Trip To The Farm

Last Saturday my friend Knitterary mentioned a sheep sheering event at the The Children's Farm... I couldn't say yes fast enough! So Miss Mac and I picked her up and off we went to the farm where it was a beautiful bright, but cold day. Lucky for us they had coffee to keep the chill away.



There were sheep. Posing for the camera and all!



And all kinds of animals to pet... like bunnies, cows, chickens, horses, roasters, ducklings and did I mention Sheep?



Then the pipers march the sheep to the sheering platform. Some celebratory music is played and the man with the mic enters the scene where he demonstrates the different methods of sheering.



Do you see that cutie on her rump getting her sheering on? Just too cute! Will totally be going again next Spring.

Thalia

I'm so thrilled to announce to you all my newest pattern: Thalia



See? I told you I was up to something! Don't you just love those flower buds?



This set is knit out of the Knit Picks Gloss Fingering weight yarn. It's a lovely yarn blend that is fantastic to work with. The name Thalia means to flourish or to bloom which is perfect for buds popping!

Favorite Things...

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages filled up with yarn. These are a few of my favorite things!





When the Jerk bites, when the Boss stings, when I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad.

Thank Miss A:) for helping my through a rough week.

Thursday Madness

I was out early this morning taking pictures of a finished project. Yeah, I know... so mysterious. But.Seriously. I'll be able to show you something real soon.

It's been a while since I've taken a photo just to take a photo. Doing the whole 365 photo project was a little more intense an I ever new was possible. I want to take more pictures and showcase them some how because I feel like I could still learn more about my camera. I just don't like the pressure of feeling obligated to do it.

What I've Been Up To...

Over the past month I've been going at several designs, two of which I can't talk about until they go live, but...Oh, I can't wait to show those off!! Please stay tuned!

A huge thing that has sucked a huge part of my life lately has been a home improvement protect. Our basement was finished when we bought it, but about a year ago we had water damage that made us remove the carpet. Since we were going to replace the flooring, the ugly parquet flooring had to go to....then of course there was the fireplace. The fake 80's brick was chipped and an eye sore. So why not replace that to!! Famous last words.




Day 1: Down comes the fireplace. The demo didn't take long, so then off to the store for fire board, ceramic tile and vinyl flooring.

So, you know the tile and vinyl I had searched last year are both discontinued. Figures.

New ceramic brought home and by Day 3 we had the walls back up and all the pieces cut and ready to go.



The fireplace then came together quickly.



By now my back and knees are shot, but I can see it all coming together. I was the fueled by the WANT to have my yarn room back. Pop some Advil and keep going.

Day 4: We grouted the fireplace, scrubbed the filthy floors and patch all the concrete from when we removed the carpet nails...they were EVERYWHERE!! If I see another nail I'm going to scream.

That night we went out for sushi...the kids Loved that.






Day 5. Yes, Day 5. We were suppose to be done on day 5. We started putting the flooring down and unfortunately we had large furniture in the room that couldn't go on the new tile for at least 24 hours. That means we are heading into Day 6.




Looking back the huge comment made by my amazing husband...don't ever ask me to do this again. I felt the same way, but we both know that we are DIY people. We like the fact that we can stand back and say with pride: we did that!

We finally finished in the late afternoon today...thank goodness. I have bruises on my knees and shins. My back is super tender, but my heart is soaring!



Do you feel the same way when you accomplish something like that? I can't wait to stylize the room and have a cozy place to call my yarn room.