Hello from summerland!

How, how did we get here?...and why is it that so many of my posts lately begin with my utter bewilderment at the rapid passage of time? I've decided that it must just be the way of things in the middle of the middle of life...So much going on at any given time, my little birds not so little now and flying off in all different directions at once, and me watching in wonder, and most of the time in gratitude, that the curve balls life throws our way are so outweighed by the goodness that surrounds us and that is this life of ours.

Last post, way back in May (I know...I know...don't judge), I shared a little peek at some secret knitting that's been occupying my hands. I will get to share the full reveal soon, but in the meantime I want to share someone else's knitting. Way back last July I was introduced (albeit virtually) to a very talented knitter. Talitha and I were paired up to do a pattern project for Malabrigo~so, SO exciting! Talitha is a truly inspired designer (you can check out her designs here)and one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Her new ebook, The Great Deep was released earlier this month and I am anxious to share all of its loveliness with you. All of the designs were inspired by the sea and the life contained therein.

For starters there's this fun headband...

And these bright purses...

And then there are the sweaters~four in all! One...a darling, goes with everything bolero, perfect for throwing over your shoulders on cool evenings...

Two and Three...theses bright and fun pieces...a vest and a beachy pullover...

Note: June 26~I have just discovered that somehow the rest of this post has gone awol taking all of my links to Talitha, etc. I was sure it posted originally but maybe not...harrumph! I can't recall exactly what I said but I know it included this...
I am crazy for the color and stitch pattern of the turquoise sweater—so bright and fun! And last but not least there is one more vest. Four garments and two accessories in all!...Want to see the last one?...check it!...

This is just the kind of sweater that is perfect for going right from spring and layered-up all the way through fall. So fun! See what I mean, this is one amazing designer!

Back to the lost content of this post...I also probably mentioned that I was heading off to tnna for a few days. I did and am back home again and it was wonderful. I'll do the full recap soon but for now it's off to bed. I just wanted to make sure I got the main ideas of the rest of the post to you as soon as I discovered it had gone missing. So, so sorry for the confusion. Let's try this again...

~xoxo~

alison