Rio for Haiti

Happy Wordless Wednesday... or snow day ... or hump day... or whatever you are calling today! I do have a few words to share with my photos for today...

Jordana Paige held "Handbags Help Haiti," an imperfect bag sale on January 27. All bags were priced at just $50 each and 100% of the sales were donated to Doctors Without Borders Haiti relief... $15,150 total! I took the opportunity to help and purchased my first JP bag, a Rio in red.

She arrived yesterday and I couldn't be happier, although she is bigger than I expected! I had thought this might be my new every day purse, but its definitely tote size! The "imperfections" for the bags in this sale ranged from scratches and dings to missing buckles and feet. I'm happy to say the only boo-boos on my Rio were some extra strings dangling from one handle's stitching (easily removed) and maybe two pin head size "dings" on the back - barely visible (I could've even done that myself when I was flipping it all around)!

Of course, you know what happens when anything new enters the Lapdog household...

Rio is offically Lola-Approved...

Team Ravelpaws

Is everyone ready for the Winter Olympics to begin? How about the Ravelympics (okay seriously now, if you're a knitter and not on Ravelry yet, I'm not even going to appologize for these all being Rav links)?

I am a proud member of Team Ravelpaws 2010, with two entries in the WIPs-Dancing category (UFOs that have not been touched since at least January 12). Given the number of WIPs I have piled to the ceiling all over the house living room, I thought it was the best event for me.

I'm going for the gold with Colonnade, which really should have been finished last fall. I know I tossed it aside for some good reason... just don't ask me what is was.

I'm also entering my double knit headband, which has been monopolizing my size 7, 16" circs for far too long now. Seriously... I took this double knit class in August, 2007! I've thought of frogging this several times, but really want to finish it.... what better time than now?

So, what event are you participating in?

Fill 'er In

TGIF... time for some Fill-Ins...

1. I know more than you think I do; but I also know there is still so much more to learn.

2. March is the longest month. We don't even get a long weekend!

3. You can't help but smile when you see a wagging tail... or 2... or 3.... or 4...

4. Knitting mojo; bring it on!

5. Where have you looked for that perfect Valentine's gift?

6. The Lapdog Creations bumper sticker is now available, as are many other LC logo items.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a new episode of Ghost Whisperer, tomorrow my plans include watching the Bud Shootout and Sunday, I want to see the Saints kick Manning's butt!

Let Sleeping Girls Lie

Is it finally almost Friday? It sure has been a long week, but it is time for Dogs on Thursday, so let the photo line up begin...

I'm not sure if Tut was admiring Lola's pillow or wondering why his face wasn't on it...

When you see this, its best to quietly grab the camera and then let sleeping girls lie...

Zeus was just minding his own business, when his crazy brother thought he should jump over him... which prompted a big "hhrruufff..."

One Down, One To Go

Happy Wordless Wednesday! Alpaca mitt #1 is finished (Ravelry project page is here).

The photo on the left is actual color... I lightened the one on the right to help show the cable pattern (and yes, it was snowing again when I took these pics this morning).

These are the most uber soft things ever (first shearing baby alpaca and alpaca/silk mix) and now I can't wait to finish mitt #2! Lola highly approves...or maybe she just thinks alpaca smell yummy...

Get 'em While They're Hot

Did you know that you can scoop up your very own Lapdog Creations shirt, sweatshirt, tote bag (perfect for knitting), doggy tee, coffee mug, travel mug, keychain or magnet? Get 'em while they're hot!

Thank You Contest Alert! This is the best kind too, because everyone can "win." How would you like a set of Lapdog Creations stitch markers? As a show of thanks, I will send a set to anyone who purchases a shirt, sweatshirt or tote bag between now and the end of February. All you have to do is purchase it from Zazzle, then post a picture of yourself (or whomever you purchased for) wearing it on your blog or facebook page... then send me a link. (If you don't blog or facebook you can also email me the picture)...

Edited 2/3/10 Please note if you wish to order, these current coupon codes are available from Zazzle: 10% off T-shirts Code TSHIRTS10OFF ..... 15% off 3+ mugs Code MUGS15SAVER1 ..... 10% Off Orders of $50 or more using Code LOVETOZAZZLE

Grab Your Seat

TGIF! Its Fill-Ins time...

1. Wouldn't it be easy to say screw it all and walk away.

2. This season of 24 is proving to be better than ever!

3. I love the taste of chocolate covered strawberries.

4. There is never any place to sit in the living room because the dogs take over the couches.

5. The first thing we're going to do is stop and smell the roses.

6. The kitchen sink constantly goes drip, drip, drip; I can't take it anymore.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a new episode of Ghost Whisperer, tomorrow my plans include a 4 year old's birthday party and Sunday, I want to relax!