I added some lace to the edge of the upper shelf in the studio cabinet. It will do for now, but I think it is too close to the color of the shelf – not enough contrast. Hello brides and grooms!
I found a place to hang the pretty embroidered guest towel from Jill:
I won that rustic hanger a while back from Jennifer at The Old Painted Cottage. Unable to decide where to hang it, I put it away until inspiration struck. It struck over the weekend. As long as Don doesn’t sleep walk out of the bathroom, which is just to the left of the cabinet, and dry his hands, it should be safe.
I looked at this and thought there must be a more attractive way to store my crocheted-throw-in-progress:
You were thinking I would follow with a photo of some beautiful container? Nope. Haven’t found one yet. Though it won’t make any design magazine spread, the box is right by my chair in the den and holds everything I need to work on this mammoth throw. Can’t use a basket – the yarn will snag. Any ideas?
I received a phone call from Don on Friday saying we were going on a ‘Mystery Date’ that night. He gave not a hint of where we were going. We ended up driving to a town that is right next to the wee hamlet we used to live in. I still had no idea what the heck was going on until we turned a corner and I saw the marquee: “Gordon Lightfoot tonight.” I was totally surprised and delighted.
I’ve been a fan for years – I saw him in concert at least 3 times when I was much younger and somehow wrangled my way backstage and got his autograph. Don saw him more recently when I was away working in California. This time we got to experience his artistry together. It was a magical evening and just what I needed.
Gordon Lightfoot and my mother were both born in the same town of Orillia, Ontario. I feel that makes him a sort of cousin. Gordon might not feel the same way.
Another scary photo of Scout. This one cracks me up.
The call of the wild.
Your Scout is too cute! And I had a little laugh at your cardboard box situation since there’s a lot of that going on around here … knitting is tricky becuase of those snags. What about storing it inside a vintage suitcase?
Scout has such a great personality. Nice date night to watch and listen to Gordon Lightfoot.
– Joy
How cool that you got to see Gordon Lightfoot! The whole evening sounds great, with the mystery date and all.
Your loft looks so nice and cozy.
“If You Could Read My Mind Love”! Wow, I grew up listening to GL while living in Toronto. How wonderful to hear him in person and in an intimate setting, AND that your husband set it all up. Just so nice.
And Scout you don’t scare me, you don’t know the face that faces me every morning yawning! Nothing like the gummy yaw of Panda the BT!
How about a fabric lined basket for the yarn?
Ann
Awesome date you had. My hubby is not a surpriser… darn. Maybe Scout was howling because he wanted to see Gordon too!
Oh Scout!
Wow! How delightful to have your hubby surprise you like that! He is a keeper for sure!
Your throw looks amazing! Those are fab colors! I have crocheted a few myself and love doing it. It feels so good to pull a blanket up over me that I created myself : )
I hope you are having a good fall and feeling well.
Hugs,
Terri
That is a hilarious photo! That is the most energetic dog. Did you change your font, you sly girl you?
Brenda
Claudia, I use big baskets, lined with a fitted liner sometimes. Other times I have lined the basket with a vintage tablecloth. I also crochet bags from leftover crochet thread, three strands held together, using an H hook. They are sometimes labeled shopping bags in instruction books. I just start in the round and crochet until it is large enough for the items I want to store. I have all of my balls of thread stored in those, hanging from wall hooks here and there.
Captian for Scout could be “say ahhh”, or perhaps “sing-along with Gordon Lightfoot”. BTW, love the dollhouse staircase (:
That is such a great picture of Scout! I love your collection of bride and grooms, I think the lace will be a nice addition.
Oooohhh Gordon Lightfoot! Blast from the past! He had some great songs. How sweet of your hubby to surprise you! Sounds like a wonderful, relaxing evening! Looks like Scout is trying to tell you something?~Hugs, Patti
What a lovely surprise date that was – your Don is definitely a keeper when it comes to entertainment (other things too I’m sure).
Hey, you could have kept the throw pic for a future Reality Shot! Gorgeous colors and looks like you’re doing a great job.
I shared Gladys on my post today – thanks again dear.
Hugs – Mary
What a ferocious beast! (Scout, that is.)
Claudia, I’m behing in my blogging and hope all has been well with you and that your health is improving.
What a fun evening to get to see Gordon Lightfoot! I love him, too! Don is definitely a great guy to have planned that mystery date!
XO,
Sheila
Oh, and LOL! about Scout. :-)
Your Scout does make me smile! Love your sweet cabinet my friend. xoxo
Sounds like you had a lovely evening Claudia – what a nice surprice. Have a lovely day.
Love the throw! The colors are beautiful and so warm looking.
Scout is such a cutie!
You lucky girl…I’d love to have Mike surprise me with such a treat!
Your yarn box…hmmm, I might just cover it with some fabric…there, now it’s not a carboard box any more!
scout is ferocious!! :)
hugs,
paula:)
What a wonderful surprise by your hubby. And oh, that Scout … great shot!
What a great surprise! Thumbs up for the hubby!
Blessings, Joanne
Gordon Lightfoot…lucky you!
HOW GREAT “GORDON LIGHTFOOT”, WHEN I WAS 15 I HAD MY PICTURE TAKEN WITH JOHNNY CASH, MY GIRL FRIENDS AND I WOULD GO TO A LOT OF THE COUNTRY WESTERN SHOWS. LOOKS LIKE SCOUT IS GETTING READY FOR HALLOWEEN, REALLY ADORABLE. RIZZI
Hi Claudia. I have been following your blog for awhile, but haven’t left a comment before. I’m glad to see you are feeling better enough to do your needlework.
I use an attractive totebag next to my sofa where I work on knitting, crochet, etc. while watching TV. Mine matches the theme of my room. It’s large enough for an afghan,instruction books, all the tools I might need and printoffs for future projects.
I’m ahead of the game for this winter with the large green/white scarf I just knit with l” needles. Fun and quick! Matches my coat.
Phyllisa
I love your bride and grooms. I am always drawn to them myself but have never bought one. Also, mystery dates are the best! You are a lucky girl. I’ve had very few of those in my 12 years of bliss with my man but I cherish the memories of those few!
Oh my goodness! How did I miss this post?!
I love that you found a “safe place” to hang your little towel. That cabinet is wonderful~ so full of vintage goodness! I love how your mini pottery collection is coming along. I started collecting also~ after your post inspired me. I justified the new collection the same way you did– “It doesn’t take up much space!”
Okay, that last photo cracks me up. Ohmygoodness– Scout is so adorable!! Looks like she’s singing! (“Born Free”, of course.)
Hugs,
Jill