The Staff of Life - Bread and Knitting

Bread and knitting, I know they are two things I want/need in my life right now, how about you? There is nothing better than a fresh baked loaf of bread coming out of the oven on a cold winter's night! I made this a few days ago, and I was so happy with the outcome. It is Jim Lahey's No-Knead Bread, find the recipe here. We all loved this, so I will definitely be making it again.

How about a little "wheat" from Ravelry:

**Top Left: Golden Wheat shawl by Jen Arnall-Culliford 

**Top Right: Winter Wheat Cowl by Milja Uimonen.

**Bottom Left: Wheat Ear Cable Yoke Sweater by Pam Allen.

**Bottom Right: Wheat by Tincanknits (Is she adorable or what?). And as some of you might remember, I am currently knitting this pattern; it's getting close!

P.S. I am sure you all have noticed my blog changes. I hope you like them! Let me know what you think.

xoxo Shannon

On The Ninth and Tenth Days of Christmas and Pinterest Love

//On the Ninth Day of Christmas:  Britta Cowl by Johanne Landin

//On the Tenth Day of Christmas:  Snawheid Hat Pattern by Kate Davies.

//Bonus: My middle son in his Saint Nick attire last Christmas. I just had to share this with you. This is one of his gifts, dressing up and putting together costumes. He's a hoot! Please note the fingerless mitts he has on, I knit a pair for each of my three sons last Christmas. I was so proud of myself for getting them done in time!

//Winter art: 1. How About Orange Tree Art, 2. Holland Knitting While Skating, 3. Colorful Paper Strips Christmas Tree

//Holiday Style: 1. Deco Great Gatsby Dress 2. Christmas quilt, yoyo love 3. Metallics and Pattern

//Holiday Treats: 1. Marshmallow Snowflakes, 2. Cranberry Orange Loaf, 3. Snow Angel Cupcakes

//Knitting Update: As you can see, I am almost done. All I have to do is add an orange pom pom, weave in the ends and that's it. I will show you the finished product soon.

Hope you all have had a happy and productive week! 

xoxo Shannon

Pinterest Picks and Twelve Days of Christmas

//Art: Photograph by JeeYoung Lee, 2. Illustration by David Hale, 3. Malcesine on Lake Garda

//Food: 1.  Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies, 2. Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake, 3. Coconut and Raspberry Financier

//Knitting/Craft: 1. Dawn Stripe Knit Scarf, 2. Flower Design Mittens, 3. Christmas Wooden Eggs

//2nd Day of Ravelry Christmas:  "Fabel" from Drops.

Christmas Collage and 12 Days of Ravelry Christmas

This is what's going on at my house.

Festivus Cowl

//The start of 12 Days of Ravelry Christmas: 1. Festivus Cowl by Tanis Gray.

I hope you all had a good holiday filled with good eats! Now try not to get too crazy with all of your shopping, cooking, parties, knitting/sewing, etc. What always helps me to stay grounded during this hectic time is to go outside for a walk, take deep breaths, soak in the tub and not necessarily in that order. Let me know what you do!

Have a good week!

xoxo Shannon

Pintastic Picks

Here are some of my faves today from Pinterest:

//Knitting: 1. Msmcporkchop, 2. Dripstones Cowl Pattern.

//Nature: 1. lovely from sannaochsania, 2. Pink mushrooms.

//Food: 1. Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, yum! 2. Top It With Cinnamon

//Inspiration:1. Mosaic Dresses, 2. Yago hortal (acrylic on linen).

xoxo Shannon

Top Ten Tuesday (A Day Late)

1. Knitting Whimsy: Is this too funny or what? Check it out here.

2. Colorwork: This colorwork pattern, Catacomb from Vogue Knitting.

3. Embroidery: And from Hey Porkchop again, this adorable snow scene.

4. Knitting: Wonderful color combination and pattern with such great stitch definition and sheen to the yarn. The yarn is from Sweet Georgia Yarns, from their Cash Luxe Fine line in colors, charcoal and oxblood. This is a picture of their two-colour kitchener stitch tutorial included in the pattern, Bloodwood Cowl by Mitenae which can be found on Ravelry.

5. Yarn: Love this Himilayan recycled sari silk yarn from here. I am so intrigued by this type of yarn, the combination of textures, thick and thin and the riotous color!

6. Sweater Design: Check out this fun and beautiful design by Anna Wilkinson published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 3

7. Embroidery: A collage of truly inspirational and unusual work from Gipsy Bazar.

8. Quilting: The ever wonderful Kaffe Fassett.

9. Felt Work: This pillow from Sweet C's Designs.

10. Food: Yum, (Idiot Proof) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chex Mix Bars from Half Baked Harvest.

Hope you have enjoyed!

xoxo Shannon