new sock, new yarn, new opportunities to try something different. i feel like i'm getting closer to a better fitting product as i continue to rework my pattern, but it is an ongoing exercise in patience. lately, i've been researching short heel techniques that jenny passed along to me in hopes of achieving a seamless toe - but maybe i'll apply it to a heel as well. i'd love to find a way to avoid those tricky gusset holes, which drive me nuts. as always, more testing to be done...

coffee and hazelnut macaroons to satisfy my sweet-tooth. what was i thinking only buying two? on a completely different topic, i've been killing many hours (too many to admit) perusing these sites:

::  an afternoon with

::  where they create

::  the makers

while the selby is huge (did you see the one on tartine? a delish bakery in san francisco if you're ever in the area...), there are so many other sites that also showcase some very interesting artists in their working and/or living environments. it's so rare that we get to take a sneak peek into someone's personal space and learn about their life (albeit through pictures) and creative process. it's such a treat!

i don't really mind the crazy rain and hail we've been getting all week since it provides the perfect opportunity to stay inside and knit. but, there's always a small part of me that yearns for a little sunshine. i spent the vast majority of last weekend relaxing on my parents' porch in sonoma...

::  knitting outside with my shoes off

::  enjoying several new orleans iced coffees

::  and devouring the chicken chalupas at my favorite eatery

but all of you folks in new york are getting a serious bout of warm weather, right?

after much deliberation, i finally decided to purchase two persian jajim flatweave rugs that i've been eyeing for some time. while both rugs are in pretty great condition, i love the slightly dulled colors which now make the bedroom and living room seem cozy and lived-in. i'm a sucker for cozy.

quilts by fred shand at anthropologie 

via annelouiselikes

should i start writing santa now?

happy valentine's day!

at home enjoying a lychee iced tea and chinese almond jello...
with my zebra friends.

day (at remedy)...

and night (with sliver moon).

i've been trying out different toe variations, which basically means an ongoing process of knitting and unraveling stitches. my toes like a bit of room, so i've opted for a less angled (and therefore less snug) finish. left sock wins. but of course, i prefer the blue so i ended up undoing both socks. 

perfect weather, perfect company, and perfect fried chicken sandwiches at bakesale betty. m and i people watched while sitting out at one of the ironing board tables. next time, sloppy joe sandwiches!

there always seems to be something in the world of jewelry that i'm completely in awe of / desperately want. found at pour porter:

+  erin considine niamh bracelet
+  elsinore carabetta squares garland necklace

a little something for eve in the mail.