The Perfect Day

Yesterday was a really fun day and my birthday. I got up early and went to a local bakery, where I had my favorite, a cheese roll. So good, but not very healthy, I'm sure. From there I walked over to the Japanese Tea Garden. I have been meaning to visit for weeks, but just haven't made it.


It was so beautiful and peaceful. I love it! It was pretty crowded for a weekday morning, but not too bad.

In the afternoon I decided to check out a local yarn store. What a great store! There was so much yarn of all types stacked from floor to ceiling. They had all of my favorites and lots more to try. I had a some birthday money (thanks to Joel's mom and grandmother!), so I picked up a few things.

Cascade 220: 2 skeins of the lighter color and 1 of the darker. The colors are a little off here, but you get the idea. This is for the two-toned ribbed shrug in Fitted Knits.


Three skeins of Noro Silk Garden. The colors are off here, too. This is for More Stripes from the latest Knitty. There is quite a bit of orange in this colorway. I'm not really a big orange fan, but I think it goes well with the other colors.


I've already cast on for the shrug--not a very exciting photo! I have a bunch of works in progress right now... maybe too many.

I spent the rest of the day hanging out with my husband. We went out for some drinks and dinner... the perfect way to end the day.