Pushing through the uglies

Well - yesterday I almost tossed my Kauni. I hit an orange-red violet combination and frankly - it was pretty disgusting. I almost tossed (in fact I ordered 2 new skeins of the yarn which I have since bequested to my sister). After a pep talk from my KAL buddies - I closed my eyes and pushed thru the ugliness and came out through the back door only to find this pleasant surprise:



This sweater takes a lot of "blind faith" and stamina. But I think it will end up to be a masterpiece. Maybe? I have about an inch to go before the armhole steeks and there's no turning back now. And note that the corregated ribbing is still curling despite the German twisted cast-on. Oh well - hope that some steaming will take care of that.

Also wanted to flaunt another new addiction of mine - Vera Bradley Java blue.. In the last month - I have purchased a Lindsay, cosmetic bag, wallet, and checkbook. All but the last on ebay. Can I say I LOVE this print? Here is my collection:



These items are so nicely made. Very sturdy, can be washed in the machine. I think I can use them all year round. The print isn't too summery. LOVE THEM!

I am trying to kick a stomach bug this weekend. Who knows where I picked it up - maybe at the doctor last week (had my blood drawn for cholesterol test). Some days I think I need to just stay home.

Have a great week! Since next week is the Harry Potter book 7 release - I need to get lots done before then. I will be immersed in HP once it comes and Kauni will come second!