There is a dye-along on the "I'd Dye For Britain" group on Ravelry at the moment with a theme of "Inspired by flowers". I quite fancy taking part, so I took some pics in our garden yesterday.
They reminded me how lovely the plants still look, even as they turn towards autumn.
We could never have predicted, back in 1996, that thirteen years on we would be living in our lovely home near the fabulous Cornish coast with our 2 beautiful daughters. I couldn't imagine it any other way, nor do I want it to be.
Apparently the 13th anniversary is associated with Lace, Furs and Textiles, Hollyhocks, Citrine, Malachite and Moonstone. I think I'll stick with the Textiles bit..
I've discovered a couple of quick projects that I'm loving at the moment.
These stretchy knit hairbands are made with oddments of 4ply yarn - great for sock remnants!
I'm finding that yarns with a little give are best for this. The most successful one so far has been using Panda Cotton Print which incorporates elastic nylon.
My DDs are wearing them and asking for more for their schoolfriends, and I've sold one on Etsy.
I see many more of these in my future!
The other quick project (although not a fast as the hairbands) are these ladder yarn necklaces - just beautiful!
I wear mine lots, and I'm now making other colours too. One is listed in my Etsy shop currently. What do you think?
..to knitting and wearing these ladder yarn necklace/cowl type thingies!
They are so light and soft when they're on you forget they're there, but they still keep a little warmth around the neck. 
