In both real estate and knitting.
First the knitting. Since most of the current projects are not ready for any kind of debut, I've been spending a little time with a few of my old patterns and my amazing tech editor, so my past designs can benefit from the lessons I learned on my more recent projects.
Today I posted a new and improved version of Calvados, pictured above. An updated PDF was sent to past buyers, but anyone purchasing this guy in the future will get the fabulously revised version, with less background chatter and some extra-double checked instructions.
If you're wondering, Short Lucky is next on the list, and will follow in a few days.
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We were at our new house yesterday, so the other Old/New bits are related to the real estate. Feel free to sign off if you're only interested in the knitting.
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This might be my favorite thing of all in the kitchen.
It's a TOASTMASTER. (I'd have called it that anyways, but really, it is the toastmaster - you can read it on the side there!) Blackened from years of use, and done up in super attractive 70s brown and orange, this undermounted cabinet toaster handles 4 slices at once. I cannot wait to give it a shot. I should have taken a picture of it shut too, so you could see the cover, but I'm guessing you can imagine it. Shiny, brown, a little orange and tan highlight design, and oh-so very Sanford and Son.
First the knitting. Since most of the current projects are not ready for any kind of debut, I've been spending a little time with a few of my old patterns and my amazing tech editor, so my past designs can benefit from the lessons I learned on my more recent projects.
Today I posted a new and improved version of Calvados, pictured above. An updated PDF was sent to past buyers, but anyone purchasing this guy in the future will get the fabulously revised version, with less background chatter and some extra-double checked instructions.
If you're wondering, Short Lucky is next on the list, and will follow in a few days.
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We were at our new house yesterday, so the other Old/New bits are related to the real estate. Feel free to sign off if you're only interested in the knitting.
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This might be my favorite thing of all in the kitchen.
It's a TOASTMASTER. (I'd have called it that anyways, but really, it is the toastmaster - you can read it on the side there!) Blackened from years of use, and done up in super attractive 70s brown and orange, this undermounted cabinet toaster handles 4 slices at once. I cannot wait to give it a shot. I should have taken a picture of it shut too, so you could see the cover, but I'm guessing you can imagine it. Shiny, brown, a little orange and tan highlight design, and oh-so very Sanford and Son.
Craig says we can't keep it, but I told the contractor not to throw it out, because it's too perfect. Maya agrees; this is not to be tossed. Just look at the brown rainbow dial - all we need is an 8 track player to go next to it, right?
Another keeper is the house eagle. He's looking kind of old and worn now, and maybe some of you think it needs to go. But they make Rustoleum in so many amazing colors, and I'm thinking he's kind of cool. He might move down to the porch as a wall decoration -- I'm not so sure I want him nesting up here on the "forehead" of the house - but either way, he's going to get a makeover and continue to live with us. We don't have a real pet, so this is exciting and the girls are figuring out names.
And one more "old" bit that's going to change. See this little paneled man-room, with two sets of french doors - one leading out to the deck? Well, this is going to be my new office. A big bulletin board, some yarn shelves, a desk and a paint job. The hard part is waiting the few months to get there. But I think a little more knitting will help pass the time... and yes, a drink too. I have been making them, just not getting around to blogging about it!
tonight a friend is coming by and I've promised to whip up gin fizzes.
tonight a friend is coming by and I've promised to whip up gin fizzes.
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