Shower Progress

The hubby is doing an EXCELLENT job!!!

It's SO pretty and I'm SO proud of him!!!

Go RETROHOUND!!!

Got a little crazy with the scissors today!

4 Little Doilies by Patricia Kristoffersen

I have finished 4 (and started a 5th, he he) of PK's Little Doilies!  So great!!!  You can get one done in an evening or 2.  Fast and BEAUTIFUL!!!  EXQUISITE!!!  DAINTY!!!  So, it's love, love, and more love on my part.  :)

Here's some pictures of them getting blocked and the finished product.  Let's do the 'Ta-Daa' first, shall we?

Had to show the ever-present light saber clearly once.  Homes with all boys have a few standards like this one, along with toy cars, stacking plastic blocks, army men to name a few.  :)

The edging on the heart gave me a few tough moments.  The directions were lengthy, and I was tired...  Besides, on a PK, I usually have one row I have to think a little harder about because of her complexity.  But it is SO worth it!  Because her designs are BEE-U-TEE-FULLLLL!!!

:)

My New Books

I am SO excited to try out some of these projects.  Most of them are small and use up remnants which is GREAT!!!

Baby Sweater

Here is the little girl I take care of:

And here is the sweater I made for her:

It is for a 12 month old.  I used Caron Simply Soft yarn.  The pattern was from Hooked on Crochet (Oct. 2006) and is called, "Bright Stripes".  I modified the edges and hood somewhat.

Check out Anna!

I love what Anna is doing over at Annasimplecrochet

SO beautiful!!!  CHECK IT OUT!!!

Tile Up / Decor Idea!

The last wall has been tiled.

Now for cleaning and grouting and cleaning and sealing and cleaning.  (You get the idea!)


AND I went to Hobby Lobby and found new drawer pulls for our cabinet and a lightswitch plate to match.  SO EXCITED!!!

My towels are burgundy.  I may have to use a little brown as well, to tie in the countertop and flooring.  (Neither of which I like, but changing them will have to wait for a new day and a new set of $$$.)

SO many cute things in black!  I plan to pick things up here and there as I spot the perfect touches.

It is so fulfilling to turn a house into a HOME!!!