It's my birthday and the blog's namesake - 10-10!
I knew my 30th year was going to be a big one. It all started with the Perfect Date: 10-10-10. We threw quite a party that weekend, singing karaoke until my voice was hoarse. My husband and I made the big decision of moving cross country to SF and I decided to make knitting my major career.
I can't believe how quickly time has flown from 10-10-10. One thing I miss most of all from the east coast is the change of the leaves. I miss the deep red, bright orange and russet leaves and the smell! The smell of fall. You know that smell. My husband likes to remind me that in a few short days I will be back there for a visit so I will get my fill soon enough! (Rhinebeck here I come!!!)
This birthday weekend hasn't let me down. My friend Sarah treated me to a brunch at Bar Tartine and afterwards my husband and I took a stroll along Valencia St. stopping at a cute paper store called Serendipty. I was so concentrated on the cute cards and gifts that I didn't notice that there was a yarn shop called Princess Animal in the back sharing the space! Husband had to hit me and point but once I looked up I bee lined it straight for the local handdyes and had a fun convo with the knitter there, Mer!
I of course went home with some birthday presents. The hugely popular Knit.Wear magazine and a skein of Hipster Sock from Little Red Bicycle in the Sidwalk Chalk colorway. Word on the street is that this dyer uses the same base as Madeline Tosh. (huzzah!)
Husband is also taking me out to dinner tonight to complete the b-day events and all in all, I have a feeling that this coming year is going to be even better than the last.
I love sharing the birthday love so leave me a comment and you too could win a copy of the Knit.Wear magazine and (1) skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic to make the Mistake Stitch Modibus by Daniel Yuhas. (love him!) (eta: there will be 1 winner! I WISH I could buy magazines and yarn for all!)
Whereever you are I hope you're having a great and fabulous Ten Ten!
PS. If you're feeling generous we're still long away from our goal for Team Nick! A cowl is a perfect christmas present ;-)
PPS. That lil' Pecan Pie is the best!!
ETA: Closed the comments! Will pick the winner tonight and post tomorrow :-) Thank you SO much for all the birthday wishes and kind words! They mean so much to me. xoxo M
Happy birthday, Margaux!! I love your blog so much it has been one of my inspiration to continue knitting. Thanks for all the awesome work you have shared!!
Posted by: Jenny | October 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Happy birthday Margaux!
Posted by: Ashley | October 10, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Happy Birthday! Have a lovely day!
Posted by: Courtney | October 10, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Happy Birthday. I used to live in the Bay Area from 1997 to 2009, now we (me, husband and two sons) are living in Germany.
Regards, Erika
Posted by: Erika | October 10, 2011 at 02:09 PM
A very happy birthday to you, and thank you so much for sharing it with your readers!
Posted by: Rachel | October 10, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Happy birthday to you and your blog! I, too, am unfamiliar with Knit Wear magazine, but it does look intriguing, and I LOVE the idea of winning some of that beautiful yarn.
I hope you have a great year ahead, and - pick me, please! Pick me!
Posted by: Susan | October 10, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Happy Birthday!!! Love the knew knit.wear magazine! We are doing a KAL beginning on 10/20 with the cover capelet. Feel free to join us! http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wild-at-the-wooly/1861012/1-25
Posted by: florydori | October 10, 2011 at 03:06 PM
Happy birthday, lady! Sounds like you've had some wonderful celebrations so far! And since I probably won't see you before you head to Rhinebeck - have a fantastic trip! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Jinxie | October 10, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Happy Birthday!!! Wishing you smiles and lots of yarny goodness all year long! =)
Posted by: Kelly K. | October 10, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your trip to Rhinebeck! Nonnahs and I will make it one of these years! ;)
Posted by: disentangled | October 10, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Happy Birthday!!!! Enjoy the rest of your day and keep blogging!!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 10, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Happy Birthday! That yarn looks lovely :-D
Posted by: Christina | October 10, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Happy birthday! I love your blog and I've been following you for a couple of years, though I never said hi... So... Hi! You have great style, and I'm glad you had a nice celebration!
Posted by: Periwinkling | October 10, 2011 at 04:42 PM
I might have to make a special trip up to check out Princess Animal. (what a name!) Every time I'm up in SF, I try to make a point to walk along Valencia. There always seems to be something new and neat to check out.
And Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Audry | October 10, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Happy Birthday Margaux! Have fun at sheep and wool, although I will not be there - John and I are taking a little nonknitting vacation to his mom's house in Florida, with a stop in Savannah. We are embracing this "empty nest" business! Enjoy your birthday celebrations!
Posted by: Denise | October 10, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Happy Birthday! Maybe we can celebrate next week at Sip & Stitch!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 10, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Happy Birthday! Mine is 8 days away. I LOVE having an October birthday...this is the perfect month, dontcha think? I'd also love to win the magazine and yarn!
Posted by: Beverly | October 10, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Happy birthday to you! I hope this is the start of another great year for you and I look forward to reading about your adventures!
Posted by: Sara | October 10, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Happy Birthday! from Mexico to you....FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS A TI! FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS A TI!!!! :)
Posted by: Idalia | October 10, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Happy birthday! Hope it's the best one yet.
I never knew where you got the name of your blog--how cool.
Thanks for the chance to share in your birthday presents. Knit.wear looks like a beautiful magazine. I've been meaning to ask, do you have a favorite knitting magazine? I want to get a subscription to celebrate buying a house and finally being in one place for a while, but I don't know which magazine to pick. I've liked KnitScene in the past, but there are lots of other good ones, so I don't know!
Posted by: Allison | October 10, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Happy birthday from Sonoma County! I'll be meandering around Rhinebeck too so we'll both be representing the left coast!
Best wishes and many blessings in the year ahead.
Posted by: silvia | October 10, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Happy birthday! And thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!
Posted by: heather | October 10, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Happy birthday! I never made the connection with 10-10 and your birthday... and mine! Wow! I have another knitting friends whose birth date is today! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Maryse | October 10, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Happy Birthday! This magazine is selling like hotcakes here. I just missed it at our LYS. Thanks for the awesome give away. I hope you have a super, fabulous birthday year...
Posted by: Bobbie in AK | October 10, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Happy Birthday
Posted by: Min Pickup | October 10, 2011 at 07:57 PM