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Rust and Cream Scarf

This is a rust and cream bamboo and cotton scarf woven in a "plaited twill" pattern.  This is a commission for my friend Cathy.

Book Review: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James

A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James is a Cinderella story complete with "rats," a fairy godmother, and of course the evil step mother.  Orphaned Kate must pretend to be her sister, Victoria, and go to the Prince's castle in order to get his blessing on their marriage.  While there, of course she falls in love with the Prince and he with her, but there's the complication of his betrothal that will be announced the night of the ball.

This is another lively book with a strong heroine by James. 

I loved it.

Remembering You by Eugenie Rocherolle

Elizabeth said this song made her feel sad when she listened to it last night.  I just love it, and hope that I evoked emotion in my playing.  Sorry about the lighting.  Will work on that for the next piano videos--which hopefully won't be 4 months from now!

Stress Management

Anyone out there have some good stress management tips?  I'm dealing with my 3rd migraine in a week, so apparently I'm not dealing with my stress very well, and would like to do so in a way that does not involve alcohol or migraines!  Any advice is appreciated.

Book Review: The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant

The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant tells the story of the town Dogtown as it is "dying"...people moving on and out.  I almost didn't pick the book up because the description sounded so depressing, but I'm glad I did because it's a beautifully written book that details the death of a town with both humor and love. 

I thought Diamant wrote a compelling story about how people move to and then leave Dogtown, what it means to the remaining residents, and of course, the dogs for whom the town is named.

Recommended.

4 Cotolin Towels

4 towels made using cotolin.  I tried to use up the yarn I had but still have quite a bit left, so there'll be another set soon.  LOVE these towels in all their bright plaid-y-ness.

Strange Dreams

For the second time in as many weeks I've dreamed about these weird looking red spiders who are in my house.  They are climbing around, big as your head and quite plasticky looking.  I told these red spiders in my previous dream that they needed to leave but they didn't.  Last night when I told them they needed to leave, they told me they didn't want to go outside because it was hot and then when winter came they would die.  I told them that if they didn't leave my house I would "squish them flat."  They marched right out the front door pretty as you please.

Book Review: Death on a Silver Tray by Rosemary Stevens

Death on a Silver Tray by Rosemary Stevens is a really fun mystery.  The main character is Beau Brummel, the "real life" fashion guru of Regency England.  He is joined by a cat named Chakkri, who I just adored.

The mystery plot revolves around the poisoning of a cranky old woman, Lady Wrayburn.  Miss Ashton is accused of the murder, but Beau knows she didn't do it and is out to prove her innocence.  He's not the best of detectives and stumbles along into the clues and answers to the mystery, but does so in a very delightful way.

I want to read the rest of the Beau Brummel series and all the other books that Rosemary Stevens wrote, so I highly recommend it.  Hope you enjoy!

Electric Green Scarf Revisited

Cotton and bamboo scarf just like the one I made last year.  This is a commission for a friend.