For the record, no, I don't actually think that taking a shower and writing a blog post in the same day qualify as "getting something done," but yes, I do feel a satisfying sense of accomplishment when I get through all my saved TiVo programs in one night. For the record, yes, my Christmas stuff is still up and no, I don't want it to be. At all. Also, annoyingly for the record, no, I haven't finished the other sock (the Christmas prezzie for Mr. Wonderful over here), and yes, I agree that it can't be that hard to do two things at once when one of those things is "lying on the sofa"; can I get away with saying that my resolution for 2006 is to stop trying to multitask everything? So far I've been very successful with it!
What's more important is how cool this little collage by the lovely and talented Lisa is. I ordered it to go with the sock(s) (which BTW is/are made of Fortissima Socka yarn, in color 6523). Soon the collage will go on the wall above the ottoman on which the feet with the socks will, of an evening, rest. I actually wanted this incredibly gorgeous pillow of hers, too, which would have gone with the socks just as perfectly, but as I told her, I am not allowed to have beautiful pillows anymore, thanks to the corgi at far left, who climbs up pillows and parks herself on the top edges of pillows and squashes them down until they are completely ruined, and I couldn't bear that. In fact, I'm watching her do it right this very minute as she loses her mind while watching Richard, our harried mailman, approach. Ohmigod it makes me absolutely crazy when she does that. Can I hang a pillow on the wall? . . . Hmmm. I must consider this.
Thank you, sweet Lisa. We love it.
My most sincere apologies to your sister, but as this photo came up, all I could think was, "uh oh, this time she forgot to photoshop out the leg hair!"
And now, my most sincere complements to MY sister. The collage is so great. Why do I not have one of these?
Excellent sock. Jack is getting socks late for Christmas too, but I don't even have one yet.
Yes..you probably could hang that pillow on the wall..blog about it and start a great trend!
The color combo on the socks is super! I saw that collage too at Lisa's, it's very cool.
What a beautiful sock! I'm sure he can't wait to get the other. I'm sure it will be more comfortable than the collage (no offense to lisa).
and lisa - such a great eye for colors and forms. it's lovely.
I have a corgi and the pillow thing must be part of the breed. If a pillow slips to the floor, he is on top of it and who can take a pillow away from a comfortable corgi?
You have a wonderful knack for picking sock yarn, I love this color combination!
OMG. what a sweet post. i love that photo. it's going in my portfolio if that is okay!! i am coming to portland the first weekend in february. we are all having dinner, i have decided.
The sock and collage are really lovely, and your nurse has nice legs, but can we please talk about that chair??!! I love that chair! LOL...
The colorways sort of match! Your hubby is a very good sport!
I love your socks. How fantastic are you for being so dedicated :) I'm not much of a knitter myself - all that counting...
Ooh scrumptious socks: oh how I wish I could knit...
I love a man who participates in our crafting. :) Thanks for the pillow info. on corgi's, was thinking of getting one...corgi that is. Anyway, lovely post. Beautiful sock, and collage.
p.s. love your shop!
I think I have those papers, retro papers right? love the collage and the posing foot too, it hmm.. really adds a depth to the pic! ;-)
eek. it's raining cats and dogs here in London, ENGLAND (your favourite place I just discovered!) so I thought what could be cosier than reading your archives - and i was right...when i got to this post I realised all I've done today is have a shower, do a blog post and read yours! what a blissful way to spend the day though..