What do you think?

I tried doing my hair like they did in the 40s/50s. I went to YouTube, and used this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljLqBWXMv4M&feature=related. It really helped, and I can't wait to try out more looks!

Of Bubbles and Music

Yesterday when Mark and I went out walking to the grocery store, there were a couple of girls just sitting outside on the grass. One played the guitar and sang beautifully while the other blew bubbles. It looked like the perfect thing to do on the perfectly beautiful day it was.

I cannot wait for the summer here. Everyone says that it makes up for the winter. I want to wear skirts again and prance around outside. I want to learn to play my guitar and blow bubbles. I want to go out and have a nice little picnic then take a nap in the shade.

Have you checked out our Etsy store? Please tell us what you like, don't like, and what you would add/change. Thank you!

Ooh. You know what else? The Decemberists are coming to Denver in May. We really want to go. Anyone want to give us a lift? Their new album, The Hazards of Love, is super amazing. I love hearing more of the girl's voice. So pretty. Lovely music.

Well, I'll leave you to your Saturday. Go out and have fun. I'm going to go put up my hair pin up girl style.

So . . .

Mark and I finally started up our Etsy store: SandMstore.Etsy.com. I have a little box on the side of this blog somewhere for it. Check it out. Constructive criticism is welcome. Any ideas on what else to make and sell? Mark is getting into chainmailling - it's really neat!

What else? . . .
Not too much other stuff. We've been sick on and off. I think I've missed more days of class this semester due to illness than any in the past. Ah, well.

What's everyone doing for Spring Break? I'm fairly sure I'm staying here, but what to do?! Relax. Yes. Don't we all need that.

Ok, back to bed. Or making things for Etsy.

Yeah, I know it's been a while since an update, so here:
For the Christmas Knitting category:
Dad's Peekaboo mittens,

Mom's Silver's Sock Class sock number 1,

Amy's Pretty Puffs slouchy hat,


And now I'm working on my mom's other sock, the Thorpe hat, and Riverwalk - an open beaded scarf:



And Mark and I are going to start our Etsy store soon. So far, we have ideas of making jewelry, crocheted Java Jackets, stitch markers, belts made out of neckties, and some knitted hairbows. He's the one making jewelry and he's more into crocheting than I am. I do have my mom's sewing machine here with me, so I can make other stuff like wallets and I don't know what else. We need to come up with a style for the store. So, if you have any ideas on what that style should be or what else we could sell, post a comment here or find me on Facebook. I'm really into recycling/upcycling stuff.

Other than the knitting and the store, I've been a little gardener - sort of:


The first picture is chamomile. The three from the left are lavender, chamomile, and lemon balm. My brother gave me the kit for Christmas. Thank you! So far, so good.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Let us celebrate what that wonderful man has done for our world.

Oh-So-Comfy Socks and Reading

So there they are. One is more tightly knit than the other, but OMG are they comfortable! (See previous post for link to pattern.) I used Plymouth: Encore: Worsted: Dark or Forest Green. Socks are so much easier than what I thought. Now I will try a more complicated pattern soon!


Hmm, so are you all registered to vote?! Watching the debates? Tonight is Pres Debate #3 - can't wait to see what Obama and McCain say. Ooh, and it's one of the final (or The final) episodes of Project Runway. Yay.

On another note, for my French Literature class, I have to choose a short novel by a french author. I went to the library today and picked out:
The Stranger by Albert Camus
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
Les Fleurs du Mal by Baudelaire
Dreams of my Russian Summers by Andrei Makine

Which one should I read? (I think I may just read Twenty Thousand Leagues for fun.)

Then today I am going to read the short story of The Passer Through Walls by Marcel Ayme. Sounds great to read - yay, reading.

Anyway, maybe I should get to that and some other homework before my *busy* night ahead of me.

Good day.

Not Much in a While

Well, my camera seems to not be working. This is most of the reason why I haven't been posting.

Anyway, I've finished my first sock using Silvers Sock Class. Easy, easy, easy - why haven't I knit socks until now?

Last weekend I went to Boulder. Saw Choke - amazing movie. Then saw Sigur Ros at Red Rocks. What a fantastic concert!

Um, not much else. I'll try to post pics using the boyfriend's phone a bit later.

My Mary-Janes

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Well, after a year or so, I decided to finished a ridiculously easy pair of house slippers. These are sure to keep my toesies warm this winter.

I have been spinning a little. I'm about done with one of the three singles in my next drop spindle project.

Other news: I start classes today. I'm a little nervous but pretty excited.

Oh, did you want to know the pattern for the slippers? Here you go:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=12662.msg99925
It's from my beloved Craftster.org, and it's super simple to follow. Have fun!

Getting dizzy?

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So I've been spinning!

Here is my turquoise/gray hank.

I'm now working on something for the Ravelympics 2008. It'll be three different shades of pink. I will show photos after a while.

Have a great day!

Rainy Days Make for Fantastic Spinning

Well, I've got a lot to tell!

Firstly, Here are some pictures from a spin-in at a local coffee shop. There were six of us spinning. All of the yarn was beautiful. I worked on some light gray merino to ply with that turquoise. Luci was learning some more from Rosemary. Julie was spinning some fantastic black/white/gray alpaca. Erin started a new project and was plying on the fly! Rosemary's daughter jumped in, and before we knew it, we were spinning devils!

Here's Julie and Erin spinning up a storm!

That day was fantastic! After a while of spinning, it started to rain. Hard. And then I had to drive in it. That was a wee bit terrifying.

So, I did finish that turquoise/gray yarn. I shall post photos soon.

My parents got me a gift certificate to the LYS at home, so before I left the last knit night, I stocked up on some roving and yarn. I actually picked up some dpn's, and I'm finally going to make socks!!! Wish me luck!

Then . . .

I moved back to college yesterday! YAY! It's so wonderful here. The weather is beautiful, my best friends are here, . . . it's just fantastic.

Now I'm off to take some photos of my room, the campus, and other knitting/spinning projects; going to sew a papasan chair cushion; and just mosey around town.

July! July!

So it's July. Almost August. Wow. It's been a long summer. Over the summer, I have accomplished 7 things:

1. Held a long-distance relationship with the boyfriend and we're still mad for each other
2. Worked a 5-day-a-week job
3. Finally have money (from said job)
4. Learned to knit more advanced things
5. Learned to spin yarn on a drop spindle
6. Wanted to go back to school to see much missed friends and weather
7. Learned even more about myself - I love it when that happens (I think)

Woohoo.

On to knitting, spinning, and such:

I have learned to spin! I have two spindles. The one I love is made by Rosemary from www.rosemaryknits.blogspot.com. Check her out! Oh, and here is the spindle with some turquoise wool 1-ply yarn:


Did you notice? I got a new camera recently! YAY! Now I shall definitely blog more.

Ravelry still rocks. Please go look at it and JOIN! It's fantastic.

Must go spin.

Dracula's Daughter

I saw Colin Meloy this weekend! My roommate, boyfriend, and I went to Boulder to see him perform in the Fox Theater. Oh my god was he amazing! For those of you who don't know, Mr. Meloy is the lead singer for the band, The Decemberists. Colin had a fantastic opener: Laura Gibson is touring with him, and I absolutely love her folk sound. This weekend was wonderful.

Since the last post, I have made a boob hat for my roommate (it's way better than mine). I'll post some pictures soon. Then I will be crocheting a new one for me and one for my boyfriend.

I've started the Rib Lace Bolero. I have knitted a huge hair bow. I started another hair bow for my roommate.

Only two more weeks of school. Yay finals! (NOT) Well, I will be knitting and crocheting to keep stress levels down. Talk with you all later!