Shiny!

Anyone who is a fellow Firefly Brown Coat should know what the title means. New fan Barbara reminded me of this happy word last Friday. So let's focus on the shiny for this wave.

I recently returned from the other city that never sleeps — Las Vegas. As a stowaway on business trip, I got to check out the strip sights and relax poolside at the Bellagio.

I even got a few rows of knitting in.

I went to New York to see a jelly-bean Statue of Liberty ... an oasis of flamingos and a volcano across the street ... pirates fought over sirens ... and Caesar told me like it is in his Palace. And each night, I came back to a show of water and lights at the Bellagio.

But I did give my feet a break from walking and checked back on my 'verse. First bit of e-mail news: The dino hat pattern has earned a finalist spot in the Lion Brand Vanna's Choice contest! This is beyond awesome and if he wins, this could bring even more recognition to loom knitting.

Next up: The fingerless mittens I just finished are being featured in a true blue Etsy treasury! This collection was curated by fellow Wisconsin Street Team member berylblue.

We came home from Vegas to a mostly relax-y weekend with some yard work mixed in. My tulips are blooming ...

And the yarn is flowing again ...

Arrivals and departures

Spring came.

And left.

More happy spring and snowy spring photos at my flickr.

The first set of fingerless mittens are waiting for you in the shop.

And my purse order has been handed off to a very happy customer in town.

Watch for the shop arrival of a pretty drop-stitch scarf in a couple weeks!

Hoppy Easter!!

*Binky!* Hello, it's me, Mr. Mitzy. I'm hopping by to wish you a Happy Easter from my hoomins.

Boy, was I spoiled today! And I didn't even have to go deliver eggs and candy. I got parsley and carrot treats from the Ma Goen and Grandma Klinkert. I think I got some raisins, too, but my ma is hiding those for now. *Bunny pout*

Pa Goen gave me lots of rubbas tho. I tried to teach him a bit about cage interior design but I don't think it took. The litterbox must be in the center of the cage to complete the feng shui.

So hey, guess what!? I became an adult bunny and I'm legal to eat all the veggies and fruits I want now. I turned 1 year old on Jan. 9 and my adoption anniversary was in March. So my bunny mom made a little video (larger version) of the past year. Is that a double-chin I see? I better go hop a few laps.