Blooming Most Recklessly
Fast-Topic-Changing-Friday, First Spring Edition. This is the post where I make a big deal about springtime and spring colors, as if winter in Austin was something difficult to endure. As a former Alaskan, I assure you – I survived the winter unscathed. Regardless, springtime and I are total BFFs.
And here we go…
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A big kiss for WillieMcGee. To everyone who thought I couldn’t do it, I SUCCESSFULLY FOSTERED A DOG WITHOUT ADOPTING HIM! Yay, me!
He went to his forever home last week with Chris (my ex). I’ll still get to dogsit him when Chris travels. Next…! |
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New design – Socks for Mary Janes. I designed these girls’ socks to be a free pattern for The Knitting Nest’s April newsletter, but I’ll be releasing it to the public on March 31.
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Fair Isle Easter Eggs! Not my pattern, but something I knit up for a class.
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I’ll start bitching and whining about the heat in the next few months, but I am terrifically in love with Austin right now.
Every day is a perfect, windows-open, short-sleeve, bare-legs day. And the city is transforming leafy green lusciousness. Love. Next…! |
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Current work-in-progress, Leaf Tie Cardi in a fluffy pink angora blend. I don’t think I’ve ever used the exact yarn, exact color twice before this, but this yarn is that awesome.
With Socrates. Next…! |
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Tippy is both photogenic, and really expressive with his face. It looks like he’s saying something here…I just can’t think of a good caption. Can you? |
Sticking with the springtime/new beginnings theme – another video to share with you. Trust me, it’s eight minutes you’ll be glad you spent. Have a great weekend!
I’m not sure what Tippy is saying but considering his debonair look combined with the Persian rug, he’s probably British and quite possibly introducing a new episode of “Hound of the Baskerville” for Masterpiece Theatre. “In this episode, we find Holmes and Watson…”
Comment by Molls — March 27, 2009 @ 11:24 am
I think Tippy actually looks kinda worried – like, “And then the big dog growled at me and I got ascared.”
I don’t know what just happened with the font size inside the table (next to the photos). It was fine when I posted it, now it’s wonky and huge. Any ideas would be much appreciated. I haven’t changed anything on the style sheets.
Comment by s t a c i — March 27, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
Tippy has got that look like he is slighty taken aback. He has is paw half raised like he’s thinking he is going to do something about whatever it is that he thinks you shouldn’t be doing.
Comment by inadobo — March 27, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
I think Tippy thinks he’s the best looking boy in your house!
Your knitting looks fabulous – as always!
That wedding video is unreal! That’s one very loved lady!
I could sure use some of that Austin weather right about now – I’m tired of being cold!
Bye Willie McGee – see you soon though!
Comment by Denise — March 27, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
Tippy was all…”Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?”
Comment by jana — March 27, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
Tippy is actually singing… “I know a girl named Amy…”
Thank you for sharing
Comment by Jennifer — March 28, 2009 @ 1:12 am
Tippy definately is british!!! I have no idea what he is saying, if it were Ike I would have some good idea, Tippy I am at a loss. The eggs are adorable!!
Comment by Phyllis — March 28, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
Amy and Brad need a Basenji
Can’t be depressed or sad with a Basenji
She’ll start as just a foster
Her clueless owner lost her
They will almost try to find her a home….
Comment by Warren Peese — March 30, 2009 @ 9:19 am
Tippy: “Here’s lookin’ at you kid.”
Comment by Strider's Mistress — March 30, 2009 @ 6:56 pm
How about”Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn!” He does look like Rhett
Comment by Kay — March 31, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
You’re lucky to have short sleeve weather. It snowed in Seattle a couple of days ago and is still pretty nippy.
Cute puppies, but we need more Ike.
Comment by chris @ tacosalad — March 31, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Hey. I found you though Twitter and realize that I found your blog a long time go.
Comment by DrZibbs — April 1, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
Said with a british accent, strange because he is actual African….
Pfffft, It was not I who touched your undies.
p.s. thanks for the 8 minutes, it was great.
Comment by Kim — April 3, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
ok, now that I posted that comment it seems a lttle strange. I’ll explain, my basenji ALWAYS had the “It wasn’t me stealing your undies look” even though it was. LOL
Comment by Kim — April 3, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
Looks to me like, “Get outta town!”
Love the eggs. And the socks. And Tippy.
Oh yeah, and spring! We’re on the cusp of bustin’ out all over here in upstate NY!
Comment by Chey — April 8, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Hi Staci~ ~ ~
It’s quite an intelligent look, isn’t it?
Looks to me like he is saying “Vote for me! I’m getting all the experience I need running a human household. and they think they are the ones running the show?! Haa.
Love the little eggs.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Comment by ~Ahrisha~ — April 9, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Tippy definately is british!!! I have no idea what he is saying, if it were Ike I would have some good idea, Tippy I am at a loss. The eggs are adorable!!
Comment by PB — May 28, 2009 @ 11:12 am