kittens and knitting

These photos are gorgeous of a cat and a knitting project from the blog wikstenmade. I'm actually attempting a sock project right now as well, but have been stuck on the heel for a week...hoping to finish the socks before Christmas! We'll see if that happens. Here are some pictures of my adorable cat Max too.

I wish I was in Amsterdam...

Trying to stay upbeat is a bit challenging in Vancouver right now with the dark mornings, early evenings, ice coated sidewalks and the sudden blizzards of snow. While waiting at a dark cold bus stop on the corner of Burrard and Georgia at 7:30 am this morning, I reminisced about the fabulous trip Heather and I went on two years ago to visit Carolynn and John in Europe. We flew to Amsterdam where we stayed at Carolynn's flat for a couple days before road tripping down to Megeve, a small ski village close to Mont Blanc on the Switzerland France boarder. Here are some pictures of the adventures we went on that I wish I could travel back in time and re-enjoy (even the jet lagged moments!).

 I found heaven!

 mmm cheese heaven

 view from Carolynn's friend's apartment at dusk

 She looks like a local with her adorable new shoes bought from a boutique down the street

 Had a picnic in a town called Beune on the way to Megeve

 happy place

 view from the mountain!

frosted mountains

this is what Vancouver's mountains looked like this afternoon when I was driving across the Oak Street bridge. So so beautiful! Makes me want to go skiing or snowboarding right away. Can't wait for the ski season!

knitted and button accessories

these pieces by knits all knight on etsy are so glamorous creative and fun. great winter knitting project ideas

morning cheerup

I don't know about you, but I am NOT a morning person and this would be the best way to wake up with a cup of coffee

rainy day mood boost

a good mix for a rainy day from Care

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