I spy a fungi

Our recent hiking trip yielded some pretty fantastic fungal sightings! I love mushrooms. Each one has its own little personality and its own hiding spot.

New additions!

New additions to the Etsy shop this week! Two dolls and two little monkeys! I love working with antique linens and these dolls dresses are made from some pretty special pieces! I also decided to give them some embroidered wool shoes!

Also, as per the request of a friend of mine I made these two little monkeys out of vintage cotton napkins! So cheeky!

Fall is here, time to knit again!

The first cool days of Fall bring with them the urge to cozy up to a lovely, soft ball of yarn and start the ritual of knitting. Its the perfect fit for a hot cup of tea and a chilly afternoon. My first project this season is to finish the headwrap I put away on the first warm day of spring! It is a super simple pattern from the talented knitter Alexandra Tinsley at Dull Roar. I made one last year (picture above) with some leftover yarn just to try out the pattern. Right now I'm using a thick, heathered gray aran wool that smells and feel so cozy! 

                                                                  I typically don't knit a lot with color or pattern but this cowl is so cute I might have to add it to my list of winter projects. After all, this is Chicago and winter is half the year. I may just need this bright chevron pattern to brighten the days!