Weekends


My weekend

-violets in multitude in my back yard and the photo can't quite capture all of them
-a full day with my husband visiting a local craft fair
-eating french fries
-taking in the sights and sounds of spring
-buying flowers for the garden without a clue of where they will go
-doors opened-fresh air inside the house
-enjoying being unplugged mostly-becoming a habit possibly
-chatting with the kids
-knitting on three projects and savoring each one for it's uniqueness
-listening to the birds singing sweetly in the morning
-broccoli thai noodles with peanut sauce (again!!)-slurpy good :)

And now I'm sipping my green tea and settling down for some more knitting. How was your weekend?

Joining Amanda

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Ohhhhh...it sounds like a weekend filled with such sweet loveliness!

    Your knitting makes up for the lack in my weekend (freelance work has taken over...)

    May your week be just as lovely as your weekend :)

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  2. tessApril 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    oh, our windows have (finally) been open this weekend too! How lovely is that? I am definitely going to have to try that thai noodle recipe too - it looks amazing!!

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  3. 54pineapplesApril 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I've been following you for a few months now and thought you might like to know that you have inspired me to finally learn to knit. I have wanted to learn for awhile (years, really), and seeing all the beautiful things you have made in that short time was the big push I needed. This weekend I took a lesson at a lovely yarn shop I go to regularly. I love it! I'll keep you posted on my progress . . .

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    1. karenMay 1, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      I'm thrilled that you are learning to knit and I know you'll be brilliant at it because your crochet projects are stunning!! Please do keep me updated :)

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  4. ShannonApril 28, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I need to unplug more for sure! I do live those violets!

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  5. ~koApril 28, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    What a beautiful weekend! Those violets are so happy, a cheerful spring picture for sure! I'm actually making the thai recipe this week! I'll have to let you know what the kids think of it, send good vibes ;)

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  6. stephApril 28, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I thought I was the only one who bought flowers (sometimes by the trunkload) without a thought as to where they will live!!!! Weather hasn't really cooperated much lately----either rain, or back in the 30s. I'm afraid we're going to go from 30-40 to 90. I just HATE when that happens!!!!!!!
    It was dinner club weekend for me....quilters left (it was also quilt week--we have 2 appraisers who stay with us) and a dozen people came for dinner! (the full count number is 20.....so I got off really easy!!!) I'm ready to kick back!

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  7. Debbie JonesApril 28, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Sounds like a thoroughly restful weekend. I love those violets. Unplugging is such a good idea. Trying to think of how to get my 16-year-old to buy in! Enjoy the week ahead!

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  8. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Sounds like a lovely weekend. I'm working at unplugging too - I find it so easy to get sucked in and just waste so much time looking for something to look at!

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  9. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    You always seem to have such wonderfully peaceful weekends. I can't decide if I am inspired by them, or just envious... :)

    xo

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  10. Tracey ~ CloverApril 29, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Your violets are so pretty.

    I am finding the more I am unplugged the more I get accomplished around home. With summer fast approaching and all the vegetables needing harvested I am really thinking about cutting way back on my computer time.

    And now I'm craving french fries.

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  11. DonnaApril 29, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I am loving all the colors after the grey cold winter. The hyacinths are blooming in the front yard and just scream "Spring is FINALLY here!".

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  12. KrugthethinkerApril 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I love your new header! And all those gorgeous violets! I love to have fries every now and again--so crunchy! A treat, for sure. Excited to see how your garden takes shape!

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  13. the habit of beingApril 29, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    french fries? mmmm...love them though we rarely eat them. i might actually be due some hot, salty fries, it's been a while ;-)

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  14. Lisa UotinenApril 29, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Wonderful weekend and I also enjoyed open windows, fresh air, being unplugged, and knitting!

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  15. debby emadianApril 29, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    mmm...that peanut sauce sounds yummy and much healthier than the one I make. Thanks for sharing I'll try this out sometime...

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  16. KristenApril 29, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Sounds ike you got out and about - gotta love planning the flower beds! I spent an entire day yesterday completely unplugged and it was glorious.

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  17. michelle gdApril 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    love so much of your weekend...buying flowers without knowing where they will go, heather's recipe, french fries.
    xo

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  18. PaulaApril 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Oh, my...craft fairs and french fries. That sounds kind of wonderful ;) And you had that same lovely weather that we enjoyed (it's back today!) This weather literally quadruples our living space as we spent as much time as we can outside...even if for a bit of reading or yarnwork. Or escaping..I admit to that, as well! Have a great week :)

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  19. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 30, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Buying flowers willy nilly is my favorite way to buy them! I can't wait to see them all in place. You will share, won't you?

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  20. Lady CordeliaApril 30, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    really? violets in your backyard?
    sigh.
    XO
    C

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  21. Mama Gone GreenMay 1, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    I always seem to buy flowers without knowing where the heck I will put them. Some days I just see one that I can't not bring home with me!

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  22. TannaMay 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    I love the wild violets!! Just love 'em!! Wishing you a wonderful day, Karen! blessings ~ tanna

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