knit picks

"knit picks" is actually already the name of this website,

but i'm borrowing it for this post. ;)

I mentioned that I learned how to knit a couple months ago,

and I'm still enjoying it! Here are some knitting links for your Friday enjoyment:

 >> a new stitch to learn. 

 >> these point protectors are THE BEST for keeping your

      current project from falling off of your needles.

 >> a pretty boot cuff pattern. 

 >> just signed up for this sock class!

 >> a lovely little headband. 

 >> this sweet bowl = perfect for keeping yarn in check.

currently // life now

listening // to the Les Mis soundtrack. over and over and over and over.

eating // trying overnight oats for breakfast and (homemade) chicken & dumplings for lunch.

drinking // trying, trying, trying to drink more WATER.

wearing // sparkly polish on my fingernails. so fun!

feeling // excited for what 2013 will hold.

weather // cloudy. wishing it were chillier out.

wanting // a more consistent attitude of gratitude.

needing // to focus on organizing our home.

thinking // about things I'd like to accomplish this week.

enjoying // the fact that season 3 of Downton Abbey started last night!

     >> what have you been up to lately?

hope you all had a lovely weekend! happy Monday!

2013 // simplify

if i have to choose one word

to describe my goal for 2013, it's

simplify.

the simple life.

the life unencumbered by things, by stuff,

by material nothing-ness.

not that i think i can attain this perfectly,

but it is my goal.

to clean out, to purge, to live with less,

to stop shopping so much.

((my husband bought me

Organized Simplicity

for Christmas,

and i've already devoured it.

looking forward to re-reading

& putting into practice.))

what would your one word be?

also, the goals i posted about

last year are still ones i'm working on.