Tuesday, September 23, 2014

in a nutshell

helloo and oh dear. i hope all is well with you!  i've been very neglectful of this space. i'm dreaming of a week at home, no work, or travel...just quietly staying home and catching up on the big and little things. that is unlikely to happen before october (today is already the first day of fall!) a bit of life here lately then, in a nutshell (all photos taken with iphone)...


knitting for babies! i found this pattern for a soaker in a vintage book. i love making them!


'go to work with your husband day' every chance i get! the weather is perfect this time of year! we are at channel islands national park.


my best friend and i went to the california central coast yarn crawl. it was a two day event so we stayed in a hotel saturday night. her sweet husband packed us a picnic dinner. 


 in the hotel we ate delicious tapas, drank delicious wine and knit socks! (and took photos of them on the way home) ;)


the next day i flew to nyc with a friend


we met my girl at grand central station


jumped on a train to connecticut...


rented a car in new haven and drove north to...


portland maine! met friends carrie bostick hoge, maryjane mucklestone, gudrun johnston. carrie, gudrun and i also had our girls, immie and maya and hannah (taking the photo, darn!)


there was a photo shoot on the maine coast


 foxy was left in good hands, and we headed back south to nyc...


 where in a small square in tribeca a few things happened... saw my darling son and son in law at their work, and across the street, my girl and i had an appointment in a shop...


for her wedding dress. (this is not it if you are reading matt.)  :)   there was just enough time to see 'the dress' (tears. oh my.) before i had to catch a cab back to jfk.


back at home, souvenirs from maine. carrie's book is gold. taproot is too. found seaglass on a maine beach. the daisy a gift from my future son in law. :)


 then the phone call came. i won the grand prize from the central coast yarn crawl. EEP!!


oh. my. gosh. this basket, filled to the brim. THANK YOU central coast yarn crawl and all sponsors: lantern moon, addi, rowan, plymouth, berroco, classic elite, never not knitting, knitbot, misti alpaca, zealana, frog tree, jojoland, swans island, anzula, manos del uruguay, mountain colors, lothlorian made in new zealand gloves and leisure arts ~ encyclopedia of needlework. 




not taken with a cell phone...



engagement photos in the city. hannah rose + matt, love, mom

xxx lori

69 comments:

  1. Dear Lori - such wonderful meetings you have - thank you for sharing with us, it makes me feel happy - I saty at hoem with kids all the time, and so I can travel with you. And congatioaltions on this beautiful HUGE win! Katerina

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    1. thank you so much katerina, i remember those sweet days when i stayed home with my little ones too. the time, it does fly. :) xxx

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  2. You, dear Lori (rushing to and fro these days, I know) are one of the reasons I continue to blog. Inspiration, joy, beauty and connection. That's what you are all about.

    Stephanie

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    1. thank you dear stephanie, you are so lovely. i know finding balance is a challenge to all of us these days, i think (i hope) if we continue with love as a guide we should be okay (we should be great!!). xxx

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  3. Oh, my! I'm speechless....what a couple weeks you have had!!! Maine---one of my favorite places in the whole world! and such awe-inspiring company.....that basket! That will keep you very very very happy for months to come; but the sweetness of the upcoming wedding.....bliss.
    wishing you and your family all the happiness in the world.

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    1. thank you so much steph! so much happened/is happening and it is all SO wonderful! thank you for the wishes! xxx

      p.s. cannot comment on your blog, will pm you in ravelry :)

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  4. Oh gosh Lori, beautiful days you have had. And wedding dress shopping...how exciting! Congratulations on the win, so much goodness in that basket. Enjoy!

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  5. ohhhh you are always soooooo busy……. I like that!!!!! It's such a pleasure to look at all you've done in the meantime!!!
    that basket……. ;oD
    xxxxxx ale

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    1. :) you are so sweet ale. i hope your yarn has arrived in maputo!! xxx

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  6. So loved this post, so full of joy, beautiful people, including my favorite knitting pattern designer EVER and her precious girl, wedding bliss, knitting heaven, NYC, Maine...I am saving this post to read again later today.

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    1. thank you lisa! i'm reliving all these moments again and again too :) immie is SO precious, i loved watching my girl and carries play together, the giggles and laughter. bliss.

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  7. Ouff you've been wonderfully busy dear Lori. These wonderful things couldn't happen to a better person! How I wish we could hang out for a "real live" catch up!

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    1. dear one, there is talk of a seattle rendezvous...maybe MAYBE we could all make it there this fall!?

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    2. OMG that is soooo tempting! You have no idea how much I would love to join you. I don't think this fall would be possible though... there is so much going on at work right now, and I don't have any vacation time left (and no "fun" money left either). But I am determined to plan a trip to visit you dearest Lori. Hopefully in the not too distant future.
      xoxo

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    3. There's also talk of a mini-reunion at Madrona in February. Perhaps that would work?

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    4. thank you pat! that is a good idea too! and there is san diego too i think? we will figure something out, that works for us all nicole xxx

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  8. What a lovely time you've been having Lori! What an amazing prize to win!!! what are you going to make with all that?
    Beautiful engagement pics, when is the big day?

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    1. hi emma! no date yet, dress yes, but still waiting for the planning to begin. we have a baby soon to arrive and a big move coming up (one of the kids), so after those things... well, chuck looked at the yarn and chose a hank for a new hat!

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  9. Aww, Lori... so many happy events being shown here (make me happy too)! Big hugs to you :) xoxo

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  10. You have been busy, busy, busy... But it is such a good kind of busy, who could complain. :-) Looks like you had some wonderful trips and got to spend time with fabulous people. What more could one ask for? Congratulations on the win!!

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    1. thank you anke! no no complaints here, though i would dearly love to stay home (instead of going to work). but soon, soon... :)

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  11. Your daughter is as beautiful as you are! Love your blog.

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  12. Wow what a trip, Lori! Beautiful photos, thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on winning the yarn crawl!

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    1. thank you so much, i very much appreciate your kind words!

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  13. Your life seems a bit like mine at the moment Lori, rushing from one thing to the other, not really having time to "get things done", well I do not mind the trip I am getting on to tomorrow, I am going to PARIS! A little work and a little vacation, can´t wait! I haven´t really find any yarn stores though, even though I have searched the Internet! We´ll see, maybe I will find something spontaneously:) Your girl and her fiancée, they look so sweet! It must be such an adventure, to see your children getting married. Are they diaper pants? The win, my gosh, you are a lucky girl!! Congratulations!! Take care!

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    1. hello karin-ida! i have a yarn shop for you! it's found here:

      One of Paris’ hidden treasures, The Butte aux Cailles neighborhood is a hilly area in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, nestled in between the city’s biggest Chinatown district at Metro Tolbiac and the busy Place d’Italie. With its narrow cobblestone streets featuring quirky restaurants, cafes and boutiques La Butte is a village-like oasis in Paris’ otherwise ultracontemporary 13th arrondissement. With its art deco architectural heritage, and its laid back Paris ambiance, The Butte aux Cailles is definitely a place to come if you’re looking for something beyond the touristic attractions that the City of Light has to offer.

      go to http://www.loisivethe.com/contactez-nous for directions (i follow on instagram and they are delightful!!)

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    2. Thank you Lori! I went there:) it was really cute and of course I bought some yarn!

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  14. You must be exhausted! I'm exhausted thinking about how much traveling you just did! Oh wedding dress shopping...swoon. Oh that basket of goodies looks amazing!

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    1. a good tired :) and definitely amazed at the wonders lately! xxx

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  15. Like a whirl wind- love this post, so much fun to look at. You have a beautiful family Lori, congrats on your big winnings.

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  16. Those moments spent with my daughter as we shopped for her wedding dress are ones I will treasure always, and I know you will treasure those moments as well with your Hannah. Congrats momma.

    (oh the Channel Islands - how I would love to go there someday...)

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    1. thank you amanda! i was so grateful to have been able to travel to the city, it was perfect. so excited.

      you will come to the islands someday!

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  17. What an exciting life you live! Thanks for your inspiring blog. Thanks to it, I have now ordered home yarn from J & S :)

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    1. i saw on ig, just a bit envious of you kerstin, and cannot wait to see what you make! thank you for such kind words. :)

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  18. Lovely photos and I'm glad you were able to catch up with friends and your daughter. Lovely :)

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    1. thank you so much karen! feeling very blessed here. :)

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  19. Lori, the grand prize couldn't have gone to a better home. I'll look forward to future posts to see what you whip up with all of that goodness.

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    1. aw thank you pat, it's a bit overwhelming, instant stash (patterns too!). very grateful!

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  20. socksy, lori ! :)

    what a lovely prize! and what beautiful pictures such busy times for you :)

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    1. thank you sammi :)
      yes! socks! (and hats and shawls and cowls...) ;)

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  21. Great fun to see this post, Lori.

    Can you believe that I had to go to Mr Google to find out what a soaker was/is? And now I know!

    Yes, you've definitely been quite the traveler ... and each part of each road allowed you to find friends, family, love and inspiration. Seems quite a wonderful combination to me.

    I am looking forward to seeing the results of that Portland, Maine photo shoot, and am imagining the wonderful knits that might have been part of it all, along with some lovely ladies.

    You certainly had a whirlwind time to and from JFK. Hannah and Matt do glow with happiness!

    Of course, I could type another bunch of paragraphs, but will just end this comment with huge congrats to you on winning that fabulous yarn basket. Wow! There could not have been a more wonderful winner.

    xo

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    1. oh oops frances! sorry i wasn't more clear. soakers go by many different names, but basically its just a diaper (nappy) cover made of wool. i made a couple for carries new baby and am making for my baby too. this vintage pattern is really fun! and they are so useful!

      oh my gosh the knits in carries new collection. EVERY SINGLE ONE. can't wait for the book.

      i almost called you in the city, but was literally just there a couple hours, and only in that one small square in tribeca. next time ;)

      thank you for such beautiful words about traveling, i love them and think maybe that is why i am not just exhausted from the physical journey, but from the emotional (wonderful) end too.

      xxx

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  22. Yarn and travel and a wedding dress...OH MY and that is only the beginning :) Gorgeous daughter. You are a lucky duck ...
    What a surprise to see all those Scots this side of the pond. what a reunion that must have been. Good for you.

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    1. thank you so much susan, i am pretty lucky and even more greatful!!

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  23. What excellent fun, and so many good things happening! Love the engagement photos. Can't wait to see what you do with your prize.

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  24. thank you gale :) SO happy we got some photos in the city, we were hoping, but not sure about it coming together. luckily matt is a doll and totally lovely. it is an instant stash!

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  25. Hi Lori
    What a wonderful re -cap post of all the wonderful things you have been up to!
    Love your travelling fox companion.
    Congratulations on your fabulous win ...you're all set for the months ahead.
    Happy autumn xoxo

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  26. Thank you for this beautiful post, Lori. I love seeing all the parts of your life ~ it's almost like being with you! I just celebrated my niece's wedding this past weekend and my heart is still full! Much love. xo

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  27. A lovely post Lori! Hope you will get your week at home soon. It's October before you know it :-). Congratulations on the engagement of your daughter. You made some beautiful photo's of the pair!

    Wishing you a happy and peacefull weekend!

    Madelief x

    * lovely photo of you and your 'man' too!!

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  28. You seem to have had a lovely time:-) Congratulations on the wonderful prize! A year ago I was looking at wedding dresses too with my darling girl - so I can fully understand what a wonderful time you had with Hannah Rose.

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  29. You have had busy, amazing, wonderful times. I just love that picture of little fox looking out over the water. So sweet! That gift basket is awesome. You are gonna have so much fun. Best wishes, Tammy

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  30. Hannah and Matt, what a gorgeous couple! And that pic of the little girl with fox is just too adorable! x

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  31. What a busy ll' trip! You're quite the jetsetter. (I love Taproot more then anything. ever.)

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  32. Well, thank the knitting gods you are working on a soaker. That will keep you grounded amidst so much double happiness. The soaker has a way of giving beauty to the humble and leading us through. Exultations and exhuberations to you in this most happy of days for you.

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  33. I know spending time with your girl is always special! Your knitting is fabulous and I so wish we lived closer; hey, if you get a hankering to see the North Carolina coast and knit, you're welcomed here my friend, XOXO

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  34. Hello. I've been missing for a while too. Just catching up with you. And your happy family news. xxx

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  35. Hello lovely Lori ......such wonderful pictures of wonderful times :) I enjoyed seeing each one and reading your words.....congratulations to Hannah and Matt! Such happy news! And well done on winning that amazing collection of yarn, I know you will make beautiful things with it.
    Helen xox

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  36. Lori, My you have been busy! Having great adventures and being with friends and family, nothing is better than that.
    xoxo

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  37. Congratulations many times, on all these wonderful things! Looks like you're living in a whirlwind, but the best possible kind. :)

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  38. Hello lovely Lori, so nice to see you on IG but even better over here. You have been busy but in the very best way! Congratulations to your beautiful daughter on her engagement with Matt, so very exciting. And wow, that's a rather lovely gang of clever designer buddies you got to hang out with, how great is that! Mel xxx

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  39. Hello Lori,

    Lovely to discover your blog via Stephanie's. Sounds like life is happy and busy for you and your beautiful family.
    Congratulations to your beautiful daughter on her engagement and winning the amazing win.
    Enjoy the rest of the week
    Carolyn

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  40. What a great surprise to win the grand prize ... I bet it felt like winning the knitting lottery ... So much fun! And congrats to your daughter Hannah and Matt on their engagement ... Lots of reasons to celebrate ... ������

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  41. lori!! it was such a treat to meet you and to see your lovely hannah again. thank you again for making the journey! and thank you (says immie) for the foxy. she sleeps with it all the time. :)
    and thank you for the baby diaper covers you knit for us!!! i'm so hoping to see them on my baby soon...count down to due date is on.
    lucky for you to win all those treasures. that basket alone is a beauty.
    xoxo

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xoxo lori