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Hooked

When I was pregnant, a friend sent me back a few of the crocheted things I had made for her baby. At the time, I was puzzled. I had intended for her to keep them for keepsakes. Now, nearly three years, 2 houses and zero sleep later, I understand. Thank you. Thank you for knowing I would never have the time or energy to make things for my own baby once she arrived.

This sweater has been in my stash for years. I made it in Portland, in my tiny brothel apartment with yarn from my Grandma Eileen's stash and buttons from the best Goodwill in the west. At the height of my crocheting habit, I made lots of baby and toddler things with no specific recipient in mind. I simply waited til another friend had another baby, which was happening with greater frequency. This hoodie sweater lingered.

This morning, Viv looks pretty darn cute in it. Who knew?

 

 

 

 

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Via Table for Two

There is nothing like an impending party for motivation! More work on the house kept us up late all week, mostly outside. The beautiful spring weather and long nights have me in the mood to plant flower pot after flower pot. It's a good thing I enjoy planting them, as usually I've killed them by mid-season and have to do them all over again!

The Via Downer table in the sunroom is a spectacular match to the newly-restored tile floor. Paul says he isn't surprised, that I have a way of unconsciously color coordinating everything in our life. I am not as confident at my ability to pull this whole house together in time for the big family party, but right now it feels so good to have my little family around this special table.

 

 

 

 

 

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