Blue Betty

Getting a jump on your holiday knitting can be satisfying and practical.  Part of the fun is looking for new and interesting patterns that w...

I have decided to knit/sew/embroider/make most of my Christmas gifts this year.  I am usually the knitter who says "I only gift knit on...

These frames are easy and quick to make.  They are perfect for a last minuet gift and take only a few materials and only a few minuets t...

You can see our Lobster hanging out in the background  Our Apartment is small, I mean really small, so we never have a Christmas tree...

For the last few weeks I have been scouring my favorite blogs for great holiday tutorials that would make great last minuet gifts or a lov...

  Everyone loves a handmade gift, and who wouldn't like an excuse to buy a half a yard of that wool cashmere blend in cream...

What a lovely Christmas tree.   Now that the rain has stopped and the weather has become seasonably cold again it is time to get into t...

Sun set on Thanksgiving Day  I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Mine was spent in the Finger Lakes with my parents eating a lot of tu...

I actually am not in a rush, but it is getting closer to Christmas, 5 days to be exact, and I am pretty busy. It is nice however to be on t...

The giveaway with Pink Dandy Chatter has come to an end and I thank everyone who participated and I congratulate the two winners who will s...

Again with my to do lists. After working early yesterday and deciding on having a lazy morning today I really need to kick my butt into hig...

It's barely into November, Thanksgiving is still a few weeks out, and its not even close to Christmas yet, but it is "that" ti...

Hope everyone is have a wonderful Holiday! I will be posting a Vintage Finds later in the week as I am in Upstate NY visiting my family. Mer...

I remember a time when to show ones holiday spirit all you needed to do was don a beautifully garish sweater. SALE Hand Knit CHRISTM...

I have been busy this week. I can't complain, but it is unusual for me to be this busy. I'm working extra hours at the shop, becau...

I'm not usually one who loves sparkles, but come holiday time my opinion of a little glitz changes. I love the way something lovely and...