What a beautiful day for a wedding

I wasn't certain I would catch the live version of the royal wedding this morning, but as it happened, I did. What woke me was a voice that sounded like Jeremy Irons, but was in fact the most Reverend Robert Runcie, the Archbishop of Canterbury, when they were recapping the wedding of Charles and Diana all those years ago.

I felt very good about what I saw. Everything just fell into place they way it should. All the lovely clothes, (although I had a problem with some of the hats, just too goofy, some of them), and of course Kate's elegant gown, Pippa's stunning dress, and those adorable children in their matching outfits. It was just a very lovely romantic event, and I could tell that love was in the air. How about those two princes with such different personalities, but good boys the Brits should be proud of. Loved it all. I had a thought, wouldn't it be strange if Prince Harry married Pippa Middleton. There for a minute I thought I saw him considering her as he was standing next to her. Giggle, giggle!


Me, I baked a pineapple up-side-down cake. Probably the best one I ever baked. I felt good today. (Feel so good I'm watching reruns of the wedding as I sit here typing. Kate's parents look like nice people).

Already fixing bobos

I meant to say, "I'm no stranger.........". Wish I could fix it after posting. That's usually when I find out I messed up.

How about that, a blog in the making

Everyone always tells me I can write, so at this point in my life, I actually have the time to write.

The decision to start a blog was a long thought process. What was I going to blog about? Well, I'm a crafter, mostly. I've knitted practically all my life. I'm not stranger to making my own wardrobe by hand and with a sewing machine. I have a winterwear collection made by me through the years that would fill an entire room..........a big room. I knit daily. I enjoy crocheting blankets, baby clothes, and lace curtains. Makes me feel good to see crisp white lace on a cafe rod, especially with a great view behind them.

I'm not small, so I can fiddle around with any pattern to fit me properly. I love making socks. Usually I keep local school colors in mind when I make them. When football season arrives, LSU purple and gold gets my vote for color combo. I'm an avid fan. When the Saints (keeping fingers crossed this mess will be over soon) start, all my black and gold accessories are ready to wear.

I also enjoy making the occasional sweater or cardigan. I have one ready to be blocked and stitched together. It comes with trim, so I need to do that, too. The picture of this piece shows it before blocking. I'll show it complete when I'm finished.