Knitted Pillows

While I was living in Los Angeles, I took a knitting class at Suss Design and I loved it. It was so much fun to meet new people, learn a new skill and enjoy all the yummy appetizers. After the class, I was very gung ho about knitting. Sadly, I haven't knitted as much as I thought I would. I have made a few scarves and I still have one to finish that I started years ago. I'm just not very excited about wearing anything I've made. I like the knitting part, but once I'm done, I really don't know what to do with the finished product. I just can't imagine wearing a sweater that I have knitted. When I saw this pattern for knitted pillows, I was so excited because this is a project I can get behind. It seems pretty basic and if it doesn't look perfect, I won't feel like I have to try and wear it.

I love the colors, it kind of reminds me of something Jonathan Alder would do.

From Spud & Chloe click here for the pattern.

Bring on Spring

We had a great weekend here in Portland. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It's amazing how a sunny day can brighten up everything. Everyone in Portland was out enjoying the sunny day. Spring for me means warmer weather, longer days, summer clothes and sandals. I can't wait. I'm a huge fan of sandals, I think it comes from living in Los Angeles for eight years, I really didn't own any other shoes. I'm a big fan of the wedge sandal and in my opinion, they are more comfortable than other sandals. Here are some of my favorites this season.

Tory Burch

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg

Tory Burch

Miz Mooz

Frye

Nine West

Dolce Vita

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Stuart Weitzman

Steve Madden

Color Inspiration

I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. Work has been really busy and I've been working crazy hours. It's so hard to create some sense of balance when work is taking up so much time. Anyway, I think most of the craziness is over and I'm looking forward to finding that life balance again.

When I saw this picture in High Gloss Magazine, I immediately fell in love with the color palette. Seeing the Lavender and the Gold together just makes me happy. I think these colors would be great in a bedroom. I may have to do some redecorating in the next few months. The interior designer is Mary McGee and she is based out of Los Angeles. I wish I would have been interested in Interior Design when I lived there, now I would love to check out some of the stores.

Picture via High Gloss Magazine