Yes, I am still here! I’m even still knitting (well, crocheting) but I have been working almost exclusively on Babette. I have finished 7 out of 10 sections. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make for the most interesting photos, but I’m getting there! It’s a good project for right now, because I find myself totally unable to focus on my other WIPs (I did finish the back of the Ocean Pearls Cardigan, but then I decided to take a break because I kept snagging the yarn.)
I really want to start the February Lady sweater, but I’m holding back until I finish something else. Stress in my life always gives me startitis!
We close on the house next Friday (the 11th) so I’m in desperate packing/planning/list making mode. The good news is that it looks like we have sold our condo, and for a better price than our first offer that fell through (contingent on the inspection, of course.)
I have made even more paint swatches, and I’m itching to stick them up in the house and live with them for awhile! I also wanted to show a picture of our new (old) stove.
Sorry for the terrible photo, but it’s a Chambers stove (I usually tell people it’s like Rachael Ray’s stove and then they get it.) It’s in working condition and needs only a few minor repairs – it belonged to Marc’s aunt and was cooked on every day up until a few months ago. The finish is in great shape, and it’s obviously been very well cared for. I have wanted one of these for a very long time (we had a retro stove like this at one point and I loved it,) so I’m happy to help keep it in the family! It’s still in his Aunt’s house, so we will go up with a truck after we move in to pick it up (we will also be visiting the Cincinnati Ikea at that time… I have been making a list for that as well!)
Once we move in I will be able to show more. My plan is to go room by room, starting with the parlor so that the piano can get moved in. I’m so excited to get started!
And I promise… next post will contain actual photos of my WIPs!
Green apples - Stitchywitch Creates 
Neat stove! When I saw the photo, I immediately thought of Rachael Ray’s stove (even before I read the next paragraph).
Good luck with the packing and moving!
Love the stove!
I think a new house counts as a WIP! The stove is fantastic.
Came across your blog last weekend and I’ve been catching up. I must say I’m envious of your new house, and I’m very glad to hear that you seem to have gotten your condo sold. That stove is gorgeous. I grew up in England loving all the old stoves there and I plan to own one someday.
I have serious stove envy. Oh, what a lovely stove, I want it!
So, so cool! What’ll you cook/bake first? 🙂