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Early, Early Morning

February 10, 2012 at 9:39 am by Claudia

Why was I awake at 5 a.m.? A case of the middle-of-the-night worry brain. Do you ever come down with that affliction? I sure do. So here I sit, drinking coffee, eyes a little irritated, pondering the day ahead.

Thank you for all the warm well wishes on the opening of our shop. And thank you to those of you who purchased one of our creations. I hope to get those packages out today – tomorrow at the latest. By the way, Meredith’s woven shawls are rectangular, light as air, and much more beautiful than my photos of them indicate. I have one and I wear it all the time. She’s got one in the mail to me (for the shop) that is a beautiful, ever-so-subtle sparkly gray.

I just listed another Obsession Scarf. This one is a gorgeous shade of Apple Green. The yarn is a combination of silk and bamboo – oh my gosh, it’s so silky and soft to the touch. I would wear this one all year round. Believe me, if I could keep it for myself, I’d do it in a heartbeat.

Some of you wrote me saying the link to the Etsy Shop wasn’t working. Every time I’ve tried it, it has worked. Don’t click on the Etsy Shop label. It’s just a sidebar label. Either click on one of the individual photos, or click on ScoutHarper (in blue) at the bottom of the widget. If you’re still having trouble, it may be a problem with your browser. Here is the link.

Playing with BeFunky. This is called Orton Style and gives a photo a sort of artsy blur. Interesting. Let’s move on to some flowers hit by this morning’s sunlight.

I see that my boy Riley is waking up (he always sleeps in.) Have to go help him up.

And something outside has caught Miss Scout’s eye.

Playing with the font again. Yay or Nay?

Have a wonderful Friday.

Crochet & Flowers

January 24, 2012 at 10:47 am by Claudia

I’ve been churning out some Obsession Scarves for the shop. Perhaps ‘churning’ isn’t the best word for the creative process. How about ‘joyfully stitching’? I so want to get the shop up and running, but there are photos to be taken, pricing to figure out, mailing costs – oh my goodness. As for photos – the skies have been a tad gloomy for the past two days and not the best for picture taking.

I’m suddenly aware of color – true color – lately. I want the photos to show the real colors and, frankly, that’s not always easy. For example, the pinkish tone in the to scarf is a little off, it’s a deeper color. That will be the challenge.

I’m experimenting with the opacity of the watermark on my photos. This is better.

Yarn is beautiful, isn’t it? The fibers, the softness. These variegated skeins are perfect for the Obsession Scarf.

Yarn and flowers.

Theses roses are stunning. They were part of a mixed bouquet that included the pink alstromeria – from Trader Joe’s. Mixed bouquets can be a wonderful way to spread flowers out throughout your home…a little here…a little there.

Yellow brightens up the house on a gloomy day.

I love Blogger but I’m having some doubts lately. The cancellation of Picnik, the push for everyone to join Google+, the problems with comments, blogs being taken down as spam or for some other reason – it all makes me nervous. I haven’t had any problems yet, knock on wood, but I know plenty of people who have. I’m researching WordPress. We’ll see.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments about Old Man Winter! I loved reading them. Seems like most of us have a love/hate relationship with this season. We had rain all day yesterday and our pretty snowfall has turned to mud. A depressing landscape, indeed.

Have a great Tuesday!

Working on Inventory for the Etsy Shop

January 14, 2012 at 11:24 am by Claudia

I’m crocheting some Obsession scarves for my soon-to-be Etsy shop. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, last winter I was completely caught up in making these scarves, also known as the Queen Anne’s Lace pattern. I made several of them, including a few for fellow bloggers. I love crocheting these beauties. I’ve decided that the Etsy shop will carry vintage finds and handmade pieces, by the way.

My goal this next week is to get the Etsy shop up and running…or at least almost up and running! I have a big old learning curve to deal with so I will be researching and asking advice from my fellow Etsy sellers.

My sister is also contributing some of her exquisite handmade (on her loom) shawls and scarves. Here’s a peek at what she sent me the other day:

Let me tell you, they are soft and beautifully woven and gorgeous. I am honored to sell her creations. Check out her latest post in which she writes about how she weaves and creates on her loom.

The wind has died down, thank goodness. No damage to the trees. About 3:00 yesterday afternoon, I decided that if ever there was a hot chocolate kind of day, this was it, and made myself a cup. Then I settled in my chair and talked on the phone with my sister, Brenda and my dad.

Today might just be a hot chocolate kind of day, as well. Don’t you agree?

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