Nothing makes me happier than when the poppies bloom. I love everything about these spunky plants their plump, fuzzy buds, their brilliantly colored, papery petals, their strong, wiry stems, and the heavy, seed filled decorative seed pods that follow the spectacular blooms. What started as one small plant has grown to a lush patch in my garden.
The past several months have been filled with secret knitting, so I've had very little to show on this blog. Most of that is done now, so look for new projects very soon. Until then I'll try to amuse you with what my kids have been up to.
1. Anders went to the prom. (Don't worry that's water in the martini glass. He was just trying to work the James Bond look.)
2. Izzy opened an etsy shop - CirclingSimplicity.
So far she only has a few things in the shop. The necklace above and a few silk screened t shirts. She plans to create quite a bit more this weekend, so if you like what you see be sure to favorite her stop and stop by next week.
3. Music, music, music. Anders & Sofie's band has been busy writing, recording and will soon be doing several performances in NYC and one in Boston. If you are interested in keeping up with what they're doing you can join their Facebook group.
Seriously. Anders those shoes MAKE the outfit. I'm sure his date will be thrilled. :)
Posted by: KnittyLynn | May 27, 2010 at 04:16 PM
I LOVE poppies too!! Those salmon pinkish you have are really wonderful!
Posted by: MiA | May 27, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Your kids are just so dang talented!
Posted by: whitney | May 27, 2010 at 04:37 PM
I tell ya - some fantastic gene pool your kids were swimming in. I think it's stellar how creative and yet how differently creative they all are.
Posted by: Anne | May 27, 2010 at 05:26 PM
I love your poppies! Such talented and lovely children.
Posted by: Cookie | May 27, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Those kids are ridiculously talented. And that song made me tear up. Greatness is just a moment away for them!
Posted by: Brianna | May 27, 2010 at 07:04 PM
I have some poppies in my garden and each morning I peer out to see if one has blossomed yet. They're such a treat, aren't they? And the flowers last such a short time.
Posted by: karen | May 28, 2010 at 03:08 AM
Anders is so dashing and the shoes are spot on.
Such creativity in your family -- kudos to you all.
Posted by: Christina | May 28, 2010 at 03:08 AM
I love poppies. I have one orange one that comes back each year but it doesn't grow. I think I need to buy some more!
Posted by: Carole | May 28, 2010 at 08:07 AM
OMG, the shoes! I love them! I could see Anders heading up a big band.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | May 28, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Your kids rock! They're fortunate to have a family that nurtures their talents and lets them shine.
Posted by: toni in florida | May 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Wow! Your kids are incredibly talented....(off to check out the etsy shop!)
Posted by: Liz Arrow | May 28, 2010 at 01:29 PM
I love the poppies photographs . . . I've always said that the next tattoo will be of poppies, but there's no way to get their transparent beauty quite right. PS - Love Anders' shoes
Posted by: Jill | May 30, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Planted poppy seeds in my community garden this summer.... hopefully they will be as lovely as yours!
Posted by: Ariane | June 02, 2010 at 09:45 PM