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Photo: Flickr melfeasance

I Heart Yokoo

I love everything in this shop...I desperately want one of her super chunky knit cowls, they are amazing...


Photo: Yokoo

Apple Pancakes

Ok, so I know I've been on a major apple kick lately, apple cookies, apple picking totes and now apple pancakes (it is Fall after all!)

Last night I made apple pancakes, they were delicious...I got the idea from Not Martha. The pancake recipe came from here. They were delicious and a great way to use up the rest of the apples from our CSA. I sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on the top but I think if I made them again I would put more spices in the batter, maybe nutmeg and cloves and drizzle warm honey over the top, mmmm.....

The Knitting Bug...

I have the knitting bug, ever since my friend at work made this adorable neck warmer for herself. I have had the itch to start knitting again.

You remember that knitting class I took last winter...um, yeah, I haven't picked up a knitting needle since. I have been looking online for cute patterns...I love this hat...it seems so warm and cozy!


photo: Treats and Treasures

Bark Magazine

I'm in Bark Magazine this month!! Well, I'm not but my dog soap is! The magazine hits newsstands November 3rd. I'm so excited!

Wish I were here...

photo: Flickr Lisa at TSS

Have a great weekend everyone, I'm off to Buffalo for a wedding...

Apple Pickin'

Ok so I am kind of obsessed with linen fabric, I love it...I want to use it in every sewing project, even when it's not always appropriate. So you can imagine my excitement when I found this free pattern for a linen apple picking tote! I think this bag is cute enough for every day use. I love it!




photo: Molly, purl bee

Quilting...

I'm starting to work on Christmas gifts already. I'm hoping if I start now I won't be rushing at the last minute to finish everything like last year. Most of our gifts will be hand made this year, my most ambitious project will be a quilt for my parents. I'm planning on making the color wheel quilt from Joelle Hoverson's Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts.

Last year my mom and I were in Purl Soho and they had this quilt hanging on the wall behind the register. My mom kept saying how beautiful it was and according to the book, it is supposed to be relatively easy to make. Plus it will help get rid of some of the many fabric scraps I have stashed away! I'll keep you posted on the outcome!



photo: purl bee

My newest Etsy purchase...

photo: the wren

Apple Cookies

The first hint of cold weather and I am already preparing for hibernation mode! This weekend Mike and I stayed in and did a lot of cooking and baking...which included these yummy apple cookies courtesy of bread and honey, one of my favorite cooking blogs...they didn't last long and were perfect with tea!