Blaaa Blaaa Blaaag Sheep !

Recently, in an early January confession post, I apologized for
my little addiction and my lack of memory.
Well, it's worse than I admitted...


I've added yet one more blog to the roster.

This one's dedicated to knitting visual inspiration.

It's a tumblr log of all the wonderful images that fill up my computer.

Again, I'm making space and saving it elsewhere to share with you guys.

Have a visit and bookmark it for when you can't sleep!

~ Counting Stone Sheep ~

Of course I'm still making stuff HERE.

Stitch Poet Patterns live HERE.

My Crush Party, psst, you're already HERE.

The After Party, Crush Cul de Sac, is HERE.

I still blog for Rooney Robison Antiques HERE,

and have added an Interiors tumblr for her HERE.
I still have my other blogging clients that I'm not allowed to mix up

Sometimes I can't keep it all straight and you'll find a

hand-knit cabled cowl blogged in with a French antique farm table.

OOPS! Sorry : )

Purse Danger . . .

If PIZITZ Home & Cottage was located in Charlotte,

My purse would surely not get out alive!

Thank goodness they are far away in Seaside, but just in case you venture their way, I think it should be on your things to check out list...Lora??  I found all of these images on their Facebook page but I'm still looking for the "LOVE" button..."Like" just isn't enough!

I love these quilt throws!

I've been working on my blanket for the family room,

but I think my club chairs need two quilted throws.

AND THESE!

THE FIRST THING ON MY WISH LIST FOR 2012!

I will have one of these by year's end!

It's a sign, don't you think?

Wait, Let Me Grab My Cardigan . . .

How many times have you said that?

About umpteen-gazillion, right?

Here's my most beloved Cardigan that is circa 1977, I think.

...bless it's heart, look at the neck edge and the cuff...

Yes, this is sad, but yes, I still wear it.

I know, gross, right? 

I keep meaning to cover the edges with leather or something.

I know I will one day just to keep from throwing it away.

Speaking of CARDIGAN, have you seen this?

Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak!

I might even wear the sparkly shorts!

Lynne says, "The cardigan is a subconscious essential in every woman's wardrobe. Its utility is limitless. It's the item you take on a plane, throw in a bag or keep on the back of your office chair. A CARDIGAN can change an outfit in an instant, dress you up or dress you down and, most of all, keep you warm. It can be worn as a sweater, jacket, suiting or outerwear. There's the everyday staple, the beat up favorite [see, everybody has one] and the one we wish we could replicate [same as before mentioned favorite] or buy instantaneously in every color. CARDIGANS are timeless and sentimental. We all have a bunch in our closets that have been there for years - holes and all -   because we just can't seem to give them up.[mine is total living proof!] They're reliable, cozy and help us hang onto our best memories, and we can always justify the need for another."

Well now, Lynne, I couldn't have said it better myself!

Lynne Hiriak's line is more than CARDIGANS though,

I'm dying for this sweatshirt dress...

and I don't think I've ever met a polka dot I didn't love...

sparkle too!?

I ADORE THIS DRESS!

This my dear readers, is why I knit!

You can't have everything...where would you put it?

ON A LITTLE BLOG! 

I guess I can't make everything either, so I need a little sale...

Help me out...When CARDIGAN reaches 3000 likes on

FACEBOOK they'll post a $25 Code for online orders!

Go on...click on over and LIKE 'em!

How old is your favorite sweater?

Color My World !

I think Leslie Sinclair has certainly figured out the 

KEY to BEAUTIFUL design and because I have

an insanely busy week ahead and behind me,

I've decided to extend HER BOOK GIVEAWAY.

If you've not visited Segreto's website, please take a moment 

to click in and get inspired. Personally, I need to redecorate

my entire home after my visit! This is my inspiration for

my very needy guestroom!

This coffee table...no words!

Maybe I should just move to Houston so I can have Leslie color my world.

For now, I'll have to settle for THE BOOK.

The Resource Directory in the back is worth a million bucks!

The pages, all 300 of them, are priceless!

From the embossed linen cover to the satin page marker,

this book is by far my favorite and most useful

interior design book that I've ever owned,

but my to-do list is now staggeringly long...thanks Leslie!

Follow Leslie and CrushParty on Facebook or her blog

for chances to win your own copy! It's surely worth a click or two!

My New Favorite Color !

The prettiest little boutique on East Boulevard here in Charlotte. 

Ok, maybe it's simply the prettiest little boutique in all of Charlotte. 

 

Here's a peek, but only a peek, you need to go visit! 
 

 

Owner, Sormeh Hafezi, 

brings to Charlotte collections as beautiful and unique as she is. 

I knew it was different the minute I crossed the threshold!

 

This morning I feel in love with 

their collection of ~ Melissa Joy Manning ~ fine jewelry!

 

 

Those Black Druzy Bezel set earrings are KILLING ME!

I need a birthday!

 

Wanna go shopping? "Like" them on ~ FACEBOOK ~

and you'll be entered to win a $150 giftcard when they reach 1000!

It'll get you started, but I promise it's a "Double Bag Boutique!"

Don't Forget About the After Party !

Come check out more inspiring photos on ~ tumblr ~

and I finally put up a ~ facebook ~ page for my little Crush Party!

I'm not going to link it to the Cul de Sac on Tumblr though, 

as it might just blow up your news feed. 

...It's fun picture browsing if you can't sleep (Shannon!)...