the comfortable arts

What better way to soothe a jittery heart than with knitting? I found the book Weekend Knitting at the library yesterday. It is a lovely book with not only nice patterns, like these sweet cotton chenille flower face cloths below, but a sugar cookie recipe, tips for a nice bath, and how to have a lovely cup of tea. It is a very comforting soothing book! I am pleased to have come across it just when I needed it.

After work yesterday I had some time to spare and found this pretty necklace.

I needed a little retail therapy too and this fit the bill as being only $2.99 on sale at Le Chateau. I love it because it looks like a candy, it was dirt cheap and I love this springy green. After that I treated Paul and I to some sushi - mmm. On our way home through the park with our bikes we ran into Max our favorite rock and roll priest. It is always a pleasant surprise to see Max- he has a way of making things seem ok and is such an open non-judgemental soul.

About the title of this post--
"The Comfortable Arts" is a book spine I see in the bookshelves at work and I have always liked the images it conjours up. The book is nice too but it's the title I appreciate - it's quiet, cozy and homey- just what I need today. I have been reading the paper and drinking tea, surrounded by the cats. Paul rented a movie and is cosy on the couch. It's raining. I started knitting a funny granny style slipper with some cheap acrylic a friend at work did not need - it is sort of cute. Tonight my mum comes home from a 3 month long trip in Mexico and next week my brother comes for a visit. We'll have a full house and I can't wait. I miss my family and don't like when they are so far away.

Thanks for all the words of comfort yesterday! It is true. I had not looked at it like that before- a door closing does mean a new door opens.

Comments

[sarah]

Tania - I love those cute flower washcloths! What a great handmade gift those would make to tuck into a spa basket! I think I will have to buy that book now, if even just for those! Good for you for not being such a yarn snob as to not be able to use acrylic every now and then! : ) Also, I'm loving that green necklace. It reminds me of a giant Sweet Tart or a green Mento, hee hee!

[vegasandvenice]

What a beautiful three dollar find! I love it!

[tania]

yes i really want to make those flowers too!
and i love my necklace!
:)
cheers!
t

[vania]

I love those flower washcloths too - i made some when i first learned to knit as presents. And i think they're a fabulous self-care knitting project - you need to treat yourself! I'm also sad to hear about the layoffs, but agree that a new door must open...and
yes, i'm definitely in for dim sum. let me know when and where!

[krissy]

such a lovely book. i've borrowed it more than once from the library. (but have yet to make anything from it).

[jenny vorwaller]

oh! that neckalce *is* dirt cheap, but so pretty! a great steal! ;))

[Glau]

Hallo, Tania!
Sooo long time, huh? But I didnt forget you!!
I finished my doctor in february and since there I am trying to put life in order, what is not that easy :O)
I am glad I am here to look your new things and know about your news!
bye,
Glau

[natascha]

You necklace is beautiful!! I like the green!! It gives a positive vibrations!!

[tania]

:)
hee hee!