It feels like it's been a quiet week, but now that I think about it, it's actually been pretty busy!

I've made a lot of progress on the shawl, though it's definitely getting slower as the rows get longer:

I'm still looking for a better name than the Sand Bubbler Crab Shawl, ha ha. Any suggestions??

By the way, if you're following along with the pattern over on Patreon, (it's available for all members, both paid and free) the eyelets that you see here are a new addition! They'll be included in the final version of the pattern when it's published. I quite like the way they look! And it helps break up the repetition of the solid pattern a bit. You know me; I do like options!

Another exciting tidbit to share, last weekend, my two favorite guys completed the Honolulu Triathlon:

So proud of them both! Especially the kiddo. He did something HARD. And he finished! (And got a root beer float to celebrate!)

It was fun to spend some time downtown, too.

Walking around Magic Island was cool, watching fish and people and even spotting a couple night herons! I also captured this image of some bright pink bougainvillea growing at the Ala Moana mall:

I do love these plants.

Pinks and purples and oranges and so many shades in between. Sometimes even on the same bush! Tree? I'm actually not sure how they're classified. Must look that up!

I really also should do some more painting studies of these. I can see bougainvilleas inspiring quite the colorful tapestry!

Since I'm also nearly finished crocheting the blue jacaranda blooms inspired tapestry that I shared about last time.

Ooh, don't all those shades of purple just make you feel happy!?

I can't wait to see this one finished and mounted, though that may not be for a while yet. I'll need to wash and block it once the crocheting is done and then see what size it wants to be once it's fully dry before I order the wood panel.

I'll also need to decide on nail color for mounting. Silver, black, gold? I'm leaning towards silver. Probably because the bark of the jacaranda tree is gray.

*runs outside to take picture*

Yup. I think it's going to be silver hardware!

What do you think? And what's been inspiring YOU lately? Spring flowers blooming? A good book? Summer break quickly approaching?? Got any fun plans?

Hit reply and we'll chat a bit! (I've got another cold so I'm probably looking at some extra couch time.)

Until then, cheers!

-Connie

P.S. I spied this cute chick napping under the jacaranda tree and couldn't resist snapping a picture!