Lookie, I got my Keen Calistoga's
They are perfect. The fit is just right for my super-wide feet. No blisters or rubs even without socks. If all the styles are like this, I found my shoe company. Next will be a brown pair. But we're into prime Birkie/Naot wearing season so I can wait until fall.
Check out my new belt:
It has knitting instructions on it!
The nicer thing about it was that it was made with me in mind by a lovely local jewelry maker (Eliza Perry) that I bought a piece from before Christmas. She remembered I was a knitter and when she saw this ribbon she bought it and cleverly asked me if I would like this nifty belt she made with it. It's a one of a kind (though I suspect this ribbon is floating around somewhere). I don't have it on right now because Andrea was also generous enough to customize the length for me. Or else I would be showing it off at Drunken Knitters tonight.
Of course, since I was buying, I had to get this necklace which I've had my eye on (mine doesn't have the green stone--I'll probably get that later).
Check these out. The perfect bedding for any knitter. Almost as cool as these. And no, I didn't ever buy them. My practical side won out and I bought these for summer instead.
I finished the swatching for my test knit. The yarn is Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed in Emporio and it's lovely. This is fast becoming my favourite yarn (I used the Aran weight for Rogue). Tonight I'll get started on the knitting.
I wanted to start yesterday but we spent a good part of the day finishing the bathroom--hanging shelves and a new light fixture. And unlike those DIY shows none of it went as planned. The light fixture is pretty but doesn't throw enough light, the shelf is too high and we're not sure where to put the second one. Where's one of those design mavens when we need one. Maybe they could install our wall unit while they're at it. And suggest a colour for our bedroom. If not, I'll just sit out on my balcony and knit and worry about it later.
