Simon and i are back in Philly. We returned after a long drive last night and unlike him I am still off for a few more days. This means I am doing what I love the most, eating brunch with one of my best friends and knitting as well as test dying. That was also something very exciting, when we returned my yarn I had ordered was waiting for me on our door mat.
Visiting home was nice, my Aunt Colleen came over for thanksgiving from long island with her husband Eric. It was good to see them. My mom, Aunt and step grandmother took me wedding dress shopping while I was home. I wasn't expecting to find anything but just to have fun trying on tons of pretty dresses all way over my price limit. But it happened I found the dress, It's beautiful and not overly expensive. (It was even on sale which we didn't know till we went up to order it.)
I know Simon snoops so I can't post a pic nor can I really describe it. It is nothing like what I thought I would wear, but it is beautiful.
Well that is all for today, I must go and turn on the dye pot to start some experimenting.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Black Friday
It's the day after Thanksgiving and the large day for retail shops. Me I'm going to go wine tasting with my aunt and uncle then out to a Christmas party of sorts with the family friends.
But I must say that I have a slight respect for all the crazy shoppers who get up before sunrise to wait at doors of retailers all over the country for them to open at ridiculous hours like 12am, or 3 am. At 3am i like to be sleeping and at 12 am I like to watch the history channel and knit. (A bit lame, but while visiting my parents I tend to watch a lot of the history channel mostly because Simon and I do not get that channel.
I will admit that I am having a sale in my etsy shop. All accessories and hand bags are 20% off, as well has having a shop sale I am also offering free shipping on all items shipping in the US. Also if you are a facebook fan or follow me on twitter I will be posting a promo code that can get you a free gift with purchase.
But I must say that I have a slight respect for all the crazy shoppers who get up before sunrise to wait at doors of retailers all over the country for them to open at ridiculous hours like 12am, or 3 am. At 3am i like to be sleeping and at 12 am I like to watch the history channel and knit. (A bit lame, but while visiting my parents I tend to watch a lot of the history channel mostly because Simon and I do not get that channel.
I will admit that I am having a sale in my etsy shop. All accessories and hand bags are 20% off, as well has having a shop sale I am also offering free shipping on all items shipping in the US. Also if you are a facebook fan or follow me on twitter I will be posting a promo code that can get you a free gift with purchase.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I'm up in New York celebrating the holiday with my family, and while it's quiet at the house I thought it best to write a quick post before the revelry and feasting begin.
Just a little bit of holiday promoting, but I have started my Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale a day early so if you have a lull in the festivities take a trip over to my etsy shop and see what's up.
This is the unoffical start to my weekend sale, this sale starts today and goes through to Monday night. All wearables and totes are 20% off and their prices have been adjusted in my shop for the sale. Also all orders placed between now and monday will be shipped in the US for free.
I'm sure I will have a post either later tonight or tomorrow morning, but untill then I hope every one has a great day!
Just a little bit of holiday promoting, but I have started my Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale a day early so if you have a lull in the festivities take a trip over to my etsy shop and see what's up.
This is the unoffical start to my weekend sale, this sale starts today and goes through to Monday night. All wearables and totes are 20% off and their prices have been adjusted in my shop for the sale. Also all orders placed between now and monday will be shipped in the US for free.
I'm sure I will have a post either later tonight or tomorrow morning, but untill then I hope every one has a great day!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Yarn Porn

This is another one of my hand dyed yarns. It's a great lemony yellow.
It will be up in my shop either later tonight or tomorrow morning.
I ordered more base yarn on Thursday so once I get home from Penn Yan on Sunday I will have lots of yarn to dye.
Also I'm going to just give a hint and a heads up starting on Friday the 27th and running through till Monday the 30th all items in my shop will be shipped for free. Check back a few days before Black Friday for more special deals and sales at bluebettyShop.etsy.com.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Vintage Finds: More Thanksgiving
With thanksgiving being in just a week I have put together the last of the celebratory Thanksgiving Vintage Finds. Enjoy.
Vintage Recipe Box 
By RubyBeets
VINTAGE TURKEY THANSGIVING PLATTER 
By PatinaVintage
VINTAGE HONEYCOMB ACCORDIAN TURKEY THANKSGIVING DECORATION
Vintage Recipe Box
By RubyBeets
VINTAGE TURKEY THANSGIVING PLATTER
By PatinaVintage
VINTAGE HONEYCOMB ACCORDIAN TURKEY THANKSGIVING DECORATION
Labels:
Blue Betty,
Thanksgiving,
turkey,
Vintage,
vintage finds
Hand Spun

This is 100% Aussie Wool spun by me on my drop spindle. It is buttery soft and I dyed the roving to spin with. This hank is a two ply hand spun art yarn but if you would like more info or to see more pics check the listing in my shop BlueBettyShop
I really enjoy spinning almost as much as knitting.
Oh and I dyed another hank of yarn yesterday it came out this lovely lemony yellow. I can't wait till it dries!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sock it to Me!

This yarn is 100% superwash merino and it has a ton of yardage on the hank. Check out my etsy to see all the details.
I plan on dyeing another hank today
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