More Crochet Madness!

I went on a baby project binge. First up, a couple of hats!



Many of my friends are new parents and I've been making a LOT of baby hats for their newborns. Now that the babies are bigger, it was time to start making a new selection of hats.

The next task is a baby blanket!

Holiday RAOK

For the last few years I've participated in a 'Random Act of Kindness' (RAOK) gift exchange with my gals at tPF (The Purse Blog - peep my links for more info). It's such fun that it's started creeping into my general holiday fun.

This year, a friend sent me a link to a scarf drive mentioned on the SFGate website. I decided I'd like to participate! I've been crocheting up a storm this season - making lots of presents for my friends and family. I stayed up very late and made a Christmas colored scarf to give to them. I dropped it off today. Hope it keeps someone feeling warm and toasty!

Ho-Ho-Ho!

Lambertson Truex Bag Event At Tiffany

My gal at Tiffany invited me to peep the new collection of Lambertson Truex designed bags at the SF store. I arrived freakishly early - even though I left terribly late! My timing was such that I was the very first person to arrive at the store - nearly 15 minutes before the listed start time. The staff kindly let me in. Cocktail in hand (blackberry daiquiri) I met John Truex (thanks to the very kind store manager, Giles!). Mr. Truex gave me very kind compliments on my little vintage black bag (from one of the shops down my street, now closed), and walked me through the entire collection.



I tried on every bag there. They were yummy! I adore the hint of Tiffany Blue in each bag and fell in love with two of them. The main object of my obsession was already sold out - the reversible tote in silver/blue is gone (but, will return).


(I wish I could have snapped a few more pics but, the place was JUMPING!)

My SA told me that Lambertson Truex is doing ALL the leather goods for Tiffany now so, we let Mr. Truex make his way around the now arriving guests, and perused the rest of the new goods. I promptly discovered the most delicious studded gloves! They came home with me!




They signed my box!

Printemps Scarf

Had a chance to pop into "H" with a pal of mine. I had NO thought of buying myself anything but, I just fell in LOVE with this one. It's a lovely addition an I am very much looking forward to cooler weather to bust this out in!

"H" bag model shot

Couldn't neglect the 'model shot'. I'm a mess but, I persevere! Thanks to my wide-angle lens!

Big Box Reveal!

Here's the corner






Bouganvilla Evelyne in Epsom

The Paris Schwag

The bags


The little box.





That's right, all the way to Paris for stickies!

The big box:


The ribbon:




Behind the paper lies the goodies!

Gucci traveling exhibit

I read on The Purse Blog about this fantastic Gucci artisan traveling tour. It was going to be kicking off in my own city! So, I headed out this afternoon to see it. Forgetting, of course, about this dang Volcano in ICELAND that is jacking up travel all over the world. Upon arrival at the store, I found the small display (pictures above), and the machines the artisans would have used (had then been there). The very, very kind staff told me that the event had been cancelled, although if I wanted to get one of the special bags, I could--it would just have to be sent away for finishing. Thinking to myself that sending the bag away kinda defeated the purpose, I thanked them, snagged a few pics (before being told, again very kindly, that photography wasn't allowed), and bounced. Hopefully everything will clear up in time for the other events being held!

More hats!

A hat for Miss E. She was kind enough to 'model' it for me!


Flower details. My latest attempt at hat decoration. I thought something besides the little rosettes I could make. These came out really nice!


ANOTHER hat for Michelle! This one was by request. She wanted a 'summer' hat with some slouch. This is a beret, I thought it might work for the still chilly spring. I may add some flowers to this one.

Crochet Hats for wee ones!

A little monster hat for my nephew!



My first attempt at a monster hat. This one is for a family friend.

Crochet Hats Pt. 2

A hat for my Brother-in-Law.


A hat for Deenie.
Flower details: I made the cranberry rose using yarn from a scarf I made for my Mum. The green yarn was the last of a Christmas project. Two flowers, one leaf.



A cupcake hat for my niece.

Crochet Hats Pt. 1

I've been on a craft frenzy since our return from Vermont! I sent of a hat to my Mum and one of my sisters. Then I busted out the hooks and started a slew more. Here's what I've made, so far (since those first were shipped out).


A fuzzy hat for my MIL.


A red hat for my pal. She like RED (and played one on TV).


Details of the flower for the Red hat.