Blogging is such an amazing little trip because sometimes the most wonderful opportunities are presented because of a post. A few weeks ago I posted about buying a lovely print from Jennifer over at Littlebird. Through Jennifer's blog, I was introduced to the amazingly talented Helen and her fun blog zukzuk. The trifecta above shows the 'Weird Hair Feeding Birds" print I purchased from Helen's shop here . Helen then visited my blog and fell in love with my stripey socks. So a perfect deal was struck - I would make Helen socks in exchange for one of her wonderful prints. If you visit her shop, you will see she loves bright colors, has an amazing imagination and likes to have fun in her art - and she is a fellow Canadian. I had a wonderful yarn from Claudia's Handpainted yarn series in a bright, sunny colorway and I thought the yarn would knit up into perfect socks for Helen. Now I just hope they fit her (cross my fingers and toes).
On another lovely note, my blogging friend Tracy nominated me for a Brillante award:
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Wonderful links...and such gorgeous pictures today! The juicy-berry hues is intoxicating. Those stripey socks are so pretty as are the roses and artwork. You are so welcome for the award, I was so happy to be able to share it with you! :o) The blogging community is the best place to meet people all over, with vast interests & talents, and sharing all sorts! I've been blogging nearly two years now, and each week I'm still amazed by it all and everyone! Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))
Lovely socks and the print from Helen is so cool! Love the flowers too. And your blog is brilliant! :D
Isn't the internet just the most amazing thing? To be able to interact with so many talented and creative women gives a sense of community back, I think to a world that is becoming more and more introspective and isolated.
Raina, I just love your socks!
Ah perfect - talented creators sharing the love :o)
Gosh, her blog is lovely - thanks for the link!
I agree with Beth, it's so amazing to be able to make connections with like minded people in ways we never could have dreamed of a few years ago!
love that print and the way you put it together with the photos.
i totally heart the internet.
Hi, I came to you via your yellow week comment at Pancake Mama. I really don't like yellow but was amazed at how many yellow items we had around the house. If there's a Purple Week you'll be amazed at how much you'll find, even though you don't like it. Btw... I just love people who can knit socks...it's on my crafting wish-list!
ah, my blog guru, you are so kind.
the socks are delectable, maybe i should frame them instead of wearing them, they are pieces of art in their own right...
Lovely socks, I bet they are nice and warm in winter. you're very talented.
Gill
Adorable socks- congrats on the award :)
It is very exciting to be inspired by people from all over the world with similar interests and creative talents!
Maryxo
How fun to barter -- I love that! Those socks are beautiful!
bloggers are lovely people and doing an exchange like that makes it all worth while! Love the happy colours!
That's a nice print!
Seems like the perfect exchange to me! This online community is constantly amazing to me too...the people I've 'met', the daily inspiration I get...pretty incredible!
those socks are YUMMY. i love the colors...of the socks and the photos. and thanks for the links.
What a nice trade! Love the socks! Now I must go check out these shops!
i love blogging as i'm always excited to see who has read my post and leaft a comment. Your trifecta is so lovely and colourful, the picture is so sweet and i love your socks too. congratulations on your award. Jane x
What a great idea for a swap! The socks are glorious colours. Well done for the award too!
Congratulations, I think that your blog is one of few that is also pleasure to read, apart from looking at pretty photographs that you take.
great socks! i love the color themes you've got going on.
Congrats on your award and sharin the lovely links. Blogging is wonderful indedd and you do meet so many great people. I love your picture with the warm oranges, it reminds me of fall.
Happy picture taking this week,
Dy
seems like the perfect swap,
crazy hair for crazy socks : P
Beautiful burst of colour - so needed today!
Great swapping! I love the yarn you've used for those socks - very zingy!
Congrats on the award!!!
I read your comment about being scared of birds...I forgot to mention that I am not a big fan of other birds either. The sparrows in the nest by the front door are okay as they're outside and I'm indoors..and since they're so tiny, they're virtually harmless. But yeah, birds are gross and scary!!!!! Thanks for visiting my blog :)
Socks for prints, what a great deal! I love both items.
I love those colours!! I bought the same print from Helen. I was planning to give it to a friend as a housewarming but I can't bear to part with it!
Jacqui in Japan
the colours! and the socks!
makes me want to start knitting again!
Wonderful sunny fun socks! She is lucky - and so are you :)
Beautiful pictures.
Great socks!
Love your stripey socks - what gorgeous colours you have used!
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