yes jess gigantic pom-pom (how-to)!

My friend Jess over at yes jess knits is kindly showing you how you can make a gigantic pom-pom like the one on this hat:

 AND...look at how CUTE she is:

 Head HERE for written instructions.

Head HERE to check out her sweet knits! 

and HERE to check out the hat shown above.

happy friday :) :) :)

more valentine's day things!

I couldn't resist posting Rifle Paper Co.'s v-day goodies!  They are so beautiful.  I feel like this holiday is such a good one for Anna to illustrate for, they pair so well together with all the whimsy and romance :)  I also wanted to highlight Yes Jess's knitted hearts!  They are so stinking cute (and...they are only $7!).  Check it all out:

(1, 3, 5) from rifle paper co.

(2, 4) from yes jess

inspired by: yes jess knits.

Jess and I went to school together and usually connected through similar music likings and maybe even one another's style from time to time (okay, at least I like/liked hers!).  Today, I am SO encouraged by the sweet knits that she makes, and the success that she has been having in making them!  Here are some of my favorite pieces of hers:

($38)

($76)

($28)

($10!!)

($32)

You can buy these lovelies HERE, check out her beautiful tumblr HERE, and check out her website HERE!

Also, Shanna Murray has kicked off the 2011 year with a wonderful desktop calendar (collaborating with Marina Porter):