knitting and reading: 01/13/15

simple knits...

that's where i'm at.

one of my resolutions for 2015 is to make more gifts.

my needles are busy attempting some ideas for dishcloths.

so far, i'm only onto to my second piece 

but am excited to showcase the set 

once they are completed.

i'm still in the middle of re-reading the catcher in the rye

i had to stop because the copy my son lent me was missing a couple of pages,

so i'm waiting for a fresh copy from the library before i continue on holden's quest.

in the meantime, i finished me before you by jojo moyes.

it was a page turner... a love story like no other.

if you haven't read it yet,

i'm warning you now...you'll need a couple of boxes of tissues.

what are you knitting or reading lately?

care to share?

erica

xoxo

joining nicole and ginny

hello monday 01/12/15

hello friends...

i hope monday finds you 

well rested and rejuvenated from the weekend.

we had a lovely, quiet, snugly kind of weekend...

lots of exercise... early during the day 

then immediately back into pjs as soon as we got home.

our teens hosted a little party on friday night

that ian and i are still recuperating from (talk about getting old...)

for two glorious days, 
i did a lot of reading and knitting and baking and more of the same.

but wow... monday, you are here already

so here are some hellos to greet the new week.

hello morning coffee... i love love love waking up to you

hello grocery list ... i must get more honey and cinnamon 

for this honey and cinnamon kick i'm in.

hello 5 minute ab workout (i sure hope this belly buster works...)

hello sewing machine (my sister gave me her spare 

and i am so excited to relearn how to use one)

hello learning and growing and trying new ideas.

hello monday and brand new beautiful week.

erica

xoxo

joining lisa and karen

long shadows

it was another bring your dog to work day.

harlow was so excited.... 

he didn't bother finishing his breakfast.
he jumped onto the back seat of ian's truck... so fast and furious...
his tail waggling his bye byes.

i was on my own,
me, myself and i,  

with a few errands to run.

i didn't get very far

when i noticed my companion.

she was long and leggy,
over 10 feet tall,
sporting a baseball cap,
and an enormous bag slung on her shoulder.

it was sooo cool...
because she walked by my side for the most of the journey
not in front of me, or hehind me... but right along side of me.

i darted in and out of shops.
picking up small groceries, some stamps, and my holds from the library.
when my bags were loaded and heavy... 
i noticed hers were too.

together...
we headed for home.

erica

xoxo

dangling on...

have you packed christmas away for another year?

i am one of those

who holds on to the twinkle of the holiday

for just a little while longer...

and apparently,

i am not alone.

there were evidence of dangler on-ers  

just like me all over our neighbourhood.

taken yesterday, 

these pics are only a few of those i took 

of the remnants of the season.

while the recycling truck have taken away 

all the discarded christmas paper and boxes,
my favourite christmas cds back in their cases
and sitting in the bottom of the pile,

our christmas tree will twinkle on 
for just a little while longer.

well, at least until the crocuses start to bloom...

erica

xoxo

moment: 01/09/15

a moment
a friday ritual, a single photo, no words, capturing a moment from the week
a simple, special, extraordinary moment
i want to pause, savour and 
remember.

erica

xoxo

inspired by soulemama

early bloomers

harlow and i are slowly getting back to our daily walking routine

he was excited to revisit our regular routes...

say hello to his favourite post person...

and sit immediately upon command in exchange for nibbles 

from the generous non-pet owners we meet with pockets full of dog treats.

on the way home from the village yesterday,

we stumbled upon these hellebores in bloom.

i had noticed their shoots popping up before the holidays

but didn't expect them to already be open.

hellebores have become a favourite for victoria gardeners

mostly because they are deer resistant.

(there was family of three in our front yard on the weekend 

but unfortunately, i wasn't fast enough with the camera)

yup...spring is about to start in the west coast,

and i'm really excited to revisit many of the gardens, parks and nature walks 

and share with you some of the beauty of our little island.

also, in 2015...

i have plans for more vegetables in my garden.

i just picked up a copy gayla trail's grow great grub from the library.

with a giant walnut tree in our back yard, 

i haven't had much success with vegetables in the past,

but gayla's container gardening ideas have really inspired me.

wishing you all a beautiful thursday

erica

xoxo

thrifted threads: teal

welcome to another 

'what i wore wednesday'

i'm linking up with lindsey to join in with the fashion fun.

i'm gravitating towards really comfortable and easy outfits this week,

as i tackle the post holiday season chores
 and try to get back into my everyday routine.

victoria's temperature is hitting double digits this next week... 
and the rain has finally stopped (hurray !!)
so i've been getting away with just a couple of layers of light wool.

i'm wearing a thrifted wool turtleneck that i found before the holidays.

i was drawn to it because of the its shade of teal... 

but finding out that it was made of 100% wool 

made its $3 price tag irresistible.

i've been trying to limit any purchasing (even thrift store finds)

as i continue on my decluttering challenge

but with this sweater, i couldn't resist.

the scarf/cowl was salvaged from a silk taffeta skirt i shortened.

the colour of the scarf is a beautiful match for the sweater 

and its silk content makes it so wonderfully warm to wear.

the faded black pants must be at least 20 years old 
and a hand-me-down from my sister.
they are so comfortable and perfect
as i manoeuvre back into a 
no-more holiday chocolate phase of healthy eating.

happy first hump day for 2015 everyone !!!

erica

xoxo