The List

A little recap of what’s currently happening in my world…

Knitting

I’m almost done with the back of the Cambridge Jacket for Matt. It’s slow going since I’ve been spending more time embroidering lately. This green looks much better in person.

Stitching

I got a special order in my Etsy shop for two Cherry Blossom Pillows so I’ve been spending my days making hundreds of French knots. I have two other pillow in the works, one featuring a deer head & the other a gnome plus another one in my head for the May HandmadeMN Challenge (you can vote on the April challenge through the 15th) but they are all on hold until the special orders are done.

Watching

I’ve been a big fan of Project Runway since it started, watching what the designers come up with week to week is so interesting, especially if you do any sewing yourself. The show was recently moved to Lifetime & the the new season hasn’t start. After losing PR, Bravo has come back with The Fashion Show which has a very similar concept. I know a lot of people have been critical of it because its not PR but so far I’m enjoying it just as much. Though I do miss Tim Gunn.

Reading

Matt really enjoyed this book about trying to live on what you raise & grow or can at least source locally. I’m just starting it myself. We are trying harder to be more aware of where our food comes from & what is in season. This is our second year with getting a vegetable share from a CSA & we have started our own veggie garden as well. Now we will start sourcing meat.

Looking For

I have been a terrible nail biter my whole life. Right now my nails look pretty decent & I’d like to polish them to strengthen them a little. I’m having a hard time finding a polish that doesn’t peel off in the first shower after putting it on. Do you have a polish that you love?

Loving

The Orla Kiely tablecloth I picked up at Target last week. It’s just so happy & I got the last one they had.


How spring just bursts through after a long Minnesota winter turning everything a brilliant green. My perennial garden is alive with the color from Bleeding Hearts, Primrose & Columbine. The cold weather vegetables like spinach, peas & lettuce are bright green & already tempting us with dreams of fresh salads