Mozart's

Some time ago, my sister's and I had a rare weekend where we were all free. So we decided, to go up to one of my favorite cities: Austin! While there, Kaitlyn found this cafe along Lake Travis called Mozart's. It was right next to the lake, and oh so serene. Not too hot, with a bit of breeze :)

I ordered some European style chocolate mousse.

Jessica got a triple layer chocolate cake. So moist!

The lake was so pretty.

Kaitlyn got a little cannoli.

All of it was so nice, quite a great reprieve day to day life.

I will definitely be coming back, again and again...

:)

Hope your Monday is amazing.

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean

Texas State Cemetery+ Giveaway Received!

We went to the Austin State Cemetery, on our way home from our trip.

There were many neat grave sites of so many famous people straight out of Texas History.

^^^Stephan F. Austin's grave. :)

Isn't this pond beautiful?

Also Pip received my giveaway package and did a post about it on her blog, Pip and Life. Click here to go by and see it. It's so sweet and cute! Thanks Pip ,for all your kind words, so glad you like your winnings. It was my pleasure :)

Austin Here We Come

A while ago we (Jessica, Kaitlyn, my Mom, and I) went to Austin for a Yarn Sale at Hill Country Weavers. While driving we saw these signs that had been yarn bombed! :) I was pretty excited! In fact I made sure we turned around so I could take pictures of it.

I love how bright and homey the yarn looks against the gray concrete. Of course I love the granny squares!
See the chevron in the orange/yellow/black!

Ah, Austin you make me happy.

We also stopped by this bookstore we like to frequent called Book People.

Luckily at the Yarn Sale it wasn't raining like it was last year. I got so many good deals on great yarn. More pictures on the yarn I got to follow...I can't wait to show you.

Thanks so much for taking me mom!

Kaitlyn has once again got me addicted to another song. This one is from Imogen Heap, called First Train Home. Know any good songs you could recommend?

More to come soon!

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean
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Irish Hiking Scarf Complete!

Guess what? I finally finished my Irish hiking scarf!

Woo hoo!

I first mentioned it all the way back in January the 29th to be exact...

I love the end result although I wish that it had been longer. I even scoured the Internet to find more of the yarn but could not

:(

I made it out of Hunter Green Tara by GGH.

Here it is all curled up :)
Seeing it finished makes me happy!
The pattern is free from Hello Yarn.
Anyways...
I finally decided that it was time to venture away from making scarves, seeing as how that is all I have ever knitted before and so last weekend I took a basic sock making class at Hill Country Weavers in Austin which was a total blast, more on that later though, since I want to do a proper post about it but haven't finished both socks yet...

I have to get back to studying for my midterms so tata for now!

XOXO,

Callie

people will say we're in love

While in Austin last Friday with Kaitlyn of My Baloney, I found this bird figurine which plays the song "People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma. I have always loved that musical since I was little so naturally I just had to get it...

I tried to upload a video of the music playing but it wouldn't load at all so I guess it will have to wait.

The seller conveniently put the song name on the bottom.
I have been debating whether or not to remove it, not sure yet.

Then, we stopped by another store where there was this little bird bowl made in Guatemala and slowly after not even thinking anything of purchasing it, I realized something.

I might be just a little bit obsessed.

Maybe...

I might be obsessed with birds.

Maybe, maybe not.

I'm not sure what justifises an obsession, but after looking through my worldy possessions, my creations, my blog, and so forth a substantial amount is related to birds.

So I guess I am obsessed, but in a good way right?

Happy Tuesday!!

XOXO,

Callie

P.S. Be sure to stop by my sister's blog My Baloney, she has some seriously great posts out!

Handmade Nation Screening

Today my mom and I went up to Austin to see the Handmade Nation Screening in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. There was a craft show going on outside the theatre and there were many artists there that I loved. Crafty is Cool from etsy was giving away free patterns ( I picked up the mushroom one and my mom got the heart). I love getting free things and this show was great for that!! I got not one but two bags,one with a red thimble, and one with the craftzine emblem as well as several pins.

The author, Faythe Levine, gladly signed my book, and after walking around the fair I sure was glad to go inside the air conditioned theatre. The documentary was great, it was wonderful to see some of my favorite artists talk about their take on the indie craft scene. If you get the chance I would totally recommend seeing this! I was glad we bought our tickets early because they sold out both showings while we were standing there waiting to get in to the show. After we saw the show we went to a few of our favorite shops in Austin. Uncommon Objects is where I got my little dashing squirrel, the man who rang me up called it 'strange' (which only made me love it all the more...) as well as a few old photographs and an old childrens book. I went across the street to Hill Country Weavers and got this splendid shocking green merino yarn that is oh so soft! I loved the whole day so much, it was just one pleasure after another. I got to spend some wonderful time with my mom and enjoyed the day, even if it was a little hot...:)