These amazing images my look like oil paintings by a master but they are actually portraits done in yarn by Cayce Zavaglia. Seriously, yarn never ceases to amaze.

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I have to go. If you’re from the land down under or going to visit, hit up a place called Portman’s to see this amazing window display. Nikki Gabriel, a blogger, snapped this pic of their latest window display and it’s taken Pinterest by storm.

This has my creative juices going for a window display at the shop. Hmm whatcha think?

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A little stylish knitting eye candy for your day.

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I’m kind of obsessed with Pinterest these days. Have you discovered this world yet?

Pinterest is kind of like a big cork board online where you can “pin” various photos from sites you visit and categorize them into topic areas.  I find it to be an amazing source of inspiration for me and a way to go back and remember where I saw something, etc.

Warning: it is super addictive!

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I am so excited this year to be participating in and supporting the Salem Arts Festival this year. I’m doubly excited that we’ll be celebrating one of our very own, Michele Bonner. Michele has an amazing ability to manipulate fiber in ways you never dreamed possible but will be inspired to try.

The Salem Arts Festival is a super cool event celebrating all that is fantastically art-y in our city.  It’s held around town from June 3rd-5th and is a must see if you’re anywhere in our area.

Join us on Friday night June 3rd from 6-8 for a reception to celebrate her work. Her work will be on display in the shop throughout the weekend.

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I’ve become totally obsessed with Pinterest these days.  I’m finding an amazing world of new inspiration and artists.  Although it’s cold and dreary here today, I’m dreaming of sand beneath my toes and warm wind swept and water worn rocks.  Here’s how I’m coping with not being at the beach today with a bit of inspiration from a few recent “pins”.

I think I may have to add this sort of thinking to my knitting graffiti efforts. How wonderful would it be to walk along the beach and discover a gem like this?!

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To me, Peter Rabbit is the quintessential symbol of spring, earth, babies, and summer.  As you can tell I’m trying to will Winter out of here by infusing my environment with color and reminders that warm weather really is on it’s way.

Easter is also a favorite time of year for me.  I love the colors, the smell of the earth during that time, Easter egg hunts, Spring blooms, and family meals (oh and did I say chocolate bunnies and eggs). New displays are popping up at the shop in line with my state of mind. Here’s one of the latest to emerge.

I love the shelves behind the counter. They continue to offer me so many ideas for quick inspiration.

I love how yarn can take on the shape of or character of something else even before you’ve knit, crochet, or woven it.  The tiny tomato on the right is just a lovely ball of Rowan Wool Cotton with a little poof of green yarn sticking out of the center hole.

Lauren whipped up a few crochet veggies and we always have a few knit tomatoes handing around. Obviously right? I found the most amazing Peter Rabbit paper at a new love of mine in Topsfield MA called Absolutely Everything.

If you’re local, stop in and see, and for all my far off blog friends, I hope the photos make you feel like I’ve brought the shop to you!

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This is just wonderful. Don’t you think?

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Thanks to Caro at SpitYarn for pinning this and bringing it to my attention!

I’ve always loved traditional red work and red and white pieced quilts.  Just a drop of inspiration for the evening.

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