance to spend an evening playing with some luxurious yarns yesterday at the Knitty.com roundtable. I count myself very lucky that this fabulous knitting resource happens in my city. Beside trying out some new yarns, one of … Continue reading →

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yarn cakes

Posted on May 3, 2012

I set up the swift on the weekend and wound up these babies. Continue reading →

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label it

Posted on April 29, 2012

I get asked often about where I get my lovely labels for my hand knits. During the show, there were lots of compliments. Continue reading →

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vintage finds: little one

Posted on April 28, 2012

I popped into a Church rummage sale this morning and picked up this darling little wooden chair. It’s perfect display piece to add to my craft show roaster next time, don’t you think? Continue reading →

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