Secret Corner Fascination - Big Leather Chair

Do you have a place that makes you feel warm all over? I've got several of those hidey-holes within my home (and some outside) that make me smile inside and out. For your consumption... my favorite seat in the house.



Don't you love the creamy yellow on the walls?

About ten years ago He bought it for me as a surprise. He heard me say I loved it then went back and got if for me. A beautiful gesture (if a bit on the expensive side...) however, do you know when you say you love something but aren't sure if you love it in your own home? This was one of those situations. I wasn't sure if it was me.... it turns out it was and He knew. Don't tell him, but I think I love him.

Foot Fascination -- Socks

Look at my feet -- they're soo in love. That's right -- they're in love with the socks I made. I took a class this winter at Knitche in Downers Grove and I really finished them... both of them. I've become a fascinated and I've got another pair on the needles for my beloved. He picked out the pattern and I've been going great guns until that damn short-row heel. The pattern is called Sailor's Ribbing from More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch and it's considered to be an easy pattern (it is pretty easy). The instructions are pretty clear once you learn how to read the book, however, I'm having fits trying to get the short row heel right. I've done it once and have frogged it and now I'm trying it again. Keep your fingers (and toes) crossed that I can get it right this time.