Valentine's day cookies delivered yesterday, and I had a catchup chat with A. next door. She was happy to see me, because her husband is in India for most of the month, so she is alone with the kids. She said she does feel safe, though, in this neighborhood, with people close by, so I was glad to hear that. It's a quiet area.
And finally the socks are done, this pair seemingly a long running feature.
I finished it to this backdrop, reliably good Donna Leon.
And continued with the lacy scarf. I'm getting to know this stitch pattern well enough to know when it gets off track and fix it, always a good sign.
And I just have to show you this painting which just flooded my mind with meaning and calm
Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I plan to.
DeleteBeautiful socks. Someone's feet will feel like dancing in them, I'd think. Loved the painting too!
ReplyDeleteI hope they'll be well received.
DeleteThat's going to be one lovely scarf.
ReplyDeleteI think the painting would make a very good jigsaw.
That's a funny idea about the jigsaw puzzle. Yes, I think it would. Details.
DeleteVery lovely picture and very calming, makes me want to pick up my painting stuff again and have a go!
ReplyDeleteYes, a good artwork will do that. I hope you will.
DeleteThe painting reminds me of an English village. I'll be interested in the vegetable stew.
ReplyDeleteIt looks Japanese to me, probably because I'm influenced by the artist's name. I'll blog about the stew.
DeleteI thought the tree made it look Japanese.
DeleteHope it’s a great day.
ReplyDeleteMost of them are around here.
DeleteGreat socks and you're a great neighbour.
ReplyDeleteI have good neighbors, too.
DeleteThe painting does have a calming vibe with the trees budding like it is spring.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the tree.
DeleteGreat job on the socks. Someone will appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteI hope so.
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteHaving only recently joined the sock-making club, I heartily approve of these! YAM xx
I hope the recipient will, too.
DeleteLove the socks. I wish I had a neighbour like you when I spent many days and nights alone Hubby worked long hours in the truck and I was ever so lonely
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have good neighbors. I've lived alone for many years, nobody ever coming home again. But I'm not really lonely. Different folks.
DeleteI like the painting.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite photographic
DeleteLiving in a safe neighbourhood is indeed a blessing. Sadly too many women don't have that.
ReplyDeleteYour socks, as always, are gorgeous.
One thing women struggle with is earning enough to afford a safe neighborhood, true.
DeleteThose socks will light up some shoes, for sure.
ReplyDeleteThey're definitely bright!
DeleteI just finished that one and it was good. I do love Leon's books. That scarf pattern is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm always glad to find a Leon I haven't read. And it's helping the scarf along.
DeleteSo glad you pointed out what compelled you to share the painting, Liz. Embiggening it, I can see that it is a very calming and pleasing picture. Am interesting in the meaning it holds for you.
ReplyDeleteThose points of light are really important.
DeleteNice socks! You've reminded me that I promised RC a new pair for Christmas so I'd best get on with them before it's his birthday.
ReplyDeleteWhen I looked at the painting I was struck with wondering what was going on behind those lighted windows.
There are narratives inside those houses, yes. Which Christmas did you promise for?
Deletehah ha - you're right, I didn't say WHICH Christmas!! Good one!
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