The College of Arts and Crafts: Update!

It has ben bitterly cold here in Virginia (as well as the rest of the country) for these past few days, so I have mostly been inspired to sit on the couch, watch LOST, and play with all of my scrap yarn. Tonight I finished a little winter bonnet inspired by this one I found on "A Beautiful Mess". I tried out a couple of new knitting techniques: provisional cast on, kitchener stitch, and an attached i-cord. I also made the pompom with a homemade cardboard pompom maker. I think I'll invest the $5 to get a real one. I used leftover bits of Lion Brand "Think n' Quick" yarn in raspberry, fig, and oatmeal.

The cold weather has had me thinking a lot about shoes and spring. I have been on an epic journey to find a pair of weather boots that are functional, classic looking, and not a goofy color or print. apparently, I am not the only one looking for these boots, because everywhere I have gone, they have been entirely sold out. Any suggestions? This cold snap has also made me more than ready to shed my coat leggings, and thick scarfs. I am SO ready for april.

Here are some things I'm lusting over at the moment:

This little dress is adorable, and I'm thinking I may have to make a stop at my neighborhood Urban Outfitters to give it a try on pretty soon.

Urban Outfitters

Another Urabns dress. I think thai I might attempt a diy version of this one with an old floral sheet, and a dark green t-shirt.

Urban Outfitters

There is nothing I love more than a pair of leather boots. I already have two pairs of Frye boots, but I am hankering for another. How about these beauties? If only I had a spare $500...

Frye

Perhaps a more viable option would be this pair, which I found on sale at Nine West this weekend. I didn't buy them, but I'm seriously thinking about going back tomorrow.