I Had To Do It

Its mine. I can't wait until its in my hot little hands. I am so tired of having everything I need for a knitting project except the right size needles. I have spent so much money on needles and I still never have the right size for that next project. Hopefully this little beauty of a system will solve that problem for good! Merry Christmas to me...again.

Addi Click Needle System

Been Doin' a Little Crafting...

Just haven't blogged about it.

I attended a gorgeous baby shower for an old friend of mine a little over a week ago. It was above Cartier on Michigan Avenue and, my goodness, was it lovely. There is a Women's Club there...who knew...only the elite Chicago society folk, I guess. Anyway, I was honored to attend and I had a ball making the gift. Can you believe I didn't take any pictures of the toile burpies and the diaper pouch that turned out fantastically? I also had to throw in a crocheted hat and a pair of booties. She loved them and I loved making them. Wish I had more new babies to craft for!

I made a couple of pillows for the girls' bed. Their birthday was Saturday. I had to make them at least a little something.

Ella is in love with her little hoot owl.


I even managed to whip this little beauty up for myself. It was quick and easy and it will get lots of wear for sure. I am becoming a hat wearin' kind if gal. Eliminates the need to do my hair...sweet! Free pattern from ravelry.



Christmas came early for this crafty-mama. I will fill you in later. All I have to say is thank goodness for knowledgeable friends!

Look What I Got Away with this Morning

Outfit number 2!

I know, I'm pushing it trying to complete an outfit with the girls awake and Baby Vaughan being here. Vaughan is napping and the girls have been very cooperative.


Since the girls are starting preschool...yes, its true...I thought I should complete this project. I mean, they have to be the most uniquely dressed girls at school, right? And you may be wondering if Gracie matches the bathroom curtain and the answer is YES. Might be a little strange if you happen to see her in the bathroom but since the odds of that are very slim, I decided it was OK.

Today's Naptime Project...

A knitting needle roll.


Since the knitting began a few weeks ago, I have somehow managed to accumulate quite a collection of needles. Me, buying like a mad woman?...Never. Anyway, they are threatening to wander off all the time so I decided it was time to tame the needle beast.
It turned out pretty well for a quick 2 hour project. Mama is a happy, organized knitter now.

A Little Corduroy?

Girly Skirts

Perfect End to a Perfect Day

Today is a dear friend's 40th birthday. To celebrate, yesterday we met for lunch, wandered in and out of some fabulous shops and ended the afternoon with a massage and facial at her favorite spa. Needless to say, I came home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I thought I would have a hard time pulling it together to get dinner made and the kids to bed but it was quite the opposite. I made matzo ball soup and salad for dinner and then felt inclined to whip up some peanut butter cookies with the kids. My patience was endless and my demeanor was calm and loving. I typically find baking with toddlers trying at best.

I have never had a facial before and just a couple of massages. I have to admit that I was feeling a bit guilty for indulging in such pampering but when I got home, my sweet husband told me that that is why he goes to work everyday. So I can go to the spa??? I don't think so but, my goodness, does he know how to make a girl feel good!

At the end of the blissful day, I sat with a glass of wine and a knitting project. Perfect. Boy do I feel the blessings!