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Picking Up

March 11, 2012 at 10:33 am by Claudia

It’s sunny, a bit warmer and what am I doing today? Besides crocheting, that is. Picking up dog poop from the corral and picking up rocks in my front yard.

Oh, yippee.

Nothing like dog poop and rocks to put a spring in your step and a song on your lips.

I have much to accomplish in the next less-than-a-month. Suddenly I’m hyper aware of everything that needs to be done around here before I go to Hartford. I think it’s time to make some lists.

There is yarn everywhere in this house, but especially in the den. That’s because the den is where I sit and blog and sit and read and sit and watch television and sit and crochet. There’s a box of it on the desk (that I crop out of all photos like the first one in this post.) There’s a bag of it on the floor right next to the desk. There’s a tote full of yarn next to my chair. I’m crocheting like a madwoman.

I’m aiming for a shop update tomorrow. Obsession Scarves are being purchased almost as quickly as I list them. I have 3 for tomorrow and more in the coming week. Meredith has crocheted some wonderful flower scarves and I’ll be listing them tomorrow as well. Wait ’til you see them – they are so summery, so fun!

How is your day going? Any plans for this Sunday?

Filed Under: crochet, dogs, etsy, yarn 15 Comments

Flowers, Books & Yarn

March 6, 2012 at 9:26 am by Claudia

I made the bi-weekly trip to Trader Joe’s over the weekend and came home with these. Aren’t they gorgeous? They’re waxflowers and I’m crazy about them. I like the wildflower-like big splash of color they bring to the living room. And look! There’s my pink milk glass hobnail vase.

I found this in a local antique shop a couple of years ago. It’s been nestled in my china cabinet ever since. I thought it might be nice to actually use it as it was intended…as a vase. This is one of my favorite finds. Such a soft, pretty shade of pink.

I wonder…can I plant some waxflowers in my garden? Are they compatible with my zone? Hmmm.

At the moment, we have an abundance of fresh flowers in the cottage. Some yellow alstromeria on the kitchen table, some mixed alstromeria in the den…

although the petals have begun to fall. Do you see the blue book in the foreground? It’s a vintage copy of Great Expectations that was just sent to me by my friend, Sharon. She enclosed a sweet note that said she was sending it to me because I ‘like old things and proper English.’ Oh, I do, Sharon! Thank you so much! An interesting accidental vignette, don’t you think? Charles Dickens alongside of modern day suspense/mystery writer Lee Child and my iPhone: When Centuries Collide.

Today I plan to pick up more rocks from the endless swath of dirt that is my front yard. There are a lot of them – we have rocky soil. I don’t want them there when I reseed. I’ll use them as edging for my garden beds.

The crocheting continues. And I am reminded that I have some prep work to do on The Tempest. Rehearsals start in just about a month.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Filed Under: crochet, flowers 27 Comments

Sunday Update

February 26, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Claudia

The winds were howling all day yesterday and through the night. We’re always left with an unsettled, edgy feeling when that happens. I was crossing my fingers that the willow would survive the winds until it can be taken down properly on Tuesday. It did.

I caught these two snoozing on the loveseat:

Ssh! Don’t tell Don I posted this!

Don was taking a nap under what he calls his ‘sleeping bag’ – in reality, a down jacket.

Scout looks cozy, doesn’t she?

I think they’re adorable, but then again, I might be a wee bit biased. Riley was in the den with me.

It’s sunny and cold today and the wind has stopped. I have more crocheting to do for the shop. Speaking of the shop, I listed these two scarves this morning (update: sold):

I’m starting a new one in silk and bamboo:

It will be awfully pretty in this color – sort of a wine or burgundy. By the way, your order comes with one of my little business cards (like the one above) tucked in the wrapping. You can have your very own “Sheep with a Party Hat!”

Have a great Sunday.

Filed Under: crochet, Don, etsy, Scout 21 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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