nunuland: knitting and reading...

a milo for ezra

a lacy scarf for a friend

and another puerperium for baby...

reading kate morton's debut novel "the house at riverton." i've been reading her three books from most recently to first written and i am excited about this one because it has received the most acclaim. all of her stories have similarities to them, involving wealthy english families living in large estates, a mysterious death, and best of all fascinating characters. her writing style is so lovely i sometimes just read a sentence over again because it was so well written. i've enjoyed each one as well as the other and am sure i'll be able to finish this one before we move and i have to return it to the library.

i've got a few projects going at once on the knitting front and hope to finish them all very soon. i think ezra will love to wear the vest in california where it's been in the 50s during the daytime! it's still in the 80s here at night time so i think we're going to enjoy wearing an extra layer or two. the scarf i am planning to finish today to bring over for the hostess of our thanksgiving celebration tomorrow. we are celebrating with nicola, tom, and sophia at their home. we are so grateful for them and all find it a perfect way to end our stay together on key biscayne with a celebratory feast. i hope you all have a warm and loving thanksgiving tomorrow and have much to be grateful for.

19 comments:

pinkundineNovember 23, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Wow, the colours in that Milo are absolutely fabulous! I love how they're almost spiralling up the body :)
amanda {the habit of being}November 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM
i just finished that book and LOVED it! and i do love that candy colored milo :)
Ren- Lady Of The ArtsNovember 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I LOVE books where a sentence is so well written you read it over again- that is my favorite!
ChelseaNovember 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Have I told you I'm so envious of your knitting skills? It's something I'd love to pick up once my kids are older. And by the way, since I've never answered either of your questions about living in Michigan or Salt Lake I will now:) I think you would think Michigan was pretty, it's so lush and covered in trees, BUT if you are not a winter person you might just hate it! It's 35 right now, and will be this temp at the warmest from now until April!! It can get a little depressing. Salt Lake is equally as pretty, but in a different way. I would say there is a lot more to do outside in Salt Lake, with the mountains. Great hiking, water sports, bike trails... but then you have the winter again, with LOTS of snow. It's not as cold as Michigan, and the winter is sunnier, but still cold and snowy. I bet you and your husband (as well as Ezra) would enjoy skiing and snow shoeing though? If you had a chance to do any rotations in Salt Lake I would take them. I think you would LOVE the all the natural beauty there, as well as the community. There's my two cents:) Happy Thanksgiving!
TairaNovember 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Many projects on the go at once - sounds like me! I love your milo, I am a few rows in on mine for my 2yr old. We don't celebrate thanksgiving over here but I wish you, your family and your kind hosts a very Happy Thanksgiving! x
TaraNovember 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I just started The Forgotten Garden. I`ve only read about 15 pages but already know that I am going to enjoy it. have a great Thanksgiving, Anushka.
Toadstool KnitteryNovember 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM
I can't see enough of your colourful Milo, so cheerful!! And I like the lacy work, are those bobbles in the middle??
MJNovember 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Lovely knits my friend!! The scarf pattern is beautiful. I didn't know the Riverton one received the most acclaim! I was going to get Distant Hours, but now maybe i'll wait to see what you think about Riverton....
happy thanksgiving Anushka!!
xo
JacquiNovember 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Oh My - what a great knitter you are. And that is the second mention of kate Morton today - hmmm.
Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Bending BirchesNovember 23, 2011 at 5:10 PM
such beautiful scarves!!!!!!!
Seaside SiblingsNovember 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Lovely knitting. Loving the gradient dye of the milo and the scarf is beautiful.
AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 7:41 AM
That Milo is great, I love the colours! Kate Morton seems really popular, I'm glad you're enjoying it!
AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Wow, so much going on!
Thanks for the book tip, I'll check what they have in our library.. and good luck finishing the book before the big day!
AndreaNovember 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM
I wish i could knit like that...I'm having a crack at crocheting a blanket for my baby but won't have a lot of success on the clothes front.
ShosannahNovember 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM
That is such a beautiful, colourful yarn and I love the patterned scarf.... So pretty :)
Lori annNovember 25, 2011 at 7:45 AM
oh wow that is going to be SO cute on ezra, beautiful knitting anushka! i love everything you've got going (for everyone else, i feel so selfish these days). i hope you had a lovely thanksgiving!
Andrea @ little bucklesNovember 25, 2011 at 2:13 PM
It's going to look amazing. Can't wait to see Ezra in it. Beautiful knitting as always :)
ElisaNovember 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM
The milo looks great! I just love those bright colors. Never heard of that author, but sounds like a really great book.
karenNovember 27, 2011 at 3:08 AM
As you know that book is on my list! Maybe for Christmas I will receive a copy. I love your Milo So cheerful :D