one thousandth post

This is my one thousandth blog post. How did that happen? I started this blog because I was jealous of Jeff's. Initially, I just wanted a place to show my mom what projects I was working on, but its become so much more than that. It has been four years, three cities, vacations, travels, and countless urban adventures. Some posts have been better than others, for sure, but I'm glad I started blogging. I like being able to see what I've done, and where I've been.

It seems like I should do something to commemorate the occassion, so let's do another giveaway. This time its going to be an 8"x10" print of any of my photos. Leave a comment on this post saying hi, you are awesome, your blog is lame, whatever. I'll pick a winner at random and then you can let me know which image is your favorite.

I've included a couple of my favorite photos here, but you can pick anything from any blog post or from my flickr site (although don't pick one of me, that's creepy).

There are a lot of choices! Let's say the giveaway is open for a week. Email me if you have any questions and thanks for reading!

bargain shopping + a giveaway!

Some items I picked up at the Jet Rag $1 sale (last frequented circa 1998) included a denim colored cinched shirt (above), and  flowered shirt (thinking of making this short-sleeved) below:

Pink plaid shirt:

and this adorable 60's number (sans ghastly yellow bow that was on the collar):

This was the piece I was most excited to find and the one thing I didn't try on (have you been? You wouldn't want to try anything on there either) and therefore does not fit. So, I'm giving it away! It would probably best fit a size 4 or 6 and is a tad on the shorter side, but not so much that the world becomes your gynecologist. Would you like it? It's very cute despite that fact that I didn't iron it. Just leave a comment here telling me why you want it, or what you'd wear it with, or just something random. Best answer wins!
Shipping is on me, so US residents only please. Thanks!

tea towel

Lucky me just won this tea towel from Enormous Champion via Claudia Pearson's blog. Thanks Claudia, Jason and Jordon!

evergreen winner

Heather sent me a photo of herself in the shawl she won - looks great! (photo by Anna Hurley)

Oh - and there is a pretty funny interview with Isaiah Mustafa (aka the Old Spice Guy) on NPR. Click here to listen and here for a bevy of You Tube videos where he personally thanks individual fans. Hilarious!

and the winner is....

Congrats to Heather!! Thanks to everyone who participated - I really appreciate all your very thoughtful comments!

last chance...!

It's your last chance to enter the 528th post giveaway!! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and this beautiful hand knit shawl can be yours! I can't make it any easier.....a winner will be announced at noon!

528th post giveaway!

HEY - It's my 528th* post and I'm celebrating by having a giveaway. The object of your affection is Evergreen, a knit shawl/scarf made by yours truly, just in time for summer (ha ha)! The shawl is made from an organic soy, cotton and bamboo fiber blend (Linea Pura by Lana Grossa for those who are interested). It's a grayish/silver-y color (not metallic) and can be worn with the point in the front or the back - I prefer the front, personally.

How do you win, you ask? It's easy! Just leave a comment on this post with something you like about this blog, something you want to see more or less of, or just something random! Be sure to include your email so I can contact you. The giveaway is open until noon on June 25th, at which I'll pick a winner at random. It's open to everyone - tell your friends!

Thanks and good luck!

Want to make your own? Search Evergreen on Ravelry.
*originally I was going to do this for my 500th post, but I didn't finish in time!