I usually don’t cross post things from my yoga blog, Body Positive Yoga, but I feel like this post will resonate with a lot of y’all. Stop postponing your life until you lose the weight Please stop waiting for some magic moment (that may never happen) to come around. Some magic moment where you are tall, thin, [...]
Chesapeake Bay Ishbel
February 27, 2012 By 3 Comments
When I was at Stitches East 2008 I bought a wonderful skein of Spirit Trail Fiberworks Orihime sock yarn. It’s a blend of 80% merino and 20% cashmere and just too nice for socks. I’ve been saving it ever since for the right project. It’s a gorgeous variegated yarn in colors from light aqua to [...]
Butter & Honey Cowl
February 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
More finished knitting to show off – this time it’s the Honey Cowl pattern by Madelinetosh. Everyone and their mom has been knitting this, and I really loved the texture so I figured I’d join in! My friend Genevieve and I met up for a visit in Charlottesville near Christmas and she bought me two skeins [...]
Whisky Cowl
February 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
Shocker – I’m posting new knitting! It’s been a good long while since I’ve written about anything remotely crafty here. I took some time off from crafting when I quit my corporate job, I think for a couple reasons. One, I was feeling more fulfilled at work and didn’t need quite so many creative pursuits [...]
Death Valley & Red Rock Canyon
December 30, 2011 By 4 Comments
Jimmy and I had a wonderful vacation a few weeks ago. We went to southern California, Disneyland, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon. It was a total blast! The desert is gorgeous, but I definitely learned that I’m a girl who has to have trees around to feel at home! Check out all our [...]
