Elemental Stitches

Autumn in California

We donned a new hat and warm sweaters this evening for a little walk outside.  Autumn is much more colorful here then I thought it would be.  I figured this is the city.  They would have planted all Fruitless Mulberry trees or something.  But no, it seems like builders and landscapers used a bit of forethought when planning the neighborhoods here.  All of the color makes the city look a little like a painting.  Here are a couple pics from our walk.

I think these beautiful leaves belong to a Persimmon tree.

The new hat is a version of the Star Crossed Slouchy Beret.  I tried to make a smaller version to fit my daughter, but it didn't turn out like I expected.  It certainly is not a beret.  Overall, it came out fine.  It looks similar to the original, but this one sticks up a bit more.  I am not sure an adult would love the look but its cute on this kindergartner and we both love it on her.

Saturday - Saratoga Farmers Market

Went to a great farmers market today in Saratoga, Ca.  I will definitely be coming back here!  The prices were fantastic, people were friendly and their was loads of local organic food.

Photos From Last Week

I have had friends and relatives staying with me for the past 3 weeks straight!  The last visitors, my mom and brother, left a couple days ago.  I enjoy having people over, but I am happy that things are getting back to normal.

I didn't take many photos last week.  Sometimes you have to put down the camera and mingle with people instead of just documenting them.  Here are my two favorites from my trips around the bay.

My mom and brother had never seen the Golden Gate Bridge so we took some time to stop by the lookout point right before you cross the bridge.  It was cold and windy and their were masses of people.  I heard languages I have never heard before.

We also took a trip to Vasona Lake Park in San Jose.  It is worth a stop if you want a inexpensive place for the kids to have a blast.  Parking is $6, but there is a river to play in, a lake with boats and other fun things to rent, a carousel and train ride for $2 each, and lots of geese to watch.  They even have a food stand. 

The garden has gone wild!  If you have been watching the left sidebar you will see that I am up to 5 pounds harvested since Summer Solstice!  That number is about to get WAY higher.  Check this out!

Next post will be my chemises, I promise!