On Friday, I came home to a happy mail box. First, I got my new sunglasses that I bought at the deco show. They are really cool. I feel like I'm all vintage in them. Then I got my first spoil-a-blogger package! My palSusanna sent me some pattons splash yarn and this really cool purse accessory. I really like the yarn. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but I don't think it's going to be a scarf. I'm thinking it will make a really cute little purse. So, that's where I'm … [Read more...]

Ok, so we all know that I'm spear-heading the Spoil-A-Blogger project (currently one month in)... But I have a SP5. So, I'm going to answer some questions for him/her here. If my Spoil-A-Blogger wants to use this information, feel free. 1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you? Hello?!? I'm a yarn whore. Seriously. It's bad. I do get higher quality yarns for the most part. I'm a … [Read more...]

What is your favorite color? Pink, pink and more pink. I also love creamy colors, light with just a touch of color... What is your favorite scent? Vanilla. But, I'm not big on smelly things. I'm alergic to roses. Where is your favorite place to vacation? Ireland! I love all things Irish. Do you collect anything? I'm a yarn whore. I love mid-century furniture. Tickled Pink/Heavenly Days accessory pieces. Things with stars or daisies. I love earrings. Do you have a favorite tv … [Read more...]

So, Miss Snidget and I have been talking about secret pals. She wants one. I suggested that she join knitting sp5, but there is only one problem. Snidge isn't really a knitter. So, I think we need to start our own little secret pal thing. You don't have to be a knitter or even crafty. You just have to be willing to spoil another blogger for 3 months. During that time you will also be spoiled... See, we like that part, don't we. So, I'm putting this out there to see how many of you would … [Read more...]

Yesterday was a HUGE package day for me. I got stuff from Snidge, stuff from eBay and a package from my secret pal. Let me tell you, I was really loved yesterday. SERIOUSLY LOVED. I wanted to take pictures of the stuff inside before I wrote about it, so here it goes! First, my secret pal sent this really cute little purse. It's felted, of course. I've seen these before, but never in mixed colors like this! I just absolutely adore it, and I can't wait to use it! Next, to my utter shock … [Read more...]

I am such a lucky girl. My secret pal gift came today. I was so excited when I drove up... There was this package sticking out of my mail box! I waited to open it until after Daisy had her walk. I even got an Amazon.com box today, and I opened it before my SP4 gift. I really wanted to take my time, and enjoy my package. So, opened the box and pulled out this lovely bag! I've been feeling like I need more friends as of late, so the saying is just right! "Plant a Seed of Friendship, Reap … [Read more...]

I'm so excited! My secret pal sent my March package yesterday. I LOVE my secret pal. LOVE her. She is the bestest secret pal EVER! I have been having a hard time reading the person I've been sending things to. I sent out her package yesterday, as well. I really hope she likes it. She is out of the US. Boy howdy, I didn't think I would mind sending something out of the country, but it's starting to get pricey. It costs $20 just to mail her packages. Next time, I'm going to ask for a US … [Read more...]

I couldn't wait to knit it up! I tried several different widths and stitch patterns, and ended up doing 6 stiches in st stich for 3 rows, then k (yo, k) 5 times. After I got into it, I had wished I had picked to yo twice... But, since I had pulled it out several times already, I decided to just stick with it! I think it came out lovely, and I really like the fringe. I don't normally fringe things. I was going to wear my fashion scarf today, but then I got ready, and wore brown. Oops! I … [Read more...]

First, let me say that I can't find my camera. This doesn't surprise me, I did move over the weekend... Now to the good stuff! My secret pal so loves me! She loves me so much! She is the most awesome secret pal ever! I have never recieved such a wonderful, thoughtful gift, from a stranger! My secret pal sent me a box wrapped in a pink ribbon, with red heart stickers on it. She attached a beautiful valentines day card. Inside my box is the most awesome ribbon yarn. Trendsetter Yarns … [Read more...]

I've been putting off purchasing my secret pal gift until this weekend... Why you ask? Normally Gwen is so on the ball! Well, Stitches West is this weekend! I'm thinking that I can find something really cool to send that maybe I won't ever see at my lys. I hope I can find a nice California made yarn, that is soft and fluffy. I've got some really good ideas based upon her blog... I'd better get that package out soon! … [Read more...]