Try Harder My Love

I follow a lot of online happenings. It’s a big part of my world. This rosy red morning, a poster made its appearance all over my world. Many of you have told me that you enjoy the words I post. That makes me feel happy and loved. Thank you. I am a devoted writer, and I don't write for free (except here).

It doesn’t make me happy when something I've written pops up on another post, or in print without my byline.

When I can, I send a tactful note about recognition and attribution. Sometimes it slides away from me. Sometimes it makes a difference. Sometimes it doesn’t.

Along comes Pinterest and I fall blindly in love. Head over heels, I’m pinning away. I have two accounts, one for business, and one for pleasure. Inspiration is image driven, and I cannot contain my sincere love for the luscious photographs. In the blush, I try to find the source of my image affections and share pins with my world.

I will try harder.

How about you?

Please share with love.

Drumming and Pinning

Have to keep drumming...

Like/Love

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...and no, I did not contribute to emptying those drums (...maybe just a sip)

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Pinning

Have you also discovered my latest obsession? Pinterest!!! I just started a page (will get the button up here soon)...the photos are dreamy. I'm pinning absolutley incredible images on my Pinterest page. Prepare to be hooked.

It would be so nice if you would like/love Econesting on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Photo: from Facebook

New Year Wishes

Photo used with permission: Juliet R. Harrison Photography, viagra ed design: Lainey Fink

Knitting's Finest: Cashmere

Can I just say right here, right now that if given a choice, I would always choose cashmere. Always. Sounds so snooty...and I am not, but cashmere trumps all...especially to knit with. Jade Sapphire cashmere is spectacularly soft and toasty. It is the cashmere du jour. If you are looking for a present for a sophisticated knitter, these Jade Sapphire Kits are equivalent to most elegant holiday tree toppers. Each of the kits comes with seven incredible stitch pattern designs for scarves and 350 yards of sumptuous worsted weight (no tiny needles required) cashmere.

Are these scarves irresistible or what?

Photo: Manly Scarf Kits via Purl Bee

So You Want To Be An Artist

Life is so busy right now that posting has succumbed to "a picture is worth a thousand words." Can you tell that from my last post? There's so many posts in my head that I would like to grab a cup of tea (or wine), sit by the fire and write and write for hours. That time will come, but not now.

Both my kids are artists. My daughter is a graphic designer and my son is a musician. When I saw this poster, I could not contain my hysterics.

My dad would have gotten a kick out of this. He was an artist too.