museums and the flower district (which really isn't)

My friend Ellen and I went to the Brooklyn Museum.
It's a lot smaller than the Metropolitan Museum (my favorite)
so it's perfect if you only have a few hours to spare (we both woke up late haha).

I tried to look for a description for this piece but couldn't find one. However, it was beautiful in person!
It reminded me of Marie Antoinette's bed after an all night party. 

We went to the flower district which wasn't too far from Herald Square. Today it's only a block, but in the past it was much longer. It really looked as though a forest took over for a brief bit.

I tried out my new teacup!

I'm working on another afghan. I didn't finish the other (that one is going to take a while),
but I like to take on a few different projects at once so I don't get bored.

Originally it was supposed to be a baby blanket,
but I like the way it's coming out so much I just might keep it!

almost spring but not quite

It's definitely that time of year when you look outside your window and see it's sunny, your instinct is to dress light because it's spring. However, once you're outside, you realize it still feels like winter and that you probably should have put on that scarf after all. Such was the case yesterday but I didn't let it ruin what turned out to be a very nice day.

I went to The Homefront, a store that sells vintage items (both real and inspired).
They were having a sale and I couldn't resist buying a few things!

I love blue and white patterns.

This is such a great book! It constantly inspires me to try new things.
This time I wanted to try to crochet an afghan similar to the one shown:

Lastly, I painted these mini flowerpots. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with them yet!

what i've been up to today

Working on a new box which hopefully I'll finish soon!

My huge pile of yarn. There's so much of it but mostly from leftover projects.
I think I might have to make a quilt to use some of it up.

I love the colors in the bottom skein so much.
This photo doesn't do it justice but it looks like something out of a Monet painting.

My crochet hooks, not many but they get the job done.
There are also some buttons I'm working on in the top corner.

First post!

Hello bloggers! I'm Laura and this would be my brand new blog. I'm starting this as a way to keep track of all my crafting adventures. I'm also an unemployed would be social studies teacher. So basically, I have plenty of time on my hands to dabble to my hearts content. Well, at least until my parents kick me out. ;)