soft and fluffy

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this ragweed (or goldenrod? are they different?) was new to our yard this year and though allergic to it, we kept it on for its glorious deep yellow-gold color in late summer and fall. then, uh, we just kept it on. our weed whacker’s battery got fried after a power failure and some of the […]

shadows and ghosts

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leaf ghosts on the old slate in our back patio a crazy-quilt pattern where the snow lays in different depths on the stones then boxed spaces where the warmth consumed it from the inside out a little forest of frosty firs and a tangle of iced weeds palimpsest of a fleshy, throbbing, summer garden reincarnated […]

high peaks mittens and hat

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an absolutely yummy, dense, and warm knit to take you into the heart of winter. work these up in a lofty, soft yarn to keep ears and fingertips toasty. deeply-ribbed ear and wrist bands seal out the cold while a fun-to-knit texture creates pockets of comfort within. shown here in briar rose click here to […]

yarn parade and a party

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sometimes, you just gotta lick the wrapper, too. wow, can i just say?? all weekend long i thought it was the 10th today. i just realized it’s not; it’s the 8th, and i’m SO happy for that (ok, well now it’s the 9th, but still—i have two more days than i thought). monday is a […]