BACK FROM THE BIG A - AUSTIN THAT IS

Found a great yarn store in Austin (Hill Country Weavers - http://www.hillcountryweavers.com)...bought way too much yarn, which I swore to myself I wouldn't buy anymore for a long while since I'm busting at the seams as it is... but I so couldn't help myself...they had an amazing selection. They had great mohair at $7.50 a skein. Where I buy locally at SWAK Knits (http://www.swakknit.com) it is like close to $10. Probably a different brand though. So, I stocked up on a few colors and also got some sport weight wool to knit/felt a scarf...trying some new techniques there. And got a Suss Design book, Hollywood Knits...love it and want to make every pattern in that one. I had also been wanting to try spinning at some point and this book, Spin It, was on my "to get" list, so I went ahead and got it, plus a little felting tool and several gorgeous colors of top.




I'm knitting a mohair poncho right now, which is taking forever...not a lot of thought, just knitting knitting knitting very very very long rows. So, in this instance, there's not a "Just One More Row" comment coming from my mouth. I got a lot done on the plane though.

I got to stay with some scooter friends and they took me to a new sushi restaurant, Uchi, which was phenomenal...loved it. I bought a cute tshirt with the saying, Knitting Rocks, and some kick-ass hot pink sunglasses that I didn't need. It was a great time.

Off on a little trip

I'm off to Austin in the morn...early bird 7:00 flight, which means leave the house at 5:30. I'm actually looking forward to it, although I have to go to a lame marketing conference, but after that's all over...I'm staying an extra night with some friends (Betsy & Matt) that moved there from Tulsa and going to see another friend (Lester) play in his band, Future Ex-boyfriends. They are all scooter folk...an interesting little world in itself. And, then Betsy and I are going shopping a bit before I leave Sat. night.

I'm looking forward to it, because it gives me a chance to branch out by myself and be my own Julie McCoy. I have great fear of traveling by myself and of things going wrong...nightmareish stuff like missing the plane or getting lost somewhere and not knowing what hotel I'm staying at and crazy stuff like that. I'm a bit panicish when it comes to that, so usually I just stay at home or let my husband plan trips. It's just like when I went to lunch by myself recently...it's a test of my fears and of not knowing what to expect and what to do when you're not familiar with it. So, it will be good for me. I'll let you know next week for sure when I get back. ciao!

RANDOM PUG CUTENESS

Ships Ahoy, Puggie! Love it!

Some of My Famous Knitted Baby Hats

A wool hand knit/felted hat...a baby shower gift, which they loved!

...another gorgeous view. 

Alex LOVES his new baby beret...it will be perfect with his Easter outfit. This was his baby shower gift. He lives across the street and plays with my puppy. They're buddies. 

Random Pug Cuteness

This is my favorite "Crazy things people do to their dogs" photos. I love the kimonos...adorable.

I'M SUCH A LUSH

One of my girlfriends gave me Lush bath bombs for Christmas that she brought back from London...so, I took me a little bath last night...yummy! Go buy some at http://www.lush.com/htm

HI HO SILVER

My new Allison Burns messenger bag...I've been looking for something like this for over a year now to be my standard scooter bag...something way too stylish, glam and over the top, but still classic and sleek with a pocket for my mini ipod (pink of course). It will look great with my fushia/black P200. I will get my bike in the spring...still being painted in San Antonio. I cannot wait.

LOVING THIS!...AND GONNA MAKE THIS!

so love this...and what a doll...of course I will look as cute as she when I make and wear this tangerine lovely. I am going to make this and keep it for myself...if someone wants one, they will have to commission it...that's future talk by the way. On my project list now. And, it was a FREE pattern at http://www.magknits.com/chilly04/patterns/frida.htm

Okay, new installment:

So, you all know how much I love my boy and pugs in general...well, I'm now doing a new weekly feature on way too cute or even freaky pug photos called...THIS IS NOT MY DOG - BUT HOW CUTE! or WEIRD THINGS PEOPLE DO TO THEIR PUGS!

Okay...creepy!

I just realized my hair cut in that previous photo makes me look way too much like the Molly Ringwald pic below! Maybe I meant to look Molly Ringwaldesqe in a mysterious way. I do love her though...oh, the 80's...my life.

Poor Baby Boy

My Pooh Bear makes me so sad...Ape had neuter surgery yesterday and I just bawled when I saw is poor scar...they had to go in search for the missing testicle and it was way up hiding by his kidney...so a bigger incision than we expected. He was up and licking and running today though like usual. Last night he would try so hard to stand up and be a part of the family, but he would just wobble and shake and then fall asleep again. He will be fine though. I can't wait til the scar heals up and hair grows back again so I don't have to look at his pain any more. Makes me feel like a bad Mommy. But, they can have problems in the long run if you don't take care of it plus he started humping my leg two days ago. So, all good in the long run. A pretty picture of my boy to commemorate His Joyfullness.

The Fam: Pootie doesn't like wearing his Defender Tee, but Mommy & Daddy think he is adorable and make him wear it anyway. He's our Rock Star. Look at him pouting...how pathetic!

Beaded Wedding Bouquet - CHECK

Whew...finished in the nick of time. This is the beaded calla lilly bouquet I made for one of my girlfriend Julia's wedding this past New Year's Eve. It turned out to be beautiful and she was very happy with it. I was completely freaked out that I wasn't going to finish it in time and then it not look good on top of that. Somehow, God watches out for me and my procrastination and it works out in the end...a true miracle.

LOVING THIS!

My fave!

Okay, two pics of the week...who would have guessed...MOLLY RINGWALD. LOVE HER...and the hair...goodness girl.

LOVING THIS!

Man, this is a totally new creative deal...I can be so much more expressive now. Still don't get how to organize my template on the blog, but at least I can have photos.

I decided to have a weekly cool pic called "Loving This"...here's the first...well the first two.

holiday

Am back on the knitting track. working on a felted bowler for a trade. and one more scarf for commission. I am just dying to start a sweater for myself. The holiday has been good for me for sales though. It is amazing how many people call to see if I have any scarves or jewelry for sale. Excellent for the bank account.

We had a nice trip to Santa Fe. the pug was so dominant over his standard poodle cousin, Pablo, so that was a bit insane. The boy played in his first snow ever and absolutely loved it...what a card...And of course the family, well, the husbands family was there too. We'll go back in another year for Thanksgiving.
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Ape chasing Pablo

Baby's first snow

PINKU PINKU PINKU

Lookie what I got...my Pinku Flower Swap partner, Priscilla, sent these goodies to me over Christmas...yippie! The gummies and chocolate were yummy and the pin is so cute...THANK YOU PRISCILLA! And, mine is coming very soon...gotta get on the ball!

In the Real World

I've had quite some time to rest since The Girlie Show. What an amazing success that was. Check out the party pics http://www.thegirlieshow.net. I am really proud of myself...not being ego-maniac or anything...just honest. From having a concept in my head to getting friends to join forces with me to having the biggest art show/party in the City...especially for the first year. There were over 600 people there. Just amazing.

So, things will be getting ready for next year coming in January. We are starting a little early this time...getting our ducks in a row...or should I say "Girlies" in a row. Hee Hee.

Other news...baby boy will be born next week. The litter is due and we can get him in February. Can't wait. Ape is in obedience class and doing okay. He minds when he wants to but is such a sweetie pie. We got him a new bed so he can hang out with us in the living room and he loves it...napping all the time. Precious.

Me at The Girlie Show

Icky Santa

This was so kitsch I just had to do it...and what a nasty Santa...look how he's holding my boy...oh, the memories of Ape's first Christmas. Hillarious!