Simple Pleasures

Starting the New Year off  
with...

Market Spice tea from Seattle and new hand cozies knitted by my best friend Linda,



good luck comfort food, and memories of my Mom, today was also her birthday,



teaching myself to crochet...slowly, and with


 a little help from my sweet Shatzie, and










living in the moment, without letting go of my dream.


Becca

Comments

Sarah Knight said…
Looks like a lovely & peaceful day :)
Nice shots!
January 2, 2011 at 3:53 AM
andrea creates said…
cool, you've started crocheting! i'm gonna get around to posting about some of my favorite books soon...
the hand cozies look so cozy :)
take care~
andrea
January 2, 2011 at 4:20 AM
Justine said…
I absolutely love these shots, wow that is a gorgeous cat and it looks so lovely amongst your wools, what lovely lovely photographs.
January 2, 2011 at 4:21 AM
Anonymous said…
OOh, nice hand cozies!

Di
January 2, 2011 at 5:57 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful photos...love the muted colors. Sweet Shatzie is loving that yarn!
January 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Kelli said…
I love your assistant... cats are so helpful.
(Especially when there is string involved!)
Happy New Year!
January 2, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Unknown said…
Looks like a perfect day! and your blackeyed peas look yummy! So glad you liked you gloves. I think in no time you will be making your own..

Hugs, Linda
January 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM
lilylovekin said…
Simple pleasures are the best. Enjoy the memories of your mother, I'm sure they are very sharp with the anniversary of her birthday. Best wishes for the new year.
January 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Linda Vincent said…
I also recently taught myself to crochet..its very relaxing.
Peachy is fascinated by the moving wool and becomes very annoying!

Your photos of Shatzie are adorable...so soft :-)
January 2, 2011 at 9:27 AM
christina said…
i adore these photos. and when i sat down to our black eyes peas, we thought of your mom.
happy new year, my friend.
xo
January 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Catherine said…
Looks like an excellent way to start of the New Year Becca! :)
xo Catherine
January 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Truly, truly beautiful Becca.
January 2, 2011 at 5:09 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Such and sweet post..and cute kitty! I'm wishing you the best year ahead! I always love visiting your blog to see your amazing photos! ♥♥♥
January 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Pamela said…
Hi Becca!

I just love the photos of Shatzie especially the shot of the paw! Beautiful photos!
I also like those fingerless mittens your girlfriend made. Is that tea like a Chai?
Hope your remembering your mom with smiles and not too sad. It is always so hard when their birthday comes around.
Keep the dream alive Becca!!
Pamela :)
January 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Rosie Grey said…
Oh wow, what wonderful photos! And those photos of Shatzie - she's really a beauty! I think I'd spend most of my time taking pictures of her...!
January 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM
A Garden of Threads said…
I love these pictures Becca. I cannot crochet, not very talented with needles, only sewing ones.
January 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Carole said…
wonderful... have a very happy new year & here's to seeing more of your wonderful photographs :)
January 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Carole said…
wonderful... have a very happy new year & here's to seeing more of your wonderful photographs :)
January 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Lynn Stevens said…
How adorable!!!! Your little helper is just precious!
January 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Caterina Giglio said…
snow? did you really get snow??? lol
January 4, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Anonymous said…
That's just the best kind of lovin' help! What a beautiful helper!
Hugs,
Diane
January 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Sugar Lump Studios said…
beautiful photos Becca...I'm wondering if the photo is of Ham and Beans? My hubby is southern and likes to make them also...your kitty is gorgeous! :) Happy New Year!
January 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Designbygutschi said…
Cats and wool - are always funny.
Jutta
January 7, 2011 at 12:56 PM
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