tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69742572024-03-08T06:31:07.878-05:00Knitty, Vintage and RosyKnitting, Crocheting, Pretty Little Vintage ThingsKnitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.comBlogger460125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-1710381495726955652013-09-13T20:13:00.000-04:002013-09-13T20:20:47.628-04:00So long I know...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a lovely and busy summer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter and her boyfriend painted the living room for me. F+B Pavilion Gray. Cannot express to you how much everyone loves the colour. It is outstanding and simply perfect for this space. I haven't finished the decorating yet, want a new mirror for above the fireplace and eventually would like white sofas, but for now I am content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a great summer, rented a cottage up north for a month with all the kids and their boyfriends. We had friends come up, spent the days eating, swimming and shopping. Was relaxing and refreshing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Daughter No 2 has gone back to Uni for her last year. I miss her so when she is gone. But she is planning on going to Grad school here (to become a dentist) so I will be happy when she is home, back studying here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My eldest has finished her graduate studies and is now living with my mom and dad. Down the street. I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And my youngest is now 15, has a boyfriend and is loveeeee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have missed you all. And still continue to read all my blogs. I finally moved to Bloglovin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully I will be back with updates on knitting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lisa xo</span></div>
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Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-32758465886940961842013-04-03T12:58:00.000-04:002013-04-03T12:58:50.209-04:00Finally got that chair <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So years ago I posted about how much I like this chair. Well I needed a new chair for the family room and picked this up! I love it! It looks a little low but is extremely firm and quite comfy. I love the pinstripe fabric, it coordinates so well with all the florals I have in the house. I find that so many furniture pieces are so low now, very difficult for older people to get in and out of. Unless you go for a wing chair, which I am not into right now. </div>
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I wish I had more to report but things have been quite quiet here. Which can be a good thing. We have had a very cold and snowy winter and am looking forward to Spring in the worst way. Still cold but at least the sun is shining! The only real gossip here is the constant bullying and teasing by my ginger cat. He terrorizes my poor pug endlessly. If Marmalade gets yelled at or is in trouble he immediately smacks the dog. He chases him, swats at him and occasionally ambushes him. And the dog is so passive. But we are working on a resolution!</div>
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Oh and very perturbed at the fact Google will no longer be offering "Reader". Trying to figure a new way to view all my lovely blogs? Anyone?</div>
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Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-59810240063049530472012-11-09T10:33:00.000-05:002012-11-09T10:33:28.369-05:00Hello My Lovelies, if you are still out there...Well hello Blogger, aren't you new and fancy looking! Let's hope you will post for me today! <br />
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I do apologize for lack of posts for so long. It was a busy spring and an even busier summer. Graduations, University convocation, Confirmation, our 25th Anniversary and my father's 75th birthday party that I hosted for 40+ guests.<br />
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So some pictures to show that I wasn't telling porkies.<br />
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Our resort in Jamaica, Anniversary trip we took with the kids.<br />
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So everything is good here and as I said quite busy. I have been knitting too. There is a baby on the way, remember the cousin that had the construction accident? They are having a baby! We are so excited for them. I have started a baby blanket and already did a wee hat. And I did another Mid-December for DN1.<br />
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I will try to be better with posting, still feel like I missed telling you all so much. And I HAVE been keeping up with reading all your blogs. You are all so much more talented and organised than I am!<br />
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</div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-82801019690073377312012-04-05T17:08:00.002-04:002012-04-05T17:12:24.222-04:00Anyone???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRcI1A4b-Qhfek2wVww6uaHM3CF-SCBaqph5jfx6ILWfxJrgP-XFV4aqfExi2KHK7O-BSFrkrXxltPkhnh4nfwl8M4df8s7akfS1Hv6zpygi7PEAlT2pySPlHi_TbG7xB6nXC/s1600/girl+looks+like+little+thea.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 282px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728026916172021202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRcI1A4b-Qhfek2wVww6uaHM3CF-SCBaqph5jfx6ILWfxJrgP-XFV4aqfExi2KHK7O-BSFrkrXxltPkhnh4nfwl8M4df8s7akfS1Hv6zpygi7PEAlT2pySPlHi_TbG7xB6nXC/s400/girl+looks+like+little+thea.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Does anyone remember what magazine this came from? The little girl looks exactly like my middle daughter, I stored it on the computer to show her and now forgot which magazine it came from!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">And, best tumblr ever</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://dreamsgatherhere.tumblr.com/">Here</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxo</div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-44041106431324387242012-03-07T09:03:00.007-05:002012-03-07T11:39:16.314-05:00Hottie Cover Pattern/Guidelines<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NQJOcYljsyraVccgd6pvzewDMh6bcX8D4q4DvnmUBt7yAihqi5SQMfql8JLC2awNgKoD33lJ8mWb3e94jTrLw2hdlJ0_lGJxoRtzly_7CFuA2bEyCpwBi9iE9d5X5wEQM1g5/s1600/jug+of+pretty+crochet+hooks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717162376439018082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NQJOcYljsyraVccgd6pvzewDMh6bcX8D4q4DvnmUBt7yAihqi5SQMfql8JLC2awNgKoD33lJ8mWb3e94jTrLw2hdlJ0_lGJxoRtzly_7CFuA2bEyCpwBi9iE9d5X5wEQM1g5/s400/jug+of+pretty+crochet+hooks.jpg" /></a>I know you didn't think I was coming back? Of course I promised you some guidance and here I am. Thank you so very much for all your kind words on my Quick and Easy Stripey Hottie Cover. I was away for three days but received all your lovely comments on my BlackBerry and couldn't wait to get back to hopefully guide some of you ladies! Firstly, you must look through your crochet hook collection and find yourself a 4mm hook.
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVGiarVUyAxCZwoD8J4-cBCtR6hV0Y9KYBmfKyeezA0LcAN3lIyYcZ6SiJmTPdL4eZvsH15M54ZPuibpxDVxfYIT0IXiD8xIXGMD7EMPhhLsAXSovvvmF00MDF1cn2KOqgpP9/s1600/hottie+cover+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717162120099878962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVGiarVUyAxCZwoD8J4-cBCtR6hV0Y9KYBmfKyeezA0LcAN3lIyYcZ6SiJmTPdL4eZvsH15M54ZPuibpxDVxfYIT0IXiD8xIXGMD7EMPhhLsAXSovvvmF00MDF1cn2KOqgpP9/s400/hottie+cover+2.jpg" /></a>You will continue to single crochet for two rows in your chosen colour. You will change colours every TWO rows. I used the Cascade 220, which we all know is the yarn left over from my Never Ending Ripple Blanket. I also crocheted <a href="http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-in-front-back-or-both-loops/">THROUGH THE BACK LOOP</a>. This is what creates this particular pattern. You can crochet through the front loop, crochet through the back loop or crochet through both loops. All produce different patterns and textures. Please refer to my link to be sure you are placing hook through this loop.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>When you have crocheted the length of your hottie you will finish, tie off and weave in all your seams. Now to close in the bottom of your funny looking tube. All I did was turn it inside out and crocheted the two sides together. I hate sewing up but I am sure you could do that as well! There is no shaping (decreasing or increasing) in this pattern. Then, for the neck, I chained 100 stitches to make the tie. I did this in a contrasting colour from where I weaved in the tie. The stitches are loose enough to weave in tie without altering the pattern at all. Tighten the bow and Bob's your uncle!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div<em>>***I am by no means, a pro at crochet, I dabble in it, that is all. This is a very simple, quick project that I created completely on my own. If you have any difficulty please contact me and I will do my utmost to try and help</div<em></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-XZqYpmJME-u-OnqDoX_1QpM41bbora3oT28BFWu9VuRuft87NUQEK08xbn1EnAoCh8rCT1PkYjmoJHinAF_xAot0WtcamaSy_vbEF8q8ND_BV4BktXyJfBu1LFwKQZMW-_5/s1600/hottie+cover.jpg"></a><div>
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<br /><div align="center">Much luck,</div><div> </div><div align="center">Lisa xoxo</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div></div>
<br />Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-14950726258704247742012-02-29T20:16:00.005-05:002012-02-29T20:23:41.034-05:00Quick and Easy Stripey Hottie Cover<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhei6AoH0J34ijcKqRH6dZHa4FFq1XVAZbsVLIiykR_XUkKWxHM6kKArT5Ccmg90PJjjdlPeLo9ZRbEnKMYLvNWV1dKy3zGMtUp3ECS_w90AGZKMhPVViaaf_n6gWZqeV1ojcey/s1600/hottie+cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714731481590434370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhei6AoH0J34ijcKqRH6dZHa4FFq1XVAZbsVLIiykR_XUkKWxHM6kKArT5Ccmg90PJjjdlPeLo9ZRbEnKMYLvNWV1dKy3zGMtUp3ECS_w90AGZKMhPVViaaf_n6gWZqeV1ojcey/s400/hottie+cover.jpg" /></a>Just finished. Very quick and very easy. My own pattern. And for those followers of my ripple blanket you will notice same yarn. Had to use it up somehow! So it matches my blanket. If you are interested in the pattern I can guide you, just drop me a note. Cascade 220 yarn and a 4mm hook. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Must fly. Have to get cosy in the ripple with my hottie!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Much love,</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Lisa xo<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-32909437011843967282012-02-10T09:46:00.002-05:002012-02-10T09:49:33.408-05:00Do I Look Fat in This???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJF9ygCmrKVAsD3HcDCsDxSrKX3egMNlEWI9m5wDR7BFe-XDVZtHrnRjoYNvWmNdJz_n0M3B7th9tVfjTCqLDHcW0nVfBcCcsj05fvS_JTHOf1EI4L85RoRmIRGpnZ3UYE_3m/s1600/hippo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 251px; height: 201px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707518649248394658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJF9ygCmrKVAsD3HcDCsDxSrKX3egMNlEWI9m5wDR7BFe-XDVZtHrnRjoYNvWmNdJz_n0M3B7th9tVfjTCqLDHcW0nVfBcCcsj05fvS_JTHOf1EI4L85RoRmIRGpnZ3UYE_3m/s400/hippo.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">You simply must check out this <a href="http://www.cockeyed.com/photos/bodies/heightweight.html">site</a>. It will totally put your weight in to perspective!</div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-19258192360676331212012-02-07T11:11:00.007-05:002012-02-07T11:44:44.061-05:00Spring Fever<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiCXRzF65Mifmow7hg4gh5tugMHcwF4B9b_Cug93qtrfen6-9LVAeCRMGmcr_-ZHmdzs79TVF6RLtYltxzBF8l4eEz_L_KB6rcsHdYvjS-75JyrnqP_kB4ACLzv7M5Kchql6q/s1600/greengate+2012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 283px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706433263433098066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiCXRzF65Mifmow7hg4gh5tugMHcwF4B9b_Cug93qtrfen6-9LVAeCRMGmcr_-ZHmdzs79TVF6RLtYltxzBF8l4eEz_L_KB6rcsHdYvjS-75JyrnqP_kB4ACLzv7M5Kchql6q/s400/greengate+2012.jpg" /></a>I'm looking everywhere for inspiration. I am feeling a bit cooped up right now and need pretty pictures to keep me upbeat. Thank God for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span>! The cold doesn't bother me but early sunsets do as I love to walk after dinner with the dog and cannot when sunset is still around 5.30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqW93bkrrvnLTWQ72zdKjFuULXceKyhas9dojV1UymeNAXiWK5y-YXcEQjU_axngGU39dp2w8h7fxDl2YzNacY8417WhrbaE3OmbzjANIebKzzZc3LVkdsfKXtOzUPlumLqhpz/s1600/pip-collection.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 283px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706433022682519362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqW93bkrrvnLTWQ72zdKjFuULXceKyhas9dojV1UymeNAXiWK5y-YXcEQjU_axngGU39dp2w8h7fxDl2YzNacY8417WhrbaE3OmbzjANIebKzzZc3LVkdsfKXtOzUPlumLqhpz/s400/pip-collection.jpg" /></a>I finished another infinity scarf but of course, forgot to take a picture but the recipient was so terribly grateful! I am now in the midst of finishing that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">neverending</span> ripple blanket!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOK_tv16sVI_l26Jf80ujfIHjcn2l0NZ-oPUsEvTBFlCUS0nvzXa2kxdKJAacMcLDOj3faEvgB9FxpFrGnvxz5JSD2d5F4MMphHzFc0tv8pcXFvGeieqJcdtfF06jod-Bv1a6/s1600/pip+tea+towels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 345px; height: 350px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706432792865751970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOK_tv16sVI_l26Jf80ujfIHjcn2l0NZ-oPUsEvTBFlCUS0nvzXa2kxdKJAacMcLDOj3faEvgB9FxpFrGnvxz5JSD2d5F4MMphHzFc0tv8pcXFvGeieqJcdtfF06jod-Bv1a6/s400/pip+tea+towels.jpg" /></a>Just fiddling with the crochet trim around to tidy it up and it will be done. Who, by the way, thought a KING SIZE ripple blanket was a good idea?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaZ-Si1iXq-PssG1HieZKHlWKoiATxQbrh9L-vgO0QcM15hmqrRGmUV5OtKMRmZJs_ilUeRV0WuNHUMVpsbEgsKVA3ROTkantaydgA4Iiq3Bl7HV0jXWyf_iPDq3FNydurb3p/s1600/M_WELLYPRINT_FLORAL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 314px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706432651434964370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaZ-Si1iXq-PssG1HieZKHlWKoiATxQbrh9L-vgO0QcM15hmqrRGmUV5OtKMRmZJs_ilUeRV0WuNHUMVpsbEgsKVA3ROTkantaydgA4Iiq3Bl7HV0jXWyf_iPDq3FNydurb3p/s400/M_WELLYPRINT_FLORAL.jpg" /></a>How gorgeous are these wellies? Seriously...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYKBWC66Z9y3dRinlA5Awi1esxeGZYn-XX4ZRYeJBGncnMn-OOyGXnUw5p0CQ2CQCfiAV-CLY-SGmZZ_Te-7FowqJ2AINleuVHkV0vU5901K8QQy_Yo3stpP32W9HHVYeRNm5/s1600/cushion+pip.png"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TcpQ5l8VDQmfmK869PDx_Zb74Flm-DjBA4tsVwsHkRZEMFyHJNmyqIXuBus2cxRDcAtHjADorrUqE-otItd7M3pmY8hkgi-0Ja3hQERwOkk64ufpvS5SgxvjGAF3FTQDAsB9/s1600/blanket+%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 276px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706431928710441090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TcpQ5l8VDQmfmK869PDx_Zb74Flm-DjBA4tsVwsHkRZEMFyHJNmyqIXuBus2cxRDcAtHjADorrUqE-otItd7M3pmY8hkgi-0Ja3hQERwOkk64ufpvS5SgxvjGAF3FTQDAsB9/s400/blanket+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">There she is 99% complete ;)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Have a cheery week my lovelies!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>Lisa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span></em></div></div></div></div></div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-9103660666302509672012-01-08T13:40:00.005-05:002012-01-08T13:51:12.487-05:00Back so soon?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdY34eAc9K_BVy95TTLmqFG_uJlp_TPJ6My-4zY-uthLbInXvWN4lvVu_8W7esz1IZphAE8zNeJoKABqn2j9sehViY7aq_Nt19Ua-l8f9mI8or4Gwn5uwy8SB406lACjP_kvL/s1600/mid-december+scarf+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 292px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695333505665198754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdY34eAc9K_BVy95TTLmqFG_uJlp_TPJ6My-4zY-uthLbInXvWN4lvVu_8W7esz1IZphAE8zNeJoKABqn2j9sehViY7aq_Nt19Ua-l8f9mI8or4Gwn5uwy8SB406lACjP_kvL/s400/mid-december+scarf+1.jpg" /></a>Yes back again. Apparently, I am on a knitting roll! I am trying to de-stash and these two patterns came along so here I am. This is Mid-December by <a href="http://www.acraftyhouse.com/2011/12/easy-knit-infinity-scarf-pattern-mid.html">A Crafty House</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-QPNEtCGvtdanxH-tGU7Tv_e3a3t8rPbzSnTMCJ1PKV6rHyjTN8WvUbnUbEx2-CREZcbtJwvCZSfX9eGppU545ohqSIOcBqLaNDsmTreZ-GSQm9GxdMR8xoMPbMGMcCFnvWW/s1600/mid-december+scarf+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695333414597198946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-QPNEtCGvtdanxH-tGU7Tv_e3a3t8rPbzSnTMCJ1PKV6rHyjTN8WvUbnUbEx2-CREZcbtJwvCZSfX9eGppU545ohqSIOcBqLaNDsmTreZ-GSQm9GxdMR8xoMPbMGMcCFnvWW/s400/mid-december+scarf+2.jpg" /></a>I used stashed yarn so as a result I ran one row short but who's looking right? Great pattern, very easy, so you beginners out there, NOW is the time! Knit and purl, that's all you need to know girls! What are you waiting for?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkgMWBq0XzpXU5hU8UgelFLabKKJoz4p_Z_hOOMXsf5t9X-4El7ilvlwNeBu7w40Pq-fRqlCprsS193MbYLAG5HK39luwQlY2-DrnYh175k2k2kuhr3pxXNw8qCwB_5siD8z2/s1600/mid-december+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 316px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695333330622145410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkgMWBq0XzpXU5hU8UgelFLabKKJoz4p_Z_hOOMXsf5t9X-4El7ilvlwNeBu7w40Pq-fRqlCprsS193MbYLAG5HK39luwQlY2-DrnYh175k2k2kuhr3pxXNw8qCwB_5siD8z2/s400/mid-december+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRvRcBTmioBr1KZJQmMQFDYaq01OIBAFSjiYzvHGdEainFSJc8VAGDnQMd4StbOH3Tm2i-vCcfNg9SR6VWHtXmxHtkbrjOpoyKLeQQLUE3hYK4Z99c7z8vN3IuAY6ykyCy2xy/s1600/mid-december+3.jpg"></a>It will be a little gift to my cousin. You remember <a href="http://btchwstix.blogspot.com/2011/11/yes-hello.html">her</a> right? She deserves a little treat after looking after hospitalized hubby for sooooo long.</div><div> </div><div>Stay tuned for more de-stashing projects! </div><div> </div><div>xoxo</div><div> </div><div>:: PS there are more details about this pattern at Ravelry<br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-64221178878181584552012-01-06T14:57:00.009-05:002012-01-06T15:26:35.478-05:00Back to my Roots<div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PXKgQStQ6BTsjyJ_nq54EuNogL0W7gsn5jU0sLt3ZauKFVlu5rUmVfsksaTejV-WJWV5UGAazRPhTtJjUsM6boqci8GHkSi6J8L4NTrdnSyEHapqilnWx9EvVQ84hnOpTttq/s1600/lm+scar+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 372px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694613045743277458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PXKgQStQ6BTsjyJ_nq54EuNogL0W7gsn5jU0sLt3ZauKFVlu5rUmVfsksaTejV-WJWV5UGAazRPhTtJjUsM6boqci8GHkSi6J8L4NTrdnSyEHapqilnWx9EvVQ84hnOpTttq/s400/lm+scar+4.jpg" /></a>And I don't mean the dark ones on my head. This blog began as a knitting blog and that's what today's post is about. This is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gap-tastic-cowl">GAP-tastic Cowl by Jen Geigley</a>. This is a free Ravelry download.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgU9mTqQmBA3yBTjcHLpLzRG5_f5d4HcPJzfYhiNqQ9r_vTqbzbM5pQZsKoig7E5QmYrIppLB2G0Qnt0NWyQMaCuky7VBz8OWjR520_ZGA9AQ0eg7cZvNg6EK7MznKKsWGoTo/s1600/lm+scarf+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 370px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694612925564380034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgU9mTqQmBA3yBTjcHLpLzRG5_f5d4HcPJzfYhiNqQ9r_vTqbzbM5pQZsKoig7E5QmYrIppLB2G0Qnt0NWyQMaCuky7VBz8OWjR520_ZGA9AQ0eg7cZvNg6EK7MznKKsWGoTo/s400/lm+scarf+1.jpg" /></a>Ignore the cleaning clothes sweats please, I did not dress up for you, I am sorry. See how long and lovely? A great infinity scarf/cowl. Love it! And DN1 loved it. I knit it for her. I tried a pattern last year that was a disaster. This one is scrumptious. And the yarn, oh the yarn. It is <a href="http://http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Malabrigo/WorstedMerino.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=17642">Malabrigo Pearl </a>(3 years old) doubled, knit on 9mm circulars. (Wish I ordered from Jimmy Beans, I paid waaaay more than that!)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBV_ML5QJs8_8gAEOMh5OeoLu1TyjwsZKesU9iXf3FyW1J1U0DRJQotBgnCotEe8bkAVa4LNGDvmN9-CJPuhhlYkpGpQvPoQPoGB0J2WUlZML1CItDfByB_vzoJec2s6Uvi9J/s1600/lm+scarf+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694612822770808258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBV_ML5QJs8_8gAEOMh5OeoLu1TyjwsZKesU9iXf3FyW1J1U0DRJQotBgnCotEe8bkAVa4LNGDvmN9-CJPuhhlYkpGpQvPoQPoGB0J2WUlZML1CItDfByB_vzoJec2s6Uvi9J/s400/lm+scarf+3.jpg" /></a>If you are looking for one of these patterns, it is quick, simple and lovely. Really, give it a try. Below is my gorgeous eldest wearing GAP-tastic. She asked me to deliver it to her at work. So like a good mum, I did.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D_ksLaKcBGvTZYlsqpgC_FEgr0IWbQj8VKSQa8O_yUlVXbSfspFRKj42MHJbB7r54HSouxfDrtnMdiq8cCaahk8t3plWcJxSyPi8_p9DdjfytxVcEBtYrtzvfQ6rDp1nzWB5/s1600/lm+scarf+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694612607645886642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8D_ksLaKcBGvTZYlsqpgC_FEgr0IWbQj8VKSQa8O_yUlVXbSfspFRKj42MHJbB7r54HSouxfDrtnMdiq8cCaahk8t3plWcJxSyPi8_p9DdjfytxVcEBtYrtzvfQ6rDp1nzWB5/s400/lm+scarf+2.jpg" /></a>I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! And I am planning on posting a few pics of the most gorgeous Christmassy things I received. Somewhere, there is a Cath Kidston stockist with very little stock!</div><div> </div><div>much love</div><div> </div><div>Lisa xo<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HHxd19sx3xZKfgGnuXoWI0KrtVzD3pH03OGgoXDWc-A68LccABSAbEOCktn1yqLqY74KW58N1bRdc0mYOxrybVJ5c2yM0jyG2PLALylYt7NDFBlpaa4O-2UiEGiOcmPRyhXO/s1600/lm+scarf+1.jpg"></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-55572378712638439962011-11-02T09:16:00.004-04:002011-11-02T09:36:54.022-04:00yes, hello?<div><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq34QND4ye9j-b7le3nPbbnoirt01TNAcQ_zhedqS6HbGFv7CUs0Zz4M4guiIosR0uvDVP9zLLQt40VLA1cCo9hslp93YSZucqsvLdpwWEw3s3uL8U5EdrwGWTWJtXgWliCkaw/s1600/mugs+and+teapot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670387048806857074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq34QND4ye9j-b7le3nPbbnoirt01TNAcQ_zhedqS6HbGFv7CUs0Zz4M4guiIosR0uvDVP9zLLQt40VLA1cCo9hslp93YSZucqsvLdpwWEw3s3uL8U5EdrwGWTWJtXgWliCkaw/s400/mugs+and+teapot.jpg" /></a>Hi! Remember me? I am the blogger everyone forgot? So I have been on an unexpected bloggy break apparently. I know it's inexcusable but have much to tell you. First, it was my birthday yesterday and I got some lovely presents! Dad and oldest daughter got me the lovely mugs and teapot from you-know-who. I am drinking my Keurig coffee from one right now!<br /><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmynvAkrFz9LrWHpc1pfRn8Odaxs2-c-O3ikl8GNnG-X_kDFbVoqtu1WKbVXW_mFnnqCQScrbyh-NP7XVvtpOnKFkDvVSROQSw5nwO9aBxfInW6_llOKY1IQILB5_6O6rJT9b9/s1600/IMG00200-20111101-1850.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670386940704703298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmynvAkrFz9LrWHpc1pfRn8Odaxs2-c-O3ikl8GNnG-X_kDFbVoqtu1WKbVXW_mFnnqCQScrbyh-NP7XVvtpOnKFkDvVSROQSw5nwO9aBxfInW6_llOKY1IQILB5_6O6rJT9b9/s400/IMG00200-20111101-1850.jpg" /></a>And second little surprise is Marmalade. Mother knew I wanted a ginger cat since Pumpkin, our previous ginger, that had been given to my by one of my mother's neighbours as a "stray" turned out to be someone else's cat! I had him for many months under false pretenses! How hilarious is that? Anyhow, this bundle of sweetness is not overly found of overweight, snoring, snuffly pugs and has had quite a few hissy fits. But we are working on that. I fear there may be some kind of intervention needed in the future however they seem to be tolerating eachother at the moment.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Next order of business. A close family member was critically injured in a devastating construction accident and quite nearly lost his life. My husband and I are very close to this cousin and his wife so I have been at the hospital almost daily for the last three weeks. He has suffered numerous injuries but the other worker was killed in the accident so we are eternally thankful he is alive. We are lucky he is being treated at one of the best hospitals in the country and has come a very long way since he was admitted.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">DN2 is safely ensconced at school and doing well in both hockey and her pre-med program. DN1 is in her fifth year, taking a PR grad program and working like a fiend when she isn't in school. She broke up with her boyfriend of 4 years in early September and I cannot express to you how devastated she was! It was not pleasant around her for those first couple of weeks! And if you can believe it, my youngest is now in grade 8. Highschool next year!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">PS I. AM. OLD.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xoxox<br /></div><div align="center"></div></div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-21925260288344074432011-08-16T13:05:00.007-04:002011-08-16T13:26:33.801-04:00"The Help" was Amazing<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdj1T65JGPKn4vCfxg46Fm7JDmffvL7X63xIxEagH5iOOv5GQR2jHBBVCb-Dq6pZCrRuqYTEYS0ijRlq-Mh73uvjlKSDhPDwwlmqEVHsSAarVlykyCUv8DA2C2ltWj9K2gRCM/s1600/miss+celia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 275px; height: 183px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641502474840728210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdj1T65JGPKn4vCfxg46Fm7JDmffvL7X63xIxEagH5iOOv5GQR2jHBBVCb-Dq6pZCrRuqYTEYS0ijRlq-Mh73uvjlKSDhPDwwlmqEVHsSAarVlykyCUv8DA2C2ltWj9K2gRCM/s400/miss+celia.jpg" /></a>Well I loved it! Great movie, fantastic clothes, gorgeous kitchens and the acting, well let's just say there MUST be Oscar buzz. Especially Octavia Spencer that plays the character "Minny". Quite outstanding.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-fEBtYt-xTI7W9KxiYV1cWcnZlpGpcMUqGuirpQZu97I9DLJ3yN3-n9VUgSrlEBnijcFRdG1FsnctVy5nPKggbT9U4x2K6wzvlfo7rtsuR63MNKTTndODVuhVtV358NeFH9M/s1600/chocolate+pie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 256px; height: 169px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641502329169957666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-fEBtYt-xTI7W9KxiYV1cWcnZlpGpcMUqGuirpQZu97I9DLJ3yN3-n9VUgSrlEBnijcFRdG1FsnctVy5nPKggbT9U4x2K6wzvlfo7rtsuR63MNKTTndODVuhVtV358NeFH9M/s400/chocolate+pie.jpg" /></a>But the pie! The scenes with the chocolate pies made my mouth water (except that certain scene, and those that have read the book or have seen the movie know exactly what I mean). But this led me on a quest, so as a result I have found two recipes that are suppose to be either the pie <a href="http://sweetiepetitti.blogspot.com/2011/08/minnys-chocolate-pie-from-help.html">recipe</a> from the actual movie and the pie <a href="http://www.bookclubcookbook.com/RecipeKathrynStockett.htm">recipe</a> from the author's maid, Demetrie.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUkATGkbfysIpKohdJOLidcohUI0gXm0D-8dbP8Fo9G9jR0tSobPz_o_5vzDAWQTGJyqLjyRiWAEJUpLIt1Ps6sgxMSdqNVlFTMN-X8zlWwVMmqrRRnUqer8h1J1kfoBoLocD/s1600/the+help.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 276px; height: 183px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641501778429920866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUkATGkbfysIpKohdJOLidcohUI0gXm0D-8dbP8Fo9G9jR0tSobPz_o_5vzDAWQTGJyqLjyRiWAEJUpLIt1Ps6sgxMSdqNVlFTMN-X8zlWwVMmqrRRnUqer8h1J1kfoBoLocD/s400/the+help.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Please let me know if you try either of them! Yummmmm!</div><div> </div><div>Lisa xo<br /></div><div> </div><div><em>PS Blogger is so fussy!</em> </div><div align="center"></div></div></div><br />Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-60912526319859779002011-08-09T10:31:00.003-04:002011-08-09T10:38:46.265-04:00Awesome<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibciMm4cJLuRGMwTrghSOVBFthzZJVnYxy0aF_zslDDfXcpBSjC_rk5BOrKwdVz1i_yMqcUZVdBZDlXgEl8-LRmHQxTwo9BoAIq03pk6ZpQVAxjoTAuCjvOs3sF5x5d5Oez-gE/s1800/Help.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 264px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638863927910540018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibciMm4cJLuRGMwTrghSOVBFthzZJVnYxy0aF_zslDDfXcpBSjC_rk5BOrKwdVz1i_yMqcUZVdBZDlXgEl8-LRmHQxTwo9BoAIq03pk6ZpQVAxjoTAuCjvOs3sF5x5d5Oez-gE/s400/Help.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Excellent book. Read it in two days while away on holidays. I had to share it with my mother. The movie premieres here tomorrow. </div><div align="center">Can't wait.</div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-14396762028313118152011-07-25T09:31:00.004-04:002011-07-25T09:35:44.211-04:00Thinking of You<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nD3KUfhsb8FcYxJP2-NPkH4HK73Ez1j2gLa3QxaWGuvqMupqGpqeAslXTGSaCt2NJ6-bq9OTMir_eAyydlvEVCWpMjSNXgl7-VMhldA2rbkJ6YfOP62AFrFsTF5Krj_-fidi/s1600/norway+flag.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 259px; height: 194px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282789130869554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nD3KUfhsb8FcYxJP2-NPkH4HK73Ez1j2gLa3QxaWGuvqMupqGpqeAslXTGSaCt2NJ6-bq9OTMir_eAyydlvEVCWpMjSNXgl7-VMhldA2rbkJ6YfOP62AFrFsTF5Krj_-fidi/s400/norway+flag.png" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv0cMpfbsvpaH_6kwxBEBxCgu3cY-EhcmE6rRqa1OI9DE8NJpuf8u5utkF74AH48RiXoRRWxMhPCiZbPqW4SLgSsjGhzEI-XyGzoJe84jtA2AstiJCXNnoCv95O_2IAuBh-3I/s1600/symbol+of+prayer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 253px; height: 371px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282654012636626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv0cMpfbsvpaH_6kwxBEBxCgu3cY-EhcmE6rRqa1OI9DE8NJpuf8u5utkF74AH48RiXoRRWxMhPCiZbPqW4SLgSsjGhzEI-XyGzoJe84jtA2AstiJCXNnoCv95O_2IAuBh-3I/s400/symbol+of+prayer.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-53148296765385781312011-06-10T09:31:00.007-04:002011-06-10T09:53:14.231-04:00Peony Time!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPtbKhY1H_4cRJ545NEdc5puAZPAkYmA-gBFtIlPjF_eElsMVI7BhgHzcjHpF_dC7i7kwDldu5kxbVDXgrqMjEOkrsk3Rm_mQ6et-oP5M2wa_U2guwbGhaFfZ5yBCuGJM_mWn/s1600/peonies+1.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616585797571892962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPtbKhY1H_4cRJ545NEdc5puAZPAkYmA-gBFtIlPjF_eElsMVI7BhgHzcjHpF_dC7i7kwDldu5kxbVDXgrqMjEOkrsk3Rm_mQ6et-oP5M2wa_U2guwbGhaFfZ5yBCuGJM_mWn/s400/peonies+1.jpg" /></em></a><em> I know this picture isn't great but the camera has been rather grumpy lately. I had to take this with my blackberry. The peonies are in bloom and they are quite lovely. We have had some wicked stormy weather here the last few days and I was worried they would be destroyed completely! I just love the scent of them. </em></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaCwX2T63MDKiMWImEUokcbn-7cGoiQaGaXgQ-onTDOoRzxzc2n4onQBbwPmWMjKkotEDrCTIAfikl4Z-RI5X1RYmGp6Uh2qEWhNCVu6LG3pCCpk-j3U0kLtwC0RxsZz0jy96/s1600/vanity+pic.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616585659468391570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaCwX2T63MDKiMWImEUokcbn-7cGoiQaGaXgQ-onTDOoRzxzc2n4onQBbwPmWMjKkotEDrCTIAfikl4Z-RI5X1RYmGp6Uh2qEWhNCVu6LG3pCCpk-j3U0kLtwC0RxsZz0jy96/s400/vanity+pic.jpg" /></em></a><em> I am patiently waiting for the curtains. They will be completed soon but I thought I would give you a little picture I took shortly after I painted the bedroom. Not sure if I like the shades I made for the dressing table lamps? What do you think? The originals are cream damask. Something to ponder. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I am still nursing the patient. Her six week post op appointment is Tuesday so we are hoping for some good news. The scars seem to be healing quite well and we have been applying Vitamin E cream which has seemed to speed up the healing process. But she still has some pain when she tries to do too much. My goodness this is a long recovery. Athletes do not sit still very well! And I am not getting half the things done I thought I would!<br /><br /><br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj0AGTbpaGK4s7eQtKnOWCTlugCu040JBcTR0HwSTTCcruY1E0tbTx53vxc8Wj5y9UGNQGo9z1F0vCRWa4gROmtZcHR4tIoSHgV8Kgd9xSqmn8FxQRpccFGJP5T-y3I8iQxFB/s1600/hail.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616585489642637234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj0AGTbpaGK4s7eQtKnOWCTlugCu040JBcTR0HwSTTCcruY1E0tbTx53vxc8Wj5y9UGNQGo9z1F0vCRWa4gROmtZcHR4tIoSHgV8Kgd9xSqmn8FxQRpccFGJP5T-y3I8iQxFB/s400/hail.jpg" /></em></a><em><br />Here is the patient holding the incredible hailstones from Wednesday evening. We were lucky the cars didn't get dented, they were huge.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>I wish I had more to report, but things have been slow around here.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Have a lovely weekend, Ladies!</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">xoxo</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uszJtP_pVS9Xma0Z8rdIVLYN5vC9XpEvf6kMQcyC00NhO9diEnHYJeHbKeH-SwY7qme2F3o9eo3FRT8aZdQWfctYMi4QH8fCO2TLzOQyakvEonTelTOmfdqWOuuRK2rJfKJj/s1600/peonies+2.jpg"></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNHVjmaNn8ksWl0KHZNuL18q-5TzcCL5xdSLEpWBozaGCt3oXl1W2p2ijbdpcJ11xGUSBTUhbNG_pVNcm5OX7e0cEyq1uvd8YpAaRZaV9lrs91oPbfH73eoranKMajuRl7G6T/s1600/peonies+1.jpg"></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-28216444475158714642011-05-20T10:34:00.005-04:002011-05-20T10:58:30.152-04:00Climbing Roses and Life<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6rn0d9BlTGZN-8Lzz6IZsgS_SK5tW9mRTpxrfw7UN99kZJ0J1DrmHnHF91bP-J7rOZ0PJpwFzX4d1RUo1ztxjCJfSeRWt3hDxH08I8oUIwmPmdYztZutzn-F41FwA88rm-Vw/s1600/rose_climbing_blush_noisette_bush.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608807275715254994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6rn0d9BlTGZN-8Lzz6IZsgS_SK5tW9mRTpxrfw7UN99kZJ0J1DrmHnHF91bP-J7rOZ0PJpwFzX4d1RUo1ztxjCJfSeRWt3hDxH08I8oUIwmPmdYztZutzn-F41FwA88rm-Vw/s400/rose_climbing_blush_noisette_bush.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Hello my Lovelies! I know it has been so very long. But I have many good reasons for my absence. Dn2, the hockey player, had bunion surgery 2.5 weeks ago and all I have done for those weeks is the Florence Nightingale thing. 24/7. Both feet were done so it was basically impossible for her do anything for herself. It has been a difficult road for her. A girl that is as active and as fit as her to sit/sleep in the same position for such a long drawn out period. And seeing her in so much pain is really quite horrid for a mother to bear. The recovery is very long for this surgery and we are anticipating her immobility for another two months or so.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWraYEhjEaNbr4HyyXerlKh6hZYo0p352PNPzE58riHneo6FMUl_Qn2XcvXK6RBdpbsLvZDXZZFEF3c0OITAyHOiYXRUzaW20KHQu1zkxURIWPOsuyYGI6C3YQPoZsNZ92DoF4/s1600/pink+climber.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608807042047924754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWraYEhjEaNbr4HyyXerlKh6hZYo0p352PNPzE58riHneo6FMUl_Qn2XcvXK6RBdpbsLvZDXZZFEF3c0OITAyHOiYXRUzaW20KHQu1zkxURIWPOsuyYGI6C3YQPoZsNZ92DoF4/s400/pink+climber.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I don't leave the house for very long. Maybe a half hour to run to the chemist or to pick up milk etc. So I have not bought one plant for the garden. Not that I am behind at all as the weather here has been wet. Record breaking wet. No one has done any planting as the ground is quite soppy. But I do need to figure out which climbing rose I will plant against the new potting shed.<br /><br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCiptRvfRf9k505zm1Ej9kenMA_4qXGMJcXNuUK5JzRMO8HkErzM4A4Yx8bODRQZJjg_VxuuEwGyiMWx0BOHr3ti4M5KkX00LK9tYMJGIMSDC1t3T8gFbk5uThMMZb2Ao2CHN/s1600/climbing-roses.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608806844117560658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCiptRvfRf9k505zm1Ej9kenMA_4qXGMJcXNuUK5JzRMO8HkErzM4A4Yx8bODRQZJjg_VxuuEwGyiMWx0BOHr3ti4M5KkX00LK9tYMJGIMSDC1t3T8gFbk5uThMMZb2Ao2CHN/s400/climbing-roses.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />I want a vigorous one obviously. Fast growing, deep pink or cerise with a fragrance and a repeat bloomer. I know, not much to ask for right? America? Galway Bay? I just can't make a decision.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">The curtains in the bedroom still are not done yet. But I did paint the game room/play room about a month ago. It felt so good to get that accomplished and pitched bag fulls that went to charity. I painted it "Elephant's Breath" the Farrow and Ball colour and am so please with it. Fantastic colour I must say.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Well if anyone has suggestions for a great climbing rose I would be terribly appreciative!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">And for my Canadian friends have a wonderful Victoria Day weekend!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Lisa xoxo<br /></span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-64701193271729229072011-05-03T23:45:00.006-04:002011-05-03T23:51:22.300-04:00Um, Gorgeous<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDds4OY6wkJCsv9kB9hMLuwygp8YDQ3JShbkgjnuGywYXHDtYXcFD1U0zr8thJzvzIdjznjw4au_pYaTe_XlrYfaILg-unYOj1RyyNoZd8yM_sWLOK8eWcf7CmEyRwFi19tEk/s1600/embroidered+book+cover.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602702390867232722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDds4OY6wkJCsv9kB9hMLuwygp8YDQ3JShbkgjnuGywYXHDtYXcFD1U0zr8thJzvzIdjznjw4au_pYaTe_XlrYfaILg-unYOj1RyyNoZd8yM_sWLOK8eWcf7CmEyRwFi19tEk/s400/embroidered+book+cover.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.jilliantamaki.com/embroidery/penguin-threads/">credit</a></span>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-48776447728174372992011-04-08T13:59:00.002-04:002011-04-08T14:02:52.100-04:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpFC7K0yGDGRYV94H7wKj5br9LbN_ZY4mbnrTzyCBx9nhg1PgJW6qua0K5gI-5FINeZCWJkN_96T0-ZRWgkyPVuDmbf5smMjgKdstHJMcPu3v0AxZOEkDj2ijh-RjEjucJDO1/s1600/old+lady+lives+in+a+shoe.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593274318148917938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpFC7K0yGDGRYV94H7wKj5br9LbN_ZY4mbnrTzyCBx9nhg1PgJW6qua0K5gI-5FINeZCWJkN_96T0-ZRWgkyPVuDmbf5smMjgKdstHJMcPu3v0AxZOEkDj2ijh-RjEjucJDO1/s400/old+lady+lives+in+a+shoe.jpg" /></a> OMG, I love this<a href="http://howrealtorshelp.ca/#video-old-woman-documentary"> commercial</a>. Genius, I say.</div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-60508946157691895872011-03-24T09:52:00.007-04:002011-03-24T10:03:48.335-04:00Trip to Bloomsbury<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8fGa6XjiVf0QFragjvCD9mrtzHtf2181qHqn_0JWz1Ypx8OCOX_iB7AWZf-6hzIsn4JUU31vMqDvMFcPobbmDl6bIooEaCuQjVHBlI4wZQ15T3dXSNtpHQ2UdQd_9-PxX_1u/s1600/charleston_thumb.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645423977646834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8fGa6XjiVf0QFragjvCD9mrtzHtf2181qHqn_0JWz1Ypx8OCOX_iB7AWZf-6hzIsn4JUU31vMqDvMFcPobbmDl6bIooEaCuQjVHBlI4wZQ15T3dXSNtpHQ2UdQd_9-PxX_1u/s400/charleston_thumb.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Have you been?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZC2vFNy7KaYRW9u2Wjo_lG1GL3MWm_n8mE9jEQ0fzHXiaeD0-UxkHaX-4J4RcPDpu7tyBS6apNNH_L7aBpoet3APoBdfjm6fOgR4WM7QwYUeRIB14VsGa95280hbg2YYoB4T/s1600/Charleston.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645342370899714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZC2vFNy7KaYRW9u2Wjo_lG1GL3MWm_n8mE9jEQ0fzHXiaeD0-UxkHaX-4J4RcPDpu7tyBS6apNNH_L7aBpoet3APoBdfjm6fOgR4WM7QwYUeRIB14VsGa95280hbg2YYoB4T/s400/Charleston.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> But you simply must!<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kRBV07wss0T3JNGx_A_7lepK_m_Gw0WYQqzoRXlEeD2YsSIbLUb4vLU2sd_a1M67Gu0pjOUo0fcRhh34gytJs5w8BJRvWNBMFP5W6CPTIjU9ubKLVthyphenhyphenTs3PrmlfdKoUsmdg/s1600/29_charleston.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645241408688114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kRBV07wss0T3JNGx_A_7lepK_m_Gw0WYQqzoRXlEeD2YsSIbLUb4vLU2sd_a1M67Gu0pjOUo0fcRhh34gytJs5w8BJRvWNBMFP5W6CPTIjU9ubKLVthyphenhyphenTs3PrmlfdKoUsmdg/s400/29_charleston.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> You will love it!<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXX7cEiKVWI-8NfgR6mNwHAUP9-LADgnnR5yCRiB7MnyzqjSxBl5JFraQ8Y2WKv-OgBnaJGHNH1AAxyNcghzPjeQxgyAHFD20X3QO0XH_PszkbtMwT98LtbDQH8VuXdKxds5tu/s1600/diningroom+charleston.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587645152054701346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXX7cEiKVWI-8NfgR6mNwHAUP9-LADgnnR5yCRiB7MnyzqjSxBl5JFraQ8Y2WKv-OgBnaJGHNH1AAxyNcghzPjeQxgyAHFD20X3QO0XH_PszkbtMwT98LtbDQH8VuXdKxds5tu/s400/diningroom+charleston.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />If you cannot get there physically, then you must do what I did and get the book!</span></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charleston-Bloomsbury-Gardens-Quentin-Bell/dp/071122370X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300975242&sr=1-1"><em>Charleston</em></a></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charleston-Bloomsbury-Gardens-Quentin-Bell/dp/071122370X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300975242&sr=1-1"><em>:: a Bloomsbury house & garden</em></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">PS did you know we were lucky enough to receive 12 cm of snow yesterday? 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<span style="font-size: 85%;">I also NEED to finish this room. It has dragged on far too long and I just want to get it done. But I refuse to hang any more pics til the curtains are done as that can give a whole new look to a room and would rather wait til that is done.</span></div>
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Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-28519241364514689852011-02-03T11:07:00.008-05:002011-02-03T11:14:39.584-05:00Is It Just Me...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZKOIwhrL7Wlt4IB3oK0unao-WTgEB3xr9dd0rvjz78reS83JQ7Y8LqfbQ4dLNaColUhN4_8CWCjwz7w7xeZeCvijvDLkhNSLjyW9pitk-iR9ITT2JVtWRE3fGlqhQJ4RKUuk/s1600/pier+one+outdoor.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569496821764830786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZKOIwhrL7Wlt4IB3oK0unao-WTgEB3xr9dd0rvjz78reS83JQ7Y8LqfbQ4dLNaColUhN4_8CWCjwz7w7xeZeCvijvDLkhNSLjyW9pitk-iR9ITT2JVtWRE3fGlqhQJ4RKUuk/s400/pier+one+outdoor.jpg" /></em></a><em> Or</em></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmCiuEIT8trMHjKqw9sZEmSxm783T-GDXth2vs-r0O7OOKbiC_iqKK7P8RGybCpqI5Au1fODEPA3t3LDv9VvyTxMuPFSGw4wtIJTWZDJzuKScbcsVVHPausnu0f1lhf60cY_Q/s1600/blooms+pier+one.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569496699890415890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmCiuEIT8trMHjKqw9sZEmSxm783T-GDXth2vs-r0O7OOKbiC_iqKK7P8RGybCpqI5Au1fODEPA3t3LDv9VvyTxMuPFSGw4wtIJTWZDJzuKScbcsVVHPausnu0f1lhf60cY_Q/s400/blooms+pier+one.jpg" /></em></a><em>has<br /><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqit_b9Z0DJ-7OUliLmy-8H5CEEXhE9qTUk6mhThSFyyy_oe7gRpR8vpcSNhNH5oD41jLMIT98KB_5s3Gvm2a_SmoI1IVU27Hqa7E2YL7vTAE3dbLDYdsu6zkUYzOyz3-L34kE/s1600/pier+one+addyson.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 110px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 110px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569496519324459042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqit_b9Z0DJ-7OUliLmy-8H5CEEXhE9qTUk6mhThSFyyy_oe7gRpR8vpcSNhNH5oD41jLMIT98KB_5s3Gvm2a_SmoI1IVU27Hqa7E2YL7vTAE3dbLDYdsu6zkUYzOyz3-L34kE/s400/pier+one+addyson.jpg" /></em></a><em><br /><a href="http://www.pier1.com/">Pier 1<br /></a><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jRDZeZospAdArdDLTfamCdsLAWBOlABtWTAIohMXNhAemxhxa1y848FuR0BWeJqLrYPbXQDyzMOaMLp2UAvg7H0gcdhSDU5yaMN0b_WzlvAAj-0J1vQXc_uFIDs5A1W6rLKq/s1600/lamp+pier+one.bmp"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569496143558410322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jRDZeZospAdArdDLTfamCdsLAWBOlABtWTAIohMXNhAemxhxa1y848FuR0BWeJqLrYPbXQDyzMOaMLp2UAvg7H0gcdhSDU5yaMN0b_WzlvAAj-0J1vQXc_uFIDs5A1W6rLKq/s400/lamp+pier+one.bmp" /></em></a><em><br />finally<br /><br /><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFIpVlAc7fkzqveZbWR0lmS4R-0AeI2x6xg-nIjezOviuYhNZmRmmBj31nIy03yvbCB-svE0ewUxjoor8wG13X-edQPTgHRfcO6QOVWIa1XRM4cEiy7PgUyZnDeJkp9JbrPvu/s1600/chas+chair+pier+one.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569495962449615922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFIpVlAc7fkzqveZbWR0lmS4R-0AeI2x6xg-nIjezOviuYhNZmRmmBj31nIy03yvbCB-svE0ewUxjoor8wG13X-edQPTgHRfcO6QOVWIa1XRM4cEiy7PgUyZnDeJkp9JbrPvu/s400/chas+chair+pier+one.jpg" /></em></a><em><br /><br />figured out<br /><br /><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYvB3cfY1r52FWYgxGHU4AmPSrpk28PWq1jSi_4Rklj4DKW6EjC9LzaP-XqsJojQw0LAPwi4DzxA_hBF_SjX0Zgs5ZFBHCx_Ls0OMQwcR0Zgk2vxjjqY6nZS5CHq2G14XhxeI/s1600/pier+one+hayworth+padded.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569495775429889442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYvB3cfY1r52FWYgxGHU4AmPSrpk28PWq1jSi_4Rklj4DKW6EjC9LzaP-XqsJojQw0LAPwi4DzxA_hBF_SjX0Zgs5ZFBHCx_Ls0OMQwcR0Zgk2vxjjqY6nZS5CHq2G14XhxeI/s400/pier+one+hayworth+padded.jpg" /></em></a><em><br /><br />what we love???<br /><br /></em><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-88921940823513853012011-01-26T23:00:00.004-05:002011-01-26T23:05:17.400-05:00Almost<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6feqH9d-LrXtm0yxQpfOJmZsMMOuHiGtcyiEslUHD5yhAdCX9l8IldrFOBczrr9yywc9EUCKG4dH-j9iBEc4KvOAfm4Shwuy-JRNNB0xo2X7YBg7IPeavHZGHkjo6L35JMU73/s1600/carnations+in+blue+jar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566710815176618386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6feqH9d-LrXtm0yxQpfOJmZsMMOuHiGtcyiEslUHD5yhAdCX9l8IldrFOBczrr9yywc9EUCKG4dH-j9iBEc4KvOAfm4Shwuy-JRNNB0xo2X7YBg7IPeavHZGHkjo6L35JMU73/s400/carnations+in+blue+jar.jpg" /></a> The bedroom is very close to the finish line.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This is a blue jar I picked up while away.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">But I cannot show you anymore until it is done.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I wish my Etsy delivery would get here. Soon.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Patience.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">xo</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">::photo by Chris<br /></span></div><div align="center"></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-72541598303992921382011-01-06T21:33:00.013-05:002011-01-06T22:07:06.690-05:00Crafty Goodness and Some Sweet Loveliness<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxE2nlESB08SJPtgu15iM9CW3WBWoRcHuVmg25s6bcx-OBqhGGFG4mgt7ngQabBga1F9dOm2LrVNRuHsDYSgDqU4Q2KZMTUOypVEUm_sqYyU7KIk2ZSYGYrRMiD7kOHh3N3az6/s1600/cottage+pie.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559269329993971842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxE2nlESB08SJPtgu15iM9CW3WBWoRcHuVmg25s6bcx-OBqhGGFG4mgt7ngQabBga1F9dOm2LrVNRuHsDYSgDqU4Q2KZMTUOypVEUm_sqYyU7KIk2ZSYGYrRMiD7kOHh3N3az6/s400/cottage+pie.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Before I begin with all the loveliness can I show you my cottage pie? It was just such a <em>perfect</em> looking pie we didn't want to eat it! But I quickly came back to reality when DN3 said "you're taking a picture of that?" </span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mxQVjEabXp5Qz6loi22Jic0ixKk4-6YB-kbK6w_P7crctLm-Vx438yAr7zctW15849_B6HD720P8vsW4zJStvdaQ9l56wetYhQ-qM74wi7J-mhEabk3wmXP_4BIpYhl2pgDF/s1600/closer+look+cottage+pie.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559269138282152114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mxQVjEabXp5Qz6loi22Jic0ixKk4-6YB-kbK6w_P7crctLm-Vx438yAr7zctW15849_B6HD720P8vsW4zJStvdaQ9l56wetYhQ-qM74wi7J-mhEabk3wmXP_4BIpYhl2pgDF/s400/closer+look+cottage+pie.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> I know, moving right along...<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWkP8WVOr4iSUesaQ59arrnz-ZCEJv6ZVZ6XEFzN-4mCt9LCn1K6BNSjFqO696G7sqHblE48AEyG5KD-q89T0tx5ij4o-fEOslJF7rt_NtfCXqVIYx5x5LAO1WVit6zZrClgZ/s1600/crochet+pot+holder.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559268945611931106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWkP8WVOr4iSUesaQ59arrnz-ZCEJv6ZVZ6XEFzN-4mCt9LCn1K6BNSjFqO696G7sqHblE48AEyG5KD-q89T0tx5ij4o-fEOslJF7rt_NtfCXqVIYx5x5LAO1WVit6zZrClgZ/s400/crochet+pot+holder.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Craftiness. Not a word used around here lately, but I did manage two of these little cuties. One for me and one for Mother. It is a crocheted granny square done in pure, lovely wool. Then I felted it! My hot pots are very comfy now.<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOBxWztw_fIPxqJO1rlCdYXMz02MvRZrJ18N6_W9HfSEKPv0U81cdh1lWqHCi-14IQgGP9Rnu4ViNmqONvaDQm810eWMwbp48yR-6NX9oi4mmL9aU7C3Sp7O3VlGzuExdUNBa/s1600/pot+holder+granny+square.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559268753005532466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQOBxWztw_fIPxqJO1rlCdYXMz02MvRZrJ18N6_W9HfSEKPv0U81cdh1lWqHCi-14IQgGP9Rnu4ViNmqONvaDQm810eWMwbp48yR-6NX9oi4mmL9aU7C3Sp7O3VlGzuExdUNBa/s400/pot+holder+granny+square.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Then I lined the back of it with this lurvely fabric. If you plan on making one please email me and I will give you a few hints.<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNYB7UUCrpwLAtAyrf5_IIDxh6AYwB4VWCH35xMuaFOru0KBeqrpJVeS9ikaYW6tawv6h-eImaEoLoREZrKNHsN-R4i6xkoytH8rj9XXyNyKTXhJQlanxXP6gQPZ9Q-EGHnUV/s1600/cath+kidston+candle+holder.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559268551499313122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNYB7UUCrpwLAtAyrf5_IIDxh6AYwB4VWCH35xMuaFOru0KBeqrpJVeS9ikaYW6tawv6h-eImaEoLoREZrKNHsN-R4i6xkoytH8rj9XXyNyKTXhJQlanxXP6gQPZ9Q-EGHnUV/s400/cath+kidston+candle+holder.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> This charming bit of goodness I ordered for myself. Love it except for the fact I cannot get the melted candle out.<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5MbOGdZMgWLAwNr_7KDUlM8w7YGkI3GjzBZEbwLEOPsmT4cZnpVJuoJXYtYhgE3OHZTe-O_dzX7_L63qCIsGwZ5ghexO8x7XKE4hC2jkkGQtDqLzwuhkivYVUydz4TmTOqKz/s1600/shabby+chic+book.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559268324326152818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5MbOGdZMgWLAwNr_7KDUlM8w7YGkI3GjzBZEbwLEOPsmT4cZnpVJuoJXYtYhgE3OHZTe-O_dzX7_L63qCIsGwZ5ghexO8x7XKE4hC2jkkGQtDqLzwuhkivYVUydz4TmTOqKz/s400/shabby+chic+book.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Gorgeous rose scented candle and holder from Ikea. I received two of these for Christmas from DN1's BF and adore them. Simple beauty. Did you see the pretty books? From DN1. My sweet daughter believes that mother should get <strong>everything</strong> she writes on her list. And I did!<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiausR8m3QBHYdVYYB0F3B8kjYVCrXia5hTt53bMMzrruK1XA39MY2MUzpNGl-nY_PnF6yZbmPt36DCOx_myga5xM9VeksE5FVV0odo2cutre9f87hzDDSlnsC8K6oSnxKorNcH/s1600/wee+cornish+ware.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559268103819676402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiausR8m3QBHYdVYYB0F3B8kjYVCrXia5hTt53bMMzrruK1XA39MY2MUzpNGl-nY_PnF6yZbmPt36DCOx_myga5xM9VeksE5FVV0odo2cutre9f87hzDDSlnsC8K6oSnxKorNcH/s400/wee+cornish+ware.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Where did I get this darling little gem? Well my best friend, Clara, felt I needed more cornishware. And voila. <br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9pZ1F9AVj1o7OQtAPKEUlLKU0cyJ3xjIHaqAPZldlQtzbEsY7N1iYKH7xH4Q_O6L0d7_4pVmRNtGxdn1-uUXBu_F1d0chf4m-bllLFnZh6FNo4i0lS_NFwiTAaM8m_WwKVI6/s1600/cornishware+grouping.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559267739158249202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9pZ1F9AVj1o7OQtAPKEUlLKU0cyJ3xjIHaqAPZldlQtzbEsY7N1iYKH7xH4Q_O6L0d7_4pVmRNtGxdn1-uUXBu_F1d0chf4m-bllLFnZh6FNo4i0lS_NFwiTAaM8m_WwKVI6/s400/cornishware+grouping.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">See how it fits in ever so cosy like? Too much happiness over here!<br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FctB10B015YeQ5pAQHa-KrCurkw_el__eAPU4Tb48d_gzIKreQ8QYnG3TrSQc2aHwIyOZOLUhtODHf7eqpn3Z9Jil2mAYCD3cl8KX3Z4PNKyiheO1_pT7lxTDmDIil1EO1de/s1600/shelf+with+cornishware.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559267492359697554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FctB10B015YeQ5pAQHa-KrCurkw_el__eAPU4Tb48d_gzIKreQ8QYnG3TrSQc2aHwIyOZOLUhtODHf7eqpn3Z9Jil2mAYCD3cl8KX3Z4PNKyiheO1_pT7lxTDmDIil1EO1de/s400/shelf+with+cornishware.JPG" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Isn't it just so easy to love Cornishware?<br /><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotY-8p9zenbWA9HwK_78QTOahKnWlG3k01pkVtv-a2UzQfVpBxt5ltHa4fJdDwCREu3Z1sJisdhuufN8-Xqz5_uefN9hh2ZijY-IF1O_AwpgyrZNCBZqCdXjNiST4XVvklKay/s1600/lovely+limoges+plate.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559267183965923570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotY-8p9zenbWA9HwK_78QTOahKnWlG3k01pkVtv-a2UzQfVpBxt5ltHa4fJdDwCREu3Z1sJisdhuufN8-Xqz5_uefN9hh2ZijY-IF1O_AwpgyrZNCBZqCdXjNiST4XVvklKay/s400/lovely+limoges+plate.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Clara also treated me to this delightful Limoges plate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">My heart is warm.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">~~~~~~~~~~~</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">The painting has begun. Sort of. The pre-painting chores. But this weekend? It's all about the paint.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks for dropping by</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">xoxo<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974257.post-31819584635310956352011-01-03T09:36:00.005-05:002011-01-03T09:52:58.528-05:00It Burned to a Crisp<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T6kP7Qvh2H6JwA61SiqCvYtLE0ZBJEdh7ovMwGDjmfFoT4-6aJGqRfkolCfagR7eN91Km5AP9SGhx2y4ALoYbE1hkvHKOnkn03WXaQALGeJcGWio3yy6u64171v7I8dS_hd0/s1600/bedroom.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557969023705494434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T6kP7Qvh2H6JwA61SiqCvYtLE0ZBJEdh7ovMwGDjmfFoT4-6aJGqRfkolCfagR7eN91Km5AP9SGhx2y4ALoYbE1hkvHKOnkn03WXaQALGeJcGWio3yy6u64171v7I8dS_hd0/s400/bedroom.jpg" /></a> For those that were waiting with bated breath to find out what happened to Mother's cake. I just felt so bad for her I did not have the heart to post about it. The problem was, and I really hesitated to tell her, was the use of TWO smaller pans instead of one large one as Delia states in the recipe. But let us not dwell on the mistakes of last year. As a new year begins I, like so many others, want to do a huge clear out of junk and begin some serious painting. Starting with my bedroom that has patiently been waiting for a make over. The iron bed I now have but I would like to start painting and am thinking of a pale blue or blue/green. Don't you just love the bedroom above?</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yv4OwnlT_Qe6-uoYC2krPpNqNK6kWkpNwA-rf9I8lAmL4lJFG69tXPdQrd-Ai3r9wum7Xw-GEKe8oh5118PDvumZ6wLOrHUZKJFtH40OlsixpbLWBlD0NKKmpi1tZxjsDD7g/s1600/House_Beautiful.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557968942703841394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yv4OwnlT_Qe6-uoYC2krPpNqNK6kWkpNwA-rf9I8lAmL4lJFG69tXPdQrd-Ai3r9wum7Xw-GEKe8oh5118PDvumZ6wLOrHUZKJFtH40OlsixpbLWBlD0NKKmpi1tZxjsDD7g/s400/House_Beautiful.jpg" /></a>And how pretty is this? But I often wonder how dirty/stained a padded cloth headboard would get? But so terribly beautiful.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqZF3x6Hp8PwcU9-8nyxhoAF4wChWXa0rd4X4F-IZeaecU5qQv74nRx6JmMCYRMkVjAoUX3D19GkY3NXWdDk9JR7ZlOOznmiQ1IA1Sv34u9En7vKaMvv2IEfYCmuxfmbVYW7T/s1600/sorel+boots.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557968742484859634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqZF3x6Hp8PwcU9-8nyxhoAF4wChWXa0rd4X4F-IZeaecU5qQv74nRx6JmMCYRMkVjAoUX3D19GkY3NXWdDk9JR7ZlOOznmiQ1IA1Sv34u9En7vKaMvv2IEfYCmuxfmbVYW7T/s400/sorel+boots.jpg" /></a> Oh and my holidays were spectacular. My girlfriend and I drove down to pick up my daughter at uni on the 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and she was here for two glorious weeks. Two weeks of eating, movie watching and cosy cuddles under eiderdowns. She had to return to school on the 30<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> for one and half weeks training before school even begins, but I am thankful for those blissful days together with ALL the family.</div><div> </div><div>And it was a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sorel</span> Christmas. The far right black ones were hands down my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">favs</span> but not so practical. So I went for the fur trimmed ones second from the left. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">DN</span>1 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">recieved</span> gorgeous tan leather ones from her BF and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">DN</span>2 got the short black ones.</div><div> </div><div>Bring on the snow!</div><div> </div><div>I do hope everyone of you had a festive, safe and fulfilling holiday.</div><div> </div><div>And all the best, my lovely readers for 2011!</div><div> </div><div>I have missed you so.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>xoxo<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /></div>Knitty, Vintage and Rosyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250875252051687934noreply@blogger.com14