All A’Twitter

And not the 140-character kind.  This weekend is almost really here, and I’m anxious to get it under way.  Big plans are afoot.  One of them involves a heat gun and a paint scraper.  Another involves wrangling a wriggly dog into the tub.  Yet another involves stash-busting.

The idea is this:  An Ides of March Stash-Busting Swapmeet.  I am firming up the details, but I think it’s going to be a hit.  There are enough crafty knitters, crocheters, seamstresses and quilters in the Chicagoland area to make this a fun time.  Rental space has been secured, now on to the rest of the planning!  The devil (and, for me, the fun) is in the details.

Speaking of details, I’m hoping against hope that I find some time over the weekend to get on Kate Davies’ “Rams & Yowes” blanket.  Have you seen it?

It makes me giddy. Click the link to get the pattern -- it's a bargain and a beaut!

I can hardly wait!

Pinterscope Friday, January 25, 2012

This was today’s first pin I saw when I opened Pinterest:

Pinned by Mylene Pollock on Pinterest

The holidays are over, but I’m taking this as a sign that there’s always reason to celebrate something, be kind to each other, spread joy… and of course, buy presents (for oneself if need be).  Here’s to the weekend!

Using Pinterest to Predict the Day

Instead of reading my horoscope, I’m going to open Pinterest every morning, and click on a random board.  The first image that shows up will be my inspiration for the day.

For Thursday, January 26, my Pinterscope is:

Originally via SwissMiss

 

I got nothing

So, instead, here are are some links to share:

1.  Leah Duncan.  Neat-o fabrics and linens.

2.  The Style Sample.  This awesome lady is in my hometown, too!

3.  GoPicnic.  Quick meals-to-go.  I have a stack in my refrigerator for busy days!

4.  One Pager.  Build a one-page site for you/your business in a snap.

5.  Mend It Better.  On my next-to-buy book list.

6.  And lastly, this.  Cheese in a can.  That’s good.  We’ll see…

 

To give me pause

These stories.

Perspective is a powerful gift.  I got a huge box of it today.

Sunday, Fun-day, Gym-day

Saul had a seizure, Russell Jenkins threw up on the rug, I overslept.  I’m about to fix it all by working it out on the elliptical and moving forward.  I can’t wait for my next surprise.

Yay!

Conspiracy

They know I want to go to the gym.  They plop their heads down on my lap and sigh and snuggle.  And, so, I have two days off.  Tomorrow, I’m not going to look them in the face until I come back from the workout.

Evil, evil pets. Eli isn't in the picture, because she's snuggling my neck on the back of the couch.

Packages

On Friday afternoon, the 35 West mailroom was blowing my email up with notices that I’d received packages.  My favorite thing.  Packages.  Until, of course, I looked inside, and found three other favorite things:

I wasn't even expecting two of these!

1.  The Field Guide to Fabric Design.  2. The latest Rowan book. 3. My new work phone.

That’s a start to a fun weekend right there. The snow can keep me inside, but it won’t keep me down. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, too.

To help my eyeballs

Tags

Sheep, tumblr

The sole purpose of this post is so my big head isn’t the first thing on the page anymore.  Seriously.  That’s it.  Instead, you may look at a picture of something cute:

Still can't find the red sheep.

Or, you may look at this tumblr of Olympic Non-Events, which you may find amusing.

It’s up to you.  There.

Friday

We got snow and we got cold.  Luckily, I finished my Alpaka Tunic, and it’s warm, warm, warm.  Here’s a horrible picture of it, taken by my phone in the lovely lighting of my office:

I'm much more beautiful in real life. (As far as you know.)