the life and times of a domestic diva extraordinaire
Posted in Life at Our House on Feb 29th, 2012
Over the weekend, this… …turned into this. I think they look so pretty on my toes. And since I’m working so hard on my Florida cardigans, I thought I would wait to cast on another pair of socks until we get ready to leave on our trip. Indeed. Then I clicked on a certain ad […]
Posted in Life at Our House on Feb 27th, 2012
The Yarn Harlot has been quoted to have said that when a hand-knit sock of hers gets a hole in it, she holds it over the trash can and says “Oh darn!” as she drops it in. I must confess, I join her in this sentiment. A year ago I knit my mom a sweater […]
Posted in Life at Our House on Nov 20th, 2011
Cookie sheets, cooling racks, pizza pans…and all of the books she could find.
Posted in Life at Our House on Nov 19th, 2011
I already made one of these: But alas! The last time I wore it, I noticed a tiny hole forming where a moth apparently nibbled at it. I don’t know whether I shall be able to fix it or not. Thankfully, when I originally bought the yarn, I was undecided as to color. I loved […]
Posted in Life at Our House on Nov 14th, 2011
I’m supposed to be editing. It’s a charming pattern, really. Not too hard. Pretty to look at. But I could. not. resist. the Butternut Squash Soup that was sitting in the refrigerator. This is actually bowl two. I’m addicted. It’s all gone now…so I should be getting that pattern finished real soon.
Posted in Life at Our House on Nov 7th, 2011
My office… …and my secretary.