This week I'm still working on my second Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief. I really love this pattern. I like it a little larger so work an extra repeat. That seems to do the trick. The pattern is a quick knit and easy to remember. The wool is a soft merino bamboo blend. Hopefully I have this finished in time to wear out with the girls later this week. We are off to hear Kim John Payne, the author of Simplicity Parenting, speak. So I have been reviewing that book. But I have also been savoring the beauty of Taproot. The new quarterly magazine edited by Amanda Soule of SouleMama. What a pleasant surprise that was to find in my mailbox yesterday. Filled with inspiring articles and beautiful artwork it is a unique magazine that I'm so glad found it's way into our home. There is a real sense of connection and community in its pages. I'd suggest you go check it out.
While life gets crazy with evening meetings, play rehearsals, the end of the ski season, baby sitting jobs and a husband with a crazy work schedule our menu plan is something that actually keeps the day grounded rather than adding to the stress. I will admit coming up with meals I can make in the time available can be a bit of a challenge, but that is still easier than trying to come up with dinner when tummies start growling and I really haven't got a clue. So with one daughter out of the house most of the week and a mom who is out three evenings the menu isn't quite our normal fair, but this mama know everyone will be well fed.
Just off the needles is my Age of Steam and Brass Kerchief Ginny's versions were so inspiring, I though this would be the perfect going away present for dear friend who is moving at the end of the month. It was knit with a super soft wool bamboo blend that I am just loving. The color in the photo is horrible. Oh so need someone to give me some photography lessons. It really is beautiful shades of purples and greys.
On the reading front I am working my way through Organized Simplicity and really enjoying it. Thanks for all the web recommendations for this book. I love the author's point that simplicity will look different for everyone. And that simplicity isn't about a plain style or giving up what you love or never indulging, but rather more about living with focuses purpose and making choices that support that purpose.
Don't forget to hop on over to the Yarn Along and see what others are knitting and reading.
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In gratitude this week for:
