Another great yarn adventure

My mom and I went to another great store! Lila and Claudine's in Mahamedi. It has a wonderful vintage feel and so many cute ideas for any knitter from beginner to very advanced! Not only do they have samples for almost all the yarns they carry, they have WONDERFUL gifts..too many to buy! If you force someone to go to this shop who does not knit (you know the husband who really has better things to do) they will find all sorts of neat things to look at..from funky jewelry to cards with cute sayings to bags and bric brac. Not only do they have eye candy, they have comfortable couches and chairs to relax and knit or look at patterns and magazines. But, the best thing about Lila and Claudine's is the owner Kirsten. She is warm, friendly and very helpful when it comes to anything knitting! I highly recommend this shop for fresh ideas, friendly conversation and funky eye candy for the imagination! Here are some photos to entice you to visit this shop:

Here is the photo as you enter the shop This is Kirsten, one of the owners!

This absolutely wonderful knit dress was knit by Kirsten's grandma (either Lila or Claudine) many years ago...stunning and in PERFECT condition!

Eye Candy!

Mpls Farmers Market

Wow! The Minneapolis Farmers Market was packed this morning. Hubbie and I decided to go get some fresh fruit and veggies and left with $100 worth of goods!! But I was so excited that now they have a section set up called 'Artists Alley' in which artists can sell their creative wares. Needless to say I had to stop and chat with a few of the friendly artists to swap ideas and compliments! I loved the lady who had a version of my glass necklaces and the use of Tim Holtz watch parts. She was so pleasant and we swapped ideas, websites and stores we love. Another gal had some fun earrings with charms and buttons (and let's just say it here and now..I LOVE BUTTONS) as well as wire wrapped utensils with buttons. Great colors and very light weight. Of course there were wonderful clothes, garden ornaments and some beautiful fused glass pieces. The flowers were breath taking and the hubbie said we needed to buy some for me...so sweet. Dinner will be fresh brats, salad with all the freshness we can handle and corn on the cob as sweet as candy. Must fly to get ready as my mumma arrives for a week visit to tour knit shops, farmers markets, cutsie shops and catch up on movies. Until later...be creative!
Tootles
P.S. Gonna try to make some homemade pesto this week..will let you know how it goes!

Day One!

You have all been anxiously awaiting the premier of my blog I have been talking about for years now, and (drum roll please) HERE IT IS! Thanks to the artistic talents of my daughter, she has set up this for me, including the creation of the banner! Now sit back and enjoy the ride with meas we venture into the land of creativity, and perhaps a bit of my crazy life as Lola as well.

Tootles!