California has a total disregard for the seasons. Oh sure, this time of year it gets a little chilly, we'll even get some pretty fall color and sometimes a little rain and snow, but none of this will stop the roses. This morning I picked a basket of them before what we're praying is going to be a week of stormy weather. I then had fun arranging them and placing them around the house, right next to the Christmas decorations! Most of my roses are from David Austin. We'll be looking to replace a few this up-coming bare-root season. Are there any David Austins you could not live without? Please let me know.
Below I have some pictures of my "knitting lounge", which is my son's former bedroom and right next to my sewing room. There's a TV and sofa and that's where my works-in-progress hang out. In that room, my little Christmas tree reigns with it's handmade ornaments. I've written patterns for most and you can find them all here. Next week I'll post some pictures of the entire house, it looks pretty with it's Christmas finery.
Below I have some pictures of my "knitting lounge", which is my son's former bedroom and right next to my sewing room. There's a TV and sofa and that's where my works-in-progress hang out. In that room, my little Christmas tree reigns with it's handmade ornaments. I've written patterns for most and you can find them all here. Next week I'll post some pictures of the entire house, it looks pretty with it's Christmas finery.
I'm totally under control as far as my Christmas knitting, with most of it mostly done. In fact, it's so under control I feel giddy with having extra knitting time and have casted on for a baby sweater design I hope to publish in January. It will be in the popular DK weight and I plan to have two sizes, one year and two year. If it's half as cute in person as it is in my mind, I'll be happy. I'm also planning my January projects which will have plenty of Mohair Haze and lots of Swarovski sparkle and shine! My friends who have been knitting with the Swarovski say it is beyond fantastic so I cannot wait to join in on the fun. Hope all is well with you and that you're getting time to enjoy the holidays. xo, Kristen
