make something day sixty-six

Today I made: a doggy scarf for Six! Yes, he loves it. His birthday was yesterday so it's kind of like a late birthday present. The weave is so loose because it's finger-crocheted, meaning I passed on using a crochet hook and just used my thumb and index finger. It took a minute to get used to but it's really fun once you get the motions down. I used Homespun yarn by Lion's Brand, it's perfect for fingering because it's thick and bulky.

meow mow

I'm going to be busy this weekend and probably won't have time to make any new posts. However, I do have some new pictures on my flickr including these ones of my pretty kitty, Pele. I'm semi-happy with the way the photos I've uploaded have come out, but still finding room for improvement. So yeah, there's a little preview of some of my recent photo taking fun. I'm studying more about editing and photography, so I hope to have some better pictures soon.

 

with love, neena noel

saturday already

So, I haven't had access to a computer for the past couple days. I've been hanging with friends and family, taking a little vacation from home, but still working. I've started on some new projects that I hope to put up in my shop soon, some crocheted clothing (vests, shirts, ponchos) for the fall season coming up. I also, want to start making some more jewelry and actually putting it up for sale, so we'll see how that goes. And lastly I want to create a section of my shop dedicated to upcycled clothing and jewelry. I've started on that by dyeing some old jeans which are now shorts, and picking out pieces of old jewelry to made into something new and beautiful. As for now, this will all be postponed until I finish all of the orders that I got this week. Thank you everyone for buying handmade and taking the time to check out my blog.

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with love,

neena noel

ocean air

So, I know I made this blog and then stopped working on it, but I can explain! I've been enjoying the beach and hanging with friends, gathering some of summers inspiration. But now I'd like to get back on track. I'm still not completely happy with the way this blog looks, but I'm going to try to post almost everyday until I find a way to make it look the way I want it to. If anyone has any tips or suggestions let me know! I've created a new about page for my shop which I am very happy with right now. I've also updated my facebook and tumblr pages. Plus I've mainly been working on new designs for my shop, I put a few up today and I'm very happy with the outcome! I'll continue to work on designs as my mind is racing with ideas, but no one will ever be able to take me away from the beach:

 Another new love of mine is riding along the Ojai Valley Bike Trail. I can ride north to the post office and south to the beach. I might just sell my car :)

with love,

neena noel