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The History of the Aran Jumper

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Happy Friday, friends! I bumped my scheduled post for today (those long awaited Longwood Gardens photos- they will be Monday’s post now, I promise!) in favor of this really cool one! It’s an interactive timeline depicting the history of the Aran Jumper- so it’s a fashion AND knitting post all in one. How perfect, right!? Continue reading The History of the Aran Jumper

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Wordless Wednesday: Sunflower

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Ah, September! Sunflowers always make me think of the Fall, although I guess technically they are a Summer flower! I’ve taken care of my sunnies since they were just seeds so when they finally bloomed two weeks ago I was was so excited. Of course, I’m glad I took this photo because they have already begun to wilt! Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Sunflower

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Yarn Bombing + What Are You Doing? Blog Hop #113

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Yarn Bombing- also known as yarn storming, guerrilla knitting and graffiti knitting: type of street art wherein colorful yarn displays are crocheted or knitted around objects.

There are many trees, signs, poles and more around Philadelphia that have been yarn bombed by others, but I was feeling the tree outside our house was kind of lonely, so I started on my own sweater for him! What do you think of the colors I picked so far? I think the blues and browns will be lovely.

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Motivation Monday: Be Awesome!

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I feel like we all may need a little motivation this Monday! Some people have already ushered their kids back off to school, some are enjoying the last week of Summer vacation before Labor Day arrives, some just had a long weekend in general! Whichever may be the case for you, remember to be awesome today! Continue reading Motivation Monday: Be Awesome!