(Forbidden) Colors...

(the title is a reference to one of my favorite songs, 'Forbidden Colors' by David Sylvian)

A couple of days ago I did some shopping at Trader Joe's and found these gorgeous flowers. I can't remember their name (something with a 'P'?), but my Dutch friend who is married to an Australian assured me they came from Down Under.  <wink>

I liked them so much that I used them for my new header plus I immediately grabbed the chance to add some new more spring-like colors to the blog...

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So, it has been a quiet over here the last few weeks, but that was because big changes were (and are still) happening around us. Miss M. has decided on the college she would like to attend and now our youngest will move all the way to Los Angeles! She is Super Excited and we are super excited for her, but boy, that is far away! (a two and half hour flight or 18 hours in the car non-stop) This is something my mother-heart finds very difficult, but seeing her so happy makes it all worth while...

This also means that Mr. G. and I will be 'empty nesters' come late August, lots of changes.... (I don't do too well with changes, taking my time etc.)

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In the mean time I'm spending lots of time with my knitting,  a great way to deal with all these changes. I finished another pair of socks (here is one, but both are done now)...

And I've started a new project: the 'Low Tide' cardigan designed by Tin Can Knits. I bought fabulous yarn by Madeline Tosh (I've always wanted to use their wonderful colorways!) and cast on yesterday. Can't wait to see how it evolves...

an example...

It knits up quite dark, but has beautiful flecks of purple/ indigo in it.
The colorway is called 'El Greco'...

PS: Spring Break is here: Yahoo!  {smile}