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While I was in Salt Lake City, a good work friend and beer-buddy of mine bought me a Utah souvenier.  A Polygamy Porter mug.  This is a reference to a Utah brewed beer that is popular (at least for its name).

As it happens, when I got back home, the Vancouver office was having a “funky mug contest” to promote earth day. The idea being that you should bring a coffee mug and dishes to work instead of using up the disposable cups.

I entered the polygamy mug, but alas it did not place amongst the finalists.  However, I did receive many compliments.  Better luck next year!

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While browsing around Etsy, I saw these beautiful handspun pussy willows made of merino wool and cashmere.  I remembered that my mom used to always pick pussy willows when we were younger, and I thought they would make a great mother’s day gift. 

The Etsy ones are $20 a branch, which is insane. And as you may know, if I think I can make something myself, I will.  After some searching, I found this free pattern on Berroco’s site: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/centerpiece/centerpiece.html.

I’ve been working on it using heavy worsted yarn that I had in my stash.  The buds are coming out much larger than intended, and the wire I’m using is bending under the weight. I haven’t figured out how to compensate yet.  I’ll post some pics soon.

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