Mad Men.

These transitional past couple of weeks have been a little strange for me.  I haven't had a job (which has been a wonderful break after this hectic summer), and we are camping out at a friend's for the month.  Basically I say all of this because it has left a lot, and I mean a lot, of free time on my hands.  This is no complaint by any means, it has been wonderful.  What have I been doing with this free time?
Crocheting up a storm.

The blanket is coming along swimmingly, and should be done soon!  So while I have been crocheting, I've been watching Mad Men.  I went from never seeing one episode, to now well into the third season (don't judge me).  I think more then the fact that the show is good, I love the way these people carry themselves, the way they dress, the formality of every day language.  I love it.

Here is a taste of this era;

Now you want to watch it right?  

And I'm sure all you want to do now is where red lipstick and smoke cigarettes all day.  That's all I want to do (don't worry Mom, I won't actually smoke cigarettes).  :)

Well, I better finish the blanket before I finish season 4 or else that blanket might never get finished.

Rope Rug.

DIY Rope & Pom Pom Rug from a Free People Display

I think I will need about 5 of these for our new apartment.

Here is the whole tutorial - I'm in love.

Progress....

So this somewhat large undertaking of crocheting my first ever blanket is coming along!
I swear, it really is.
Proof of me actually doing something crafty-like in the past three weeks -

See?  Crochet Blanket!  Almost...

And the real reason I've been crocheting up a storm is because my boyfriend is now in school and has no time to give me the attention that a needy girlfriend like me needs.  So, I'm left to my own devices.

All he does these days like the good student that he is.

Hopefully, in a couple of days (i.e. weeks) I will have a beautiful blanket to show you!  Hope everyone is enjoying this last bit of Indian summer!

Moving.

These past two weeks have been super hectic, and needless to say, not a lot of crafting has been done. On the plus side we have successfully moved to Buffalo, however we are staying with a friend until our new place opens up in October.

You know what that means?
I have no crafting materials or means.
Boooo.

I did however start a crochet blanket for our new apartment, and that at least is holding me over for a little bit. Then when October rolls around, I will have no excuse.

Until then- Go Bills!