Rather than beginning my post with apologies or explanations for disappearing from the blogging world, I’m going to jump right in and bring this baby back to life! I think a giveaway is the perfect way to celebrate, don’t you??
Since I’ve been ‘gone’, I have learned how to knit and am really enjoying making scarves for family and friends. I’ve discovered the joys of really luxurious yarn, the fun of trying different types of needles, the friendship of my local knitting group and the satisfaction that comes with completing a knitting project.
I’ll start with sharing photos and then get to the fun of the giveaway!
This is Elliott’s scarf. When she saw me knitting scarves for gifts, she decided she needed one, too. This bamboo yarn is so pretty and soft that I cranked this baby out in just a couple of hours.
This next was started out to be a scarf for yours truly, but I quickly discovered that I hadn’t ordered nearly enough yarn, so it was turned into a shrug for my girl.
This blue one is for my step-daughter. She hasn’t seen it yet, but I hope she’ll love it. When I found that blue yarn, I knew it had to be hers. (Elliott had to model it. 😉 )
And then there is my true love that I finished this morning. This yarn just couldn’t be more ‘me’ if it tried.
Now…
Would you like a scarf? Would ya? Are you sure?
Good.
I’m giving away a very simple but lovely wool scarf in fun fall colors! It can be yours!
To enter: Leave a comment telling me what you would like to see in the future on my site or what you would like to see changed on my blog. It’s that easy! Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! Tell your dog!
Contest will close Wednesday, October 7th at 5pm central time and the winner will be announced soon after. Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you in case you win!
We have a winner! I used random.org to choose a number from the entries I received before time was up and our winner was comment #4….Amelia!!
Thank you all so much for you input! It was really fun and interesting to hear your thoughts on my blog and I will work on these ideas. Keep your eye out for another giveaway coming up soon!
change nothing! I love your blog!!!
and I would love a beautiful scarf 🙂
Scarfs are beautiful. Love your blog. Welcome back!
scarves… NOT scarfs… LOL 🙂
More sexy hair photos!!!! (like the FB profile pic) 😉 I’ve only gotten to browse your site a couple of times, but I love it and wouldn’t change anything either. You rock girl!
Even though I already have one of your scarves I’d kill for another. 🙂
I’d love to see more of your crafts, housekeeping tips and fashion stuff. I know you do fashion right!
Gorgeous work! I’d love to see more tutes! 🙂
I just started getting into scarves and would live to learn knitting tricks!
Plus, Oct 7th is my birthday, so I’m hoping the birthday gods prevail upon me to win your beautiful scarf!
I love your crafty ideas and recipes.
I love your blog, I’m glad it’s back! 😉 More pics of your cute kids?! lol
Love your blog.. More pics of your beautiful scarves!!!
:)Love your blog!!
That shrug just turned out WAY TOO CUTE! And you finished it just in time for this weather, too!
I would like to see more crafts.
And YAY for starting blogging again! I was JUST on your site 2 days ago and almost msg’d you to tell you to post more. LOL
I don’t know which is cuter- your projects or your model! Seriously- she kills me. I would love more Abbie-tested recipes and green tips!
Oh- and the first picture of elliott looks SO much like Alex!
OMG Abs those are awesome!
I’m pretty sure that I have some of the blue yarn or similar yarn still in a box somewhere.
I love your blog! So pretty! Don’t change a thing.
Pretty scarves. You are very talented.
Elliot is the perfect model. Too Cute!!
Beautiful scarves! It’s been forever since I’ve picked up my needles.
Well, I love checking into your site and checking out all the crafty things I only wish I could do. I would like to see more detailed how to’s and more yummy recipes. I don’t think I would change anything!
I would love to read about the changes you have made in your life since going green and how you think your home, family and life have changed, too.
And I wanna win that scarf! It’s beautiful! 😉
I’d love to see more craft stuff because I have NO creativity whatsoever!!! But I think the best part…is the adorable 2 year old model! *grin* More pics of the kiddos!
And I’d TOTALLY love that scarf, it’s gorgeous!
Love your blog. I always check to see if you’ve updated it. The only thing I’d like to see is more tutorials. I love em! The scarves are gorgeous!!!!
Just get back to blogging and that’s enough for me 😉 BTW…I’m so not telling my dog about you! She’ll see these scarves and shrugs and want me to make something for her 😉
I’d love to see more recipes…and pictures. Pics, pics, pics, please!!
I would love to see recipes, crafts, housekeeping ideas, and fashion. I enjoy your site. You are so gifted. I’m proud to be your friend.
I’ve enjoyed my first look at your blog. I really liked the mini drawer craft tutorial and would like to see more of that kind of stuff. I also enjoy green cleaning advice.
I was just about to say “Tutorials!” Those are always great. And how about some photography tips? Hey, how about talking also about life way far out in Texas too! I miss it there….
Abbie — Have I told you lately how much I love you? You are my idol! Anything you post on your blog inspires me. What I like best is the tutorials. I would love a tutorial on hairbows…my technique isn’t working well.
I think we should skype a knitting group (or other craft).
I LOVE your blog and all your tips! I got myself a knitting kit to learn how so I would love to see some tips from you on how to knit. I am a lefty so sometimes it is hard to switch everything around to my view. I have the desire to live more green but would need some “baby steps” to start. So I guess just more more more from you!! I think you are great and love the pictures and the backgrounds that use as the setting. Thank you for sharing! And I would love to win the scarf but anyone would be lucky to win it…just keep the tips coming!!
I’ve been on a bit of a blogging break too, so I get it! I adore those scarves — I tried my hand at knitting last year but have gotten out of the habit. This makes me want to jump back in 🙂 I love your recipes, pictures, tips, and now scarves…so I wouldn’t change a thing! More of the same, please 🙂
Elliot is such a little doll. I think you do a great job on your blog. I love your recipes so maybe those.
Scarves are beautiful! I’d like to get more easy, quick delicious recipes. 😉
and any advice you have for 10.5 month old babies who are learning to throw fits!
Hi Abbie!
Love your blog. I actually made my first pinch clip using your tutorial. 🙂
I noticed your baby girl’s hair is adorably curly, and so is my girl’s! (hehe) What do you use in it to get the curl definition? Maybe curly baby girl hair tips could be added to your blog???
Love that scarf. I need a new one for this fall. 🙂
~Sara
wouldn’t change a thing! my favorite things are your recipes, tutorials, and your pictures!!! that pretty much sums it up!
Great knitted proejcts. I cannot identify the yarns used – Would you share, please?
Soooo pretty! I too would love to see more recipes. You always make me salivate. 🙂
I agree with Kristie! More of your recipes, tips, tricks, housekeeping (lord knows I need it!) and fashion. You know you’re one HIP mama!
My dog would LOVE the scarf but I would have to steal it from her! Recipies are always good!
I would LOVE a made-by-Abbie scarf! I love your blog as it is, but I can always take more of your amazing recipes… and pictures… I LOVE pictures of your crafts and especially of your beautiful little model-girl!! 🙂
I would like you to show us how to knit!!!!! (Ok or just show me-which means we need a date night! However, not sure how much knitting we would get done!) Well no matter what – glad to have the green wife back! LOL!
Darn, I missed it. 🙁
I do love your blog as is and with lots of photos.
These scarves are awesome, btw and the pic looking over the gate is darling!
Abbie, I just wanted to say Hi!! Love the scarves and the colors are awesome!!
Hugs,Cyndi