Knit Valentine

I'll be honest, Valentine's day has not ever been my favourite holiday.  I don't have any bad memories associated with it, and I'm not one to rant about or complain about it either.  In fact, I should love valentines day because I love hearts, chocolate and flowers.  Both pink and red are my favourite colours.  And I really love all the candy that is on sale on February 15th.

That being said, last year I decided to make Grant a knit valentine.  Knitting is not exactly his forte, but he loves to receive (and give) cards and I love to knit.  So this seemed like a perfect fit.  A little of me and a little of him.  I think I might just have to make another one this year... or if anyone would like me to make one for you to give to someone special (on short notice), I'd love to do that too!

Lucille

This is one of my favourite baby knits I've ever made!  It's such a pretty sweater and I love it with the pink buttons.  I was able to give it to two college friends who are expecting their little girl in February.

Pattern: Lucille

Yarn: Knit Picks Pallette in Mist

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An Early Christmas Gift

We let Will open one of his Christmas gifts early because, who am I kidding, it is just as exciting for everyone if I put back it in his stocking on Christmas morning.  Plus, I was excited and sure it would be a big hit.

Christmas Gift Wrapping

I LOVE to wrap gifts.  I've always wanted to work someplace where I get to wrap gifts all day long... although I'd probably get bored before my first shift is done.  That, or I'd be covered in paper cuts.

My mom is a bit of a perfectionist (you know it's true, mom) and she taught my sister and I how to wrap.  We give her a hard time for making us fix the gifts we wrapped if the flaps on either end pointed in different directions or pointing away from the seam on the back.  It's something that the three of us will always laugh about and I'll always be grateful for the gift of perfectionism imparted by my mother!  

Unlike my mom though, I have come to use only kraft paper wrapping and gift boxes.  It's simple to have just one roll of wrapping paper and a few spools of beautiful ribbon, and it works for all occasions.

Re-using ribbon from our wedding.

I've had these four spools of ribbon from Costco for the last 5 Holiday's and still haven't run out.  Costco is a great place to buy good quality ribbon in mass quantities, you may just have to buy it in September to get the patterns and colours you like.  Regardless, I think next Christmas it might be time for some new ones!

Gifts under the Christmas tree.

I can't wait for these to be opened and for the stockings to be filled!