The handmade goods of my friends and family are a great source of inspiration for me. This fall, I've been keeping cozy with two gifts given to me by other talented people.

My sweet sister Carmen knitted these fingerless mitts for me last winter and when the weather started to turn, they were the perfect thing to keep me cozy.

They also paired perfectly with a beautiful loop scarf crocheted by my dear friend Sheelagh.


Sheelagh was very modest about her work, but I was amazed to learn that this was the very first thing she has ever crocheted!

Multi-talented Sheels.

Unfortunately, fall is officially over in Saskatchewan with the arrival of snow and cold this week, so I've had to graduate to full mittens, earmuffs (I love my 'muffs) and a scarf wrapped tightly around my neck. But this look was nice while it lasted.

Put 'em both together and you've got some fall coziness!