I'm off on another shawl, Promise Me by Boo Knits. I've noticed a trend in my knitting: lengthy time spent with the Little Men; separation by 1200 miles from the Little Men; immediately followed by... a surge in shawl production.
Therapy, baby. Therapy.
Recently, we had the pleasure of attending one of our dear friend's 60th birthday celebration!
It was a Donut Party!! Patrice made dozens and dozens of homemade donuts to celebrate Mike's birthday. I think I want a Donut Party! LOL.
There were plates set in every nook!
And, only a few minutes after I took this photo, the table was COVERED with platters of hot, delicious donuts! And, man they disappeared in a flash. You had to be ready to elbow out the competition. LOL! So fun! I couldn't get Blogger to let me upload any more photos this morning, but you can see Patrice's versions of paintings from Soon's classes. The top one is the one that lured me into the watercolor world. Love 'em!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
blessings ~ tanna
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Homemade donuts would make a perfect party treat. I've never tried making them myself. We don't even have a Krispy Kreme around here!!
Another lovely "therapy" shawl on the needles!! Not to mention the little men on their way very soon. Their snow photos were so sweet. I love the sled!!
Best,
Bonnie
Yummm, donuts. I love them and no not allow them near me. sigh...
I doubt there will be a new watercolor in your future with the way the knitting is going. And this one will have more beads....you are brave...and very, very talented.
Being creative is therapy...and I realized after so huge losses that I wasn't recovering like I should because I wasn't being creative, what a creative God we serve, He knew, He is our creator.
Oh what a fun party..I need to remember that, my hubby is coming close to 60
I can't really quite picture you elbowing out the competition for donuts, but I am smiling as I try to get that picture!
Believe me, Donna: there was elbowing and I didn't come out on the short end of the deal! LOL! ;)
what a great idea!!! my hubby is the breakfast-loving king--I might have to steal this idea. (guess I'll have to figure out how to make donuts, first!)
love the color of the new shawl--so springy!!! happy weekending!!
Now that sounds like a party!!! would love to see those donuts (and taste too)ha
You'd better hurry with your new creation, they're coming soon...right?
Have a great weekend!
What a great idea for a birthday party! I have a big one coming up in spring and would be very happy if someone cooked up a couple of batches of doughnuts!
I look forward to seeing that gorgeous pink shawl.
Now that's my kind of party! What a great idea too. Her home is very pretty.
Your new shawl is going to be gorgeous. I understand your missing your grands, I'm missing mine badly and I can't see them until May.:( And they're all going through a rough time right now. I want to hop on the plane and go fix it, but I can't, it's not for me to fix, but I can pray and I have been.
How fun to go to a Doughnut party! Your hostesses house is beautiful! Those are great photos.
Hugs, Cindy
A donut party? I would have thought that was illegal! I guess if we limit ourselves to only one in a lifetime...
Shawl therapy. I like it. It's way healthier than donut therapy which may have been an option if I hadn't read this post before getting grandbabies! :)
Blessings, Debbie
Oh my, I love the shawl! I am going to be starting one today :) You never have to twist my arm to eat a donut.....
That's going to be another pretty shawl! Lots of beads again? Are you using the crochet method to attach them?
Donuts, yum! They should have made a big-0 birthday less painful, eh?
my mom made the best homemade bread, and as a treat, she often took the last remnants of the dough and we fried up donuts. YUM! this brought back memories!
I love that yarn and those beads! I need all the details on them, please. I have started a circular lace shawl called "Georgiana" from the Jane Austen Knits book.
I love that yarn and those beads! I need all the details on them, please. I have started a circular lace shawl called "Georgiana" from the Jane Austen Knits book.
Your friend must be good at making donuts to adventure to that many for such a special party! Loved having a look and especially the dishes warmed my heart! Very familiar from my childhood--my mom has the pink flowered set and the ones on the table were my mom good friend's. And I just adore the colors you choose for your knitting! Have a lovely weekend!
I looked your shawl up on Ravelry, it is beautiful. Can't wait to see your finished project.
My mom used to fry donuts for us on the weekends. It was always such a treat. What a fun idea. Your shawl is the most delicious color. Keeping busy does help the emptiness...hang in there and have a lovely weekend!
I want a donut party too - looked like so much fun! Sandie
Shawls are an inexpensive type of therapy when all is considered. I loved the idea of a donut patry. It really is original and I am sure that every chair in the house was happily occupied. Have a wonderful weekend, Tanna. Blessings...Mary
Won't be long now before the little men get there!
That's going to be another gorgeous shawl, Tanna - great color and I can see you're beading it, too. You make it look so easY!
A donut party - wow - that sounds great and fun for a birthday party! Something different than the same old cake. I'll be that was SO entertaining! I'll have to try that sometime~ have a great weekend!
A donut party sounds so fun! I LOVE all your shawls!
You are an inspiration... all the beautiful things you create.
Looks and sounds like a fun b.day party. What a creative idea to throw a donut party.
Reminds me of the Burl Ives
'The Donut Song'.
Have a great weekend.
Girl, you just make me smile! I'm coming down there!
The party idea sounds so fun! Patrice is brave to cook donuts for that many people! Your shawl looks like another beautiful creation. I love that color and soft yarn. Productive therapy indeed! Have a lovely weekend yourself. And what's up with Blogger giving us problems uploading photos? I'm having the same issue from time to time.
Your new shawl project is such a pretty color! And a cupcake party sounds like fun.
The shawl is going to be beautiful. Love the color! I would love to knit with beads. Is it hard to do? Do you have to thread the beads on before knitting.
Love my visit!
Marie
Dear Tanna, What a nice birthday party. I love the choice to have a donut party!! Everyone is so very food conscience that it is sometimes fun to be a kid again and enjoy the forbidden pleasures like a donut!
Blessings my dear, Catherine xoxo
I love the shade of the yarn you're using. Oh and beads.. fun!
A donut party sounds neat!
Now that's my kind of party, ha!
That sounds like a fun way to celebrate the big 60. Your friends have a lovely home. And your shawl is gonna be absolutely gorgeous! Have a great week. Tammy
OK, three things:
I think this new shawl might be a favorite of mine because you happened to find one of my favorite hues ever. I'm going to love it.
2. I love the idea of a donut party! That's exactly the kind of thing I like to do. (Stuff my face with things that melt in the mouth...)
3. I had wondered how the beach wedding plans were coming along. Your sand and surf masterpiece came out just beautifully, and I do hope you make another. The style is as pretty to me as the colors.
And OK one more... 4. I'm so excited for you that the Little Men are coming soon. This is going to be one wonderful event for you!!
BTW, have I mentioned that I'm sort of a wedding groupie and love wedding pictures? Yeah well, just sayin'...
Yum, a doughnut party! I want one of these too. Well, my birthday is coming up real soon...But who can I get to make me some doughnuts? Hee, hee, hee. I don't think I know anyone who knows how to make them...But I'd be happy with some from Krispy Creme's :-) Yummy! Can't wait to see your new shawl done. Love, love, love the color. Wishing you a wonderful new week my sweet friend.
Much love,
♥Ana
Good therapy if you ask me! Sounds like such a fun party..homemade donuts, YUM! ;)
Great post! Looks like a fun gang! And I want a Patrice kind of friend to make me donuts on my birthday in red glasses. Dang she is cute as can be!
XO Tracie
Such a pretty color for your shawl Tanna! A donut party... I have never heard of that before, but it sounds fantastic!! :)
Waht a fun idea! I think I want a donut party when I turn 60...a few years from now :)
I love your friend's house and her joie de vive!
That sounds yummy eh? I really like the table setting on the last photo. :)
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