a purse always takes priority

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A purse always takes priority. Even when one has 14,000 other projects in the making.
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So, what should fall into my lap? ---> the May/June 10 issue of CROCHET today! and whew! the sheer pleasure of paging through this magazine can alone send me into a complete crochet tailspin.
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For me, that is half of the fun ---> seeing every delicious project just sets me on fire.
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And yes, purses have made my list of top 5 things e.v.e.r. --- so there was no way I could pass up the May Flowers Tote.
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Using this gorgeous turquoise yarn and a size I hook, I began the easy pattern of a row of sc dc. And then a row of sc. That's it!
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I want the sturdiness of being able to chock just about everything into this bag, so I chose a complimenting fabric to use as the liner.

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And I will crochet some flowers to embellish when attaching the handles.

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Definitely the color of pool water. And that is the best color after a soggy, rainy, cold spring.

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3 little pigs

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Rule 1: 3 kids = 3 guinea pigs (or or just plain pigs, as they are sometimes affectionately called.)

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Our kids asked if we could please, please, please enforce this rule in our house.
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Hmmmm.
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Who could possibly resist these precious, tiny critters? So yes, guinea pigs snuggled & sniffed their way into our hearts and taught our kids the important truths of caring for tiny creatures. Our pigs have since gone onto greener pastures, but the love of them still remains.

And so when I saw Nicki Trench's -- yes, super-cute -- book and saw her pattern for guinea pigs, well -- it was a must-make for me!
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Rule 2: Each child gets their own guinea pig. Check.

Rule 3: Mom gets utmost pleasure in crocheting these. Check.

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So I present to you:

Baby Chick, Nickel and Charles Lindbergh
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Rule 4: Super cute. Check.