Barns and Borders

To keep my hands happy during our Christmas getaway, I brought along a few new skeins of yarn and my sunburst squares crochet blanket. I had joined the squares at the tale end of last winter, then lost the urge to crochet on the brink of a finish. All year I've been awaiting the wave of yarny inspiration that seems to strike with cold weather. That and some new skeins of

Cascade 220

in natural! I think the project was meant for this holiday.

Over the past few days I've enjoyed the color and touch of vibrant wool yarns from this striking dark peach armchair. I can't imagine a more picturesque setting. Lots of light, peace and simple joys with a sweeping view of the mountains just outside our window.

By the way, if you have not yet discovered AirBNB, it's a fantastic way to rent a getaway space at excellent prices direct from home owners. I've been using it a lot for therapy trips. Here's a

special link with a $20 savings

code if you want to try it sometime. This Christmas we stayed in the bottom floor of a friendly retired couple's home on the border of North Carolina and Tennesee. It. was. perfect.