h a p p y h o l i d a y s *

Sorry for the lack of post
I've been crazy busy with work and the book stuff
Just want to take a moment to thank you for all your support
To my dear husband, my extended family, my friends, readers, lurkers
Wishing you and your family happy holidays
Be safe and take care!

xoxo
Vanessa

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It was quite sometime ago when I knitted that infamous kusha kusha scarf. I'm reminiscing the fun of knitting with steel + wool again. I just cast on a shawl with habu stainless steel in mocha combining with malabrigo lace in pearl ten.

I got a new toy from P, a DianaF+ that I've been wanting for a long time. Just got my first batch of film back, only one turned out decent which is pretty disappointing. Nonetheless, I'm having tons of fun with it. Not being able to view the shots instantly kind of bugs me a little but I'm loving the viscerous effect of film + basic b/w prints.

Couple weeks ago, I scored a very cool vintage wooden spool from an antique store. Now, I'm completely obsessed with them. I found a bunch from etsy. The top large one is from ethanollie  and the tiny ones are so cute. I love that photo from seven poppies. 

cozy thermis

I've been enjoying working on a series of small things. Thermis is done. He's in love with it. Another close up shot here. I just bind off wurm. I made it less slouchy so that we both can wear it. It's really cute. I love it. I might even make another one. It's so quick and satisfying. A couple of photos at a new restaurant I'm shooting currently. I also help designed some linen coaster. It's really fun. I'm swatching a couple of new projects for fall. Will share some photos with you soon. Oh! and also my latest obsession. 

trip to habu headquarters

Olga and I made a quick trip to NYC habu headquarters earlier this week. Here's some images of the new items we saw at their show room. Aside from their amazing fibers, Takako the owner of habu brought in some beautiful textiles and small handmade items that I absolutely adore. The delicate sling bag that you see hanging on the wall is made out of a type of sheer netting like textile. I was a little bummed for walking away without getting one. The shibori cotton fabric is also another mind-bogglingly gorgeous new item. To read more about our trip, check out the Ori Ami Knits blog.

this week...

Thank you so much for all your support on the book. It's been such a pleasure reading all your wonderful comments and encouragement. Please come see us at fibre space next thursday if you're going to be around in the area. Today, I'm busy cleaning the house, packing for the trip.... and I thought it might be nice to sneak in a post before I leave.




I've been wanting to write a post about my experience growing succulents in our tiny apartment for awhile. But I haven't really had the chance to post anything with all the stuff going on lately. I might still do that at some point. I found a couple cool websites that I would love to share with you guys. Anyways, few days ago, I got some new additions for our house. The lady at the nursery said these air plants are really easy to take care. So I'll see how it goes.




We got a bunch of cool stuff from this week's farmer's market.  Some tiny little cherry apples and pineapple guava which I have never seen before. I've not try the cherry apples yet, they were just too cute to past on. They cost me like 50cents, I think. The pineapple guava definitely has some interesting flavor profile. The fruit have a juicy sweet seed pulp and slightly tart nearer to the skin. I read from somewhere that it was used to infused vodka. Interesting! We also got some yummy heirloom cherry tomatoes, winter melon, persimons and a bunch of other stuff.




Lastly, some knitting news... a hat that I finished for P during our many road trips using leftovers cashmere + malabrigo. The picture below is a new project - thermis that I just cast on yesterday. I wanted something simple that I can knit on the plane. Looking at the weather, it might come in handy if I manage to finish it before I land. Alrighty, I hope you all had a great halloween. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and happy all souls day!