Monday, February 28, 2011

Day 59-365: Rush Hour

Day 59-365: Rush Hour

Going home in the evening can be a blur. Bodies just going... going... gotta go!!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Day 58-365: Looking Up

Day 58-365: Looking Up

Taking a look at things in a different light. I was taking pictures of the piles of laundry that was before me when I laid back and snapped this shot instead.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Day 57-365: Decadent

Day 57-365 Decadent

One of the easiest recipes and ever so decadent. One cup butter melted with one cup sugar. Pour over separated layer of graham crackers in a jelly pan. Sprinkled with slivered almonds and bake for 8 min in a 375 pre-heated oven.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Day 56-365: Dusting

Day 56-365: Dusting

We got a couple of inches of snow over night and I love how each branch has a dusting of snow. It makes for a pretty morning commute.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Day 55-365: Pillow Talk

Day 55-365: Pillow Talk

If you've got kids, then you've heard of Pillow Pets. They are adorable but the pressure during Christmas was a little much. BECAUSE. You know. You have to get the right ONE.

FYI: I was testing a new comments feature for the past couple of months and have come to the conclusion that I don't like it. It was also confirmed with a dear friend who didn't like it either. Thank you for bring this to my attention A:-)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Day 54-365: Academy

Day 54-365: Academy

Tonight was Tae-kwon-do and from what I've heard the defense learned this evening was epic. Like that of a video game.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Day 53-365: Security

Day 53-365: Security

Rain, snow, slush, wind... he stands guard. A gentle nod says it all.

Nubby

I'm so excited to finally announce my new design.

Here I give you Nubby.

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This textured tam will have you looking stunning for whatever mood you’re in. Hipster chic or dressed to impress, this tam gives just enough slouch to make you fabulous on your best or worst day.

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Size: Average Adult, 21 inch brim, 11 inch diameter at widest point, 8.5 inches from CO to top center point of tam.

Yarn: 2 skeins of Classic Elite Princess (150 yards / 50g ball)

Materials: 16 inch - US #5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 16 inch - US #7 (4.5mm) circular needle, Set of 4 - US #7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles to switch to when performing top decreases. Stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inch / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, on largest size needle unblocked. Every knitter’s gauge is unique, so be sure to check.

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Day 52-365: Enter From Below

Day 52-365: Enter From Below

When catching the train to work I have to enter below the train overpass. I love the texture of brick and cement pillars.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Day 51-365: New Ideas

Day 51-365: New Ideas

The colors just explode with life and I was inspiration to design a new pattern. I can't wait to see how this one will turn out.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Day 50-365: Photo Shoot

Day 50-365: Photo Shoot

With the hat pattern written up the next step was pictures for the pattern. So, today I took advantage of the sun and a great yarn store location: The Fold.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Day 49-365: Powerful

Day 49-365: Powerful

This photo really expresses how I'm feeling today. Very powerful, strong and ready to take on the world.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Day 48-365: Kineering on the Train

Day 48-365: Kineering on the Train

I always wanted to take pictures of people I see often as they are apart of my daily commute. Even if we never say hi or know each other, they are apart of my life. So, I "kineered" the book reader on my train.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Day 47-365: Watch Your Step

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I figured I'd take a different approach to perspective and head out on the fire-escape. Yep, dizzy again. Not Too Much afraid of heights, thank goodness.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Day 46-365: Banking

Day 46-365: Banking

Was out and about doing some business today. The Chase bank building has these sides that slope to the ground and can make you a bit dizzy when you look up.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Day 45-365: Be Mine

Day 45-365: Be Mine

Couldn't decide on which photo for today, so two in one. The mini cupcakes are from Sugar Bliss and they are wicked good.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Day 43-365: Repeat

Day 43-365: Repeat

First mitten is complete and I'm on to the second. These are definitely a quick knit.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Day 42-365: Mental Break

Day 42-365: Mental Break

My office has this long 50 foot hallway that connects the production offices together. There is always a putter and ball to hit when you need that mental break from staring at your computer screen.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Day 41-365: Ticket Time

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It might look a bit dingy from all the weathered commuters tracking outside elements indoors, but Metra's train station is full of wow. It was newly renovated some years ago, but I still love the flow and light.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Day 40-365: Pedway

Day 40-365: Pedway

I emerge from below ground, called the Pedway System. You'd be amazed at the underground tunnel system in Chicago. Sure does help when temps are below freezing.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Day 39-365: Caution

Day 39-365: Caution

You will find these signs in front of every store on every block in the city. I shake my head every time I see one. How does one walk down the street and avoid falling ice from skyscrapers??

Monday, February 07, 2011

Day 38-365: Celtic Mittens

Day 38-365: Celtic Mittens

Latest take-along project are a pair of Celtic Mittens. I've changed the pattern just a bit to have a thumb gusset which fits better on the hand. The numbers work out, so I'm giving it the Thumbs UP!

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The Year of Stash Socks is doing mittens for the month of February and you know I can't resist cables!! With 696 members and growing its got some serious activity going in this Knit-along. Come on over and check them out and the pattern Celtic Moonrise Mittens.

FO: Lo-Lo's Sweet Baby Cap

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Pattern: Sweet Baby Cap by Gro

Yarn: .5 skein Socks that Rock in Heavy Weight

Needles: US 5 Double Pointed needles

Started: December 29, 2010

Finished: January 15, 2011

I gave you a quick sneak-peak in my Project 365 shot yesterday on a new finished object. The family came over for Super Bowl and I was happy to see the hat fit little Lo-Lo perfectly.

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Soon after these pictures where shot he began to pull and tug the hat off. I forget how quick babies can be and how much they don't understand the need for a great hat photo!!

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He is so freakin' adorable it just melts you. The one thing he has inherited is his mother's dimples. I think my camera would have melted too if I actually caught any glimpse of that smile;)

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Sunday, February 06, 2011

Day 37-365: Sweet Baby Cap

Day 37-365: Sweet Baby Cap

Family was over for the Super Bowl and I was able to snap a few pic's of the baby cap I knit fit little Lo-lo. I forgot how hard it is to get good shots of babies.

Day 36-365: Cupcake Wars

Day 36-365: Cupcake Wars

I totally forgot to pullout my camera on Saturday. But I do have a photo of what I was doing. I was elbows deep in preparations for a Super Bowl party. Dips, Stews and 48 cupcakes Oh-My.

Friday, February 04, 2011

Day 35-365: Under 55

Day 35-365: Under 55

One of the coolest things that I've discovered while working in Chicago is that there are places most people don't know about because it's not on street level. Under 55 Cafe is just that. It's a cafe under the building at 55 E. Monroe. This is a great place for variety, price and plus I love to brainstorm my knitting ideas here;)

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Day 34-365: Snow Angel

Day 34-365: Snow Angel

Walking around a snow covered city, you can discover little things that make you smile. This was just one upon a whole row of them.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Day 33-365: Snow Day

Day 33-365: Snow Day

Today is a snow day. The weatherman say that 20 inches of snow was dropped, but the wind blew drifts up to 4 feet tall.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2011

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Left work early to avoid the Blizzard. Looks like it will be a Snow Day for everyone tomorrow.