First of all friends, I must apologize for my absence. As you may have heard if you follow me on twitter, I’ve been hard-core apartment hunting for the past three weeks. I don’t really want to get into the details, but to say that it has not been easy would be a major understatement. Anyways, we put in an application for a place today and if all goes well, we should know if we’re approved or not by the end of the week!
Now that I’ve made some headway on that front- I can finally turn my attention back to blogging. When I haven’t been calling brokers or hitting refresh on craigslist, I have been a bit productive in one area- my knitting! I want to thank you all again for your feedback on my last On Nnenna’s Needles post. Seriously, your encouragement means the world to me and you guys make me feel like anything is possible!
The first picture is of the project I’m working on for Whitney, the lucky winner of my one-year birthday giveaway. I love the color she chose for her tank top! The second picture is a little sneak peek of something I want to put in the shop. I’m hoping to launch around mid-September, so stay tuned for more details about that! ;)
Speaking of September, I can’t wait for all the fashion/blogger events! Who’s coming to NYC?? :D
![BLOODMARKED by Tracy Deonn (@simonteen #gifted) • This was probably my most anticipated release of 2022 and it was amazing! LEGENDBORN catapulted onto my list of all-time favorite books when I read it a couple years ago and now BLOODMARKED is right up there with it.
I loved being back in this world and back with these characters. Bree is such an incredible main character. She can be critical of herself, but she’s also so brave and strong. She lets herself be vulnerable with her close circle of friends. She loves fiercely and she would go to the ends of the earth for the people that she loves. Throughout this book, Bree has so many questions about her powers. When she finally realizes the answer, I was like “Yesssss, girl, yessssss!!!”
I’m so in awe of the fantasy world that Deonn has created. I loved learning more about Bree’s magic in book 2 and it still feels like there’s so much left to discover about the magical workings of this world.
This book was action-packed up and I did not want to put it down! I saved it for my honeymoon so that I could read it in longer chunks. I’m so glad I did that because I feel like it really allowed me to immerse myself in the world as I was reading.
I enjoyed this book so much, from the character growth, to the battle scenes, to the themes of self-discovery and finding your path. I can’t wait for more people to read BLOODMARKED! If you haven’t read the LEGENDBORN books yet, what in the world are you waiting for??
[ID: Nnenna holds a copy of BLOODMARKED over a white fluffy blanket with a red pillow in the shot.]
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Looking forward to seeing the finished products! And glad to know the apartment hunting is easing up. See you in NY next month, love!
Good luck on your move! Hope all goes well :)
I love that green color! Absolutely to die for.
xo Josie
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Wow! I love the color of the tank top. :) So gorgeous.
I’m teaching myself to crochet right now, but i have a friend that knits and you’re very talented! Holy cow!
wow! i wish i could knit!
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Meena ?
Phew, I bet flat hunting in NY is tough. Good luck with your application! The knitted bow-tie is really cute – big potential for your shop, methinks.
I love finding other knitters too!! Sadly, they are somewhat hard to come by. But I will definitely be following your blog! I love it!
Can’t wait to see these two things finished :)
best of luck with the apartment! Trying to land a decent apartment in NY is a task and a half.
Good luck with the apartment!!! I can’t wait to see the finished products!!!
I am going to try super hard to make it to some events in September – it’s always just such a horribly busy month for me…
xoxo ~ Courtney
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cannot sew, but i can staple and glue!
I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Apartment hunting in New York is a difficult task. I can officially say I have been there and done that. I’m happy to hear things are working out on the hunt.
And speaking of New York, I officially move to the city in September and think a meet up would be great. I’ll be at the fashion/blogger events too, looking forward to seeing you there!
-Madeleine
Aww that bow is so cute!!!
Good luck with getting that apartment! :D
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So cute! I am so impressed by people who can knit or sew – they really just are ahead of the game, fashion-wise. Don’t like what’s out there? Make something new!!
OH! I hope everything goes well with the apt. hunt! Best of luck!
& you are so super talented. I wish that I could sew or knit…maybe someday!
That is like the cutest bow-tie I’ve ever seen! Hope you get good news by the end of this week! *crossing fingers for you*
Good luck with the apartment! One of my friends just moved and her apartment search was crazy so I can imagine how you must feel!
I’m moving back to my apartment on 8/28!
Yes it really is tough finding a place here, so its good to find a good one and stay put. I hope you get the one you applied for. I am starting a new job in Sept so unsure if I’ll make it out to fashion week events..we’ll see.
i’ve always said i was going to take up knitting. maybe this is the inspiration i need to actually do it…
and i will be in NYC for fashion week. well technically, i’m coming to see my b/f but the trip was conveniently booked during fashion week ;)
i love the green! it’s gorgeous. glad you’re back to blogging. moving is tough, it’s always a lot to deal with!
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gah I love all your knitting projects!
xoxo
Ooh, lots of exciting things going on for you! :)
Rosie x
so cool that you can knit, I’m jealous ;) good luck with the apartment hunting as well!
good luck apt hunting! let’s meet in nyc!!!follow me on twitter too! xo
xx.M
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Awww super cute bow!! :-)
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xxx
Ooooh, that color is fabulous! I can’t wait to wear the tank!
Hope you get the apartment doll!
x The Pretty Secrets
loooovely!!!!
Love that shade of green. I wish I was as good as you at knitting. Good luck with everything.
Great work on the knitting!
I am going to NYC next month! I hope to see you!! We’ll have to coordinate events!
i hope you get the apartment :)