bits and bobs

Above are a few snaps of Lancaster, England. We are in Leeds at the moment. Just arrived in fact. We'll be away in England for a little while longer, about a few weeks. Cured meats are legal in England and really quite the prized possession. The Christmas market in Lancaster is small but lively and the town is so charming. Its a medieval town, with cobble stone streets and just so happens to be the home of the cutest stray kitten I have ever seen. She followed us back to our flat the other night, walking home from the bar. Just about melted my heart. I wish we could have kept her. My Earl Grey is calling me... that, and ploughmans sandwiches. so...so...delicious.

Finding the time

Sometimes its just really necessary to force oneself to make some time for knitting. I love how autumn does this to me every year. This season just isn't the same without a couple of good, even challenging knitting projects under the belt to pass the time and settle me into the season of layers and coziness.

my open studio show was this weekend. we had a really great time meeting and greeting lots of people and seeing familiar faces too. I am busy and have something fun in the works. Indian summer in chicago is delightful though most unexpected. I am anxious to settle into my studio with warm tea, smooth flowing pens and piles of inspiration while all wrapped up in scarves and warm sweaters. i can think of nothing better.