So, this is my crazy new knitting book,
Knitorama. Silly and, not so glam either.
It's will be considered more of a novelty
joke book really. I don't take most of
what is in it seriously...kind of silly, why would
I ever need to make this kind of stuff type of book.
Oh well, it was cheap and it's fun!
...but it is. I knit, I promise I do. I just don't take photos and don't post anything.
So, I owe ya some images of finished knitting projects:
- the wonder shrug (The One Skein Wonder) from last summer...sorry.
- wrist warmers (with matching scarf), but not the ones I really want to do as posted previously.
- I'm am this close to finishing that good ol' lap blanket!!!
- Am working on husband's beanie cap...just beginning the decrease so almost done.
- and, another one skein scarf thing
Looks like I've knocked quite a few of my year's goals off my to-do list. whoo hoo! Now, to get started on my hot pink mohair wrap. Will be so pretty.
I just picked up a sale book today from the girls at Blue 7 (40% off the sale price)...very cool. The book's a little strange, but has some fun and funky stuff in it. There are a lot of knitted food patterns and bikinis and such. Can't recall the name, since I have never seen it out before, but will have to repost it later.
I want the new book called "Greetings from Knit Cafe". Haven't seen in it yet, but hear it's cute!
Look at my pretty bento! It finally arrived and
here is my first presentation. I love it! How
cute is this little bag!!!
Yes, I turned 35 last week, that's right, I said 35. Yuck!
But, I got to celebrate with my closest friends. The husband
had them set up the private room for us at Cafe NOVA. It was
lovely. The food is amazing of course and the Black Cherry Effin
Vodka tonics were flowin' all night...my fave with a side of lime.
Yummy!
These are a few of my Girlie Girls (Suzanne, Carrie, me,
Mare and Dawny)
I'm a complete dumb ass. For the life of me I could not figure out why everyone else was surpassing me on the levels of this dumb stupid rediculously addictive computer game...well, you know what? It's a good idea to read the instructions. Once I finally did that, I was able to make it to Level 5. See I'm capable. Duh!
Now this is a family portrait. Look at my sweet little boys in their matching preppy polo shirts. They were the funniest things running around in those. Ennie didn't seem to mind it (and it fit him perfect). But, Ape is another story...he does get pretty submissive when we put something on him though. He doesn't like clothing or hats at all. His shirt was a little snug on him...looked like a gigallo with his hair puffing out of the top of the collar.
Like I need one more thing to keep me distracted...thanks to Blue Rose Knits...she shared this little link to a cute little game...oh, so innocent a game...beware it is addictive. I love it!
I've even made it to Level 2 without flipping my lid.
Ladies, this lovely leopard print car coat is now for sale at my ebay link...
It's a rainy weather coat with front pockets and hot pink lining...so so cute! A must have. Please check it out. It really is darling...I'm having a hard time parting with it, but I have to stick to my guns and clean out my house. I have way too much stuff...must purge! Believe me, it's hard to give this one up.
Much more to come...heck, it's spring...I'm finally getting motivated.
...someone actually made these! Of course, I came up with this idea years ago and should get all the kudos for coming up with the concept..ha! I even bought a little book light clip to attach to my needles so I can do some night time knitting while riding in the car. So, it's all about me and a missed opportunity. Whatever. Don't think I won't run out and buy every size they make in these. So cool! You can get these at: La Knitterie.
And, you can soon pick them up through Yarntopia out of Katy, TX!
So, I ordered my Bento like a week and a half ago and just now get a shipping notice...but it's going to take 2 - 4 weeks. I will just die if it takes 4 weeks to get here from Japan. I want my Bento plllleeeeeeeease and now!!!
Otherwise, getting ready for my girl Dawny's bridal shower tomorrow. I stayed up late last night...got a wild hair to clear out my bookshelves while I was rearranging furniture, etc. in prep for the party. I have always been like that...only get motivated when it's past time for bed. I do get so much done that way though...completely motivated. I take after my dad that way.
I just got back from Mediterranean Deli...got some phenomenal cheeses, olives and prosciutto...yummmmm. I hope there's some left over from the shower so I can eat on it all weekend.
I'm usually a leader, but hear I go following again. One of my MySpace & Flickr friends is into Bento Boxes...what is a Bento box you ask? Well, I had to find that out too. I really didn't "get it" and kinda still don't. But, for some reason there is this huge fascination and almost cult for these dang thangs. They are basically a Japanese style lunch box. From what I have "researched" into this little world, it is almost a lifestyle of how to eat and can become a way of dieting and being healthy. The boxes are teeny tiny, so your proportions are much smaller than an American would typically eat. And, the most important cool thing about Bento's is they are so dang cute. I love sushi and am finding recipes and how to build your bento meals that seem very healthy and economical. Cooking Cute is a great resource for explanation and recipes...check it out. So, the main thing for me is having a healthy diet and hopefully loosing some weight in the process. This will make a nice little meal planning for me and since I don't really cook, it should be easy and cheap to make meals. I'm this close to becoming a vegitarian. I've been totally turned off by beef/chicken/pork lately. Thanks to reading "Fast Food Nation", I think it put me over the edge. I will never eat at a fast food restaurant again. I think I've gone 2 months so far. Using the Bento, I will eat more fish, salmon and tuna especially and vegitables and fruits and rice. I like all those things put together anyway. Lastly, the other side of Bento is how you make your food presentation. There's some bizarre stuff out there. So, I'm sure you will be seeing silly photos of my little Bento meals on the ol' blog. I think I've been brain-stormed.
There aren't a lot of shops on-line to find these sweet little lunch boxes. I just ordered this blue one, which had most of the features that I wanted from J-Box out of Japan. I am sick I couldn't get the Hello Kitty one, but it is not microwavable...dang! I like to have a little more flexibility. The blue one I can do hot or cold and I can always add to my collection later if I find more that I just have to have. This is the last thing I need, another project or collection.
