To my readers who enjoy knitting, check out the article on NPR's website and the link to Reknit. This mother and son duo make a great team. The mother repurposes old knitted pieces and the son keeps his mother's company in the technology/web 2.0 loop with a great website and Facebook exposure. What a great way to recylce and reuse!!
I've been on a sewing kick recently but this story has given me new inspiration to knit something.
Happy knitting!
25 February 2010
21 February 2010
Sick of Being Sick, and Winter
It's that time of year... when sickness is bound to fall upon you in some way or another! Tom and I both have head colds right now. We've had our heads buried in tissues since Thursday and have a severe case of light sensitivity. The first day we got sick we were at work and waited until the sun set before driving home to avoid teary eyes while driving. I think... I hope... our head colds will dissipate sooner than later as we both have busy weeks ahead of us.
Tom is finally back to work for the first time since 2009!! Last week was his first week back and he was warmly welcomed. He had been working from home for about 2 weeks before returning, which helped him transition back into the work pace. He was also going stir crazy while working from home, waiting like a dog at the door to go somewhere when I returned home from work. I think Tom, his employer, and I are all happy he's back into the swing of things!
2010 has been flying by with very little time to take deep breaths and look around. We recently had two major snowstorms that gave us a chance to relax at home and enjoy the moment for a change. The past several winters have been very mild, so two snowstorms yielding 2+ feet a piece really caught us off guard! The first major storm happened on a Saturday and although it stopped life for one day, things were pretty much back to normal by Monday. The second major storm, however, happened on a Wednesday and shut down both the city government and the private sector for a day and a half. It was the best snow day ever for both kids and adults!!! I baked in preparation for a dinner party later in the week, watched movies, and filmed and photographed the snow falling outside. This winter has definitely been one to remember!
Tom is finally back to work for the first time since 2009!! Last week was his first week back and he was warmly welcomed. He had been working from home for about 2 weeks before returning, which helped him transition back into the work pace. He was also going stir crazy while working from home, waiting like a dog at the door to go somewhere when I returned home from work. I think Tom, his employer, and I are all happy he's back into the swing of things!
2010 has been flying by with very little time to take deep breaths and look around. We recently had two major snowstorms that gave us a chance to relax at home and enjoy the moment for a change. The past several winters have been very mild, so two snowstorms yielding 2+ feet a piece really caught us off guard! The first major storm happened on a Saturday and although it stopped life for one day, things were pretty much back to normal by Monday. The second major storm, however, happened on a Wednesday and shut down both the city government and the private sector for a day and a half. It was the best snow day ever for both kids and adults!!! I baked in preparation for a dinner party later in the week, watched movies, and filmed and photographed the snow falling outside. This winter has definitely been one to remember!
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15 February 2010
Celebrating Love One Felt Heart at a Time
I love making crafts in celebration of Valentine's Day. Last year I made pop-up cards and this year I experimented with felt material. I got the idea for this project while watching "Julie and Julia." There is a scene in the movie where Julia (Meryl Streep) hosts a party on Valentine's Day and she and her guests all wear red hearts. My version of the hearts involves felt and file paper for the interfacing. The hearts were worn by my family members with love.
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