Apr
15
2008
Springtime in Chicago is unique every year. Sometimes it comes early - sometimes it comes late - sometimes it seems like we go straight from winter to summer. With the winter that we’ve had this year, I’m not sure what it will be - although the sun and warmth that is creeping in this week gives […]
Jan
06
2008
The new year came in with a gust of COLD air - the wind chills stayed south of 0 for a couple of days and so many methods are needed to keep warm when venturing outside.
Method 1: A new scarf around the neck.
I have been able to fight off the chill with a new scarf […]
Dec
02
2007
As I mentioned in my last post - my Thanksgiving travels provided me the opportunity to start and finish a new winter hat and also finish up some socks.
From Head…The Purple Purl Beret…As I was packing for my trip home, I picked out a skein of Malabrigo in the Pearl Ten colorway from my stash […]
Nov
13
2007
…Handmade…
As someone who enjoys knitting and other handicrafts, it is obvious that I’m drawn to the handmade in life. The last week has provided me with an assortment of A Mano moments.
A co-worked recently returned from a vacation to Peru that included home stay lodging. As a way for the host families to recognize their guests, […]
Sep
16
2007
How appropriate that after blogging about the sounds of summer this past week treated us to a taste of fall weather. And how better to spend a fall-like Saturday than at a fair? The Renegade Craft Fair was in town this weekend so that became the starting point for a fun Saturday with friends. After […]