Happy Easter!

My wee one has hijacked my blog in order to say...

And...

Happy Easter!!

Does the hat look familiar? It's my cute little nephew wearing his Christmas sweater and bunny hat from Auntie Carissa. Awww. So sweet.

Happy (belated) Easter, Everybody!

It's gonna be someone's birthday!!!

Since I know all of you out in blogland (or at least my sister and mom) are asking yourselves the big question: What should I get Carissa for her birthday? I decided to help you out with some ideas....

Knitting Books


Domiknitrix









Naughty Needles












Stitch 'N Bitch Nation







Stitch 'N Bitch: the knitter's handbook







Knitting Stuff

Retractable tape measure

An adjustable dress form

A row counter (preferably one I can put on a string with some amount of ease)

Fun stitch markers (Zephyr Style has cool ones....or I'm sure a crafty person could make some)

9 balls of Patons Classic Merino Wool in a pretty color
OR
10 balls of Lion Brand Wool Ease (the worsted kind) in a pretty color
so that I can make this


Cupcake and Baking Stuff



Crazy About Cupcakes









Pampered Chef Decorator Bottle Set

Pampered Chef mini muffin/cupcake pan

Pampered Chef small spreader

Other fun cupcake supplies (decorations, cupcake liners, cake decorating kits)


Other Fun things I'd dig

Funky cool or stylin' clothes

Funky cool or stylin' accesories

Superchic[k]'s new CD: Beauty From Pain 1.1

Republic of Tea Traveler's Tins

Republic of Tea Mango Ceylon Tea

Republic of Tea Pomegranate Green Tea

A ceramic tea pot (preferably of at least 22 oz. capacity...Republic of Tea has some cool ones)

(Heck I just like Republic of Tea)


So thanks for checking out my list. I know in some cultures making a similar list is considered rude. Please know that I have had at least 3 requests recently for this list so I figured this is the best way to share the info. If you are offended, here's a picture of a cute baby to cheer you up: