

with a lovely sash while sorting tools at our storehouse before the start of the season. I've been working hard as well as playing hard this week, since my brother and sister-in-law decided at the last minute (literally!) to come over and visit for a few weeks this summer. They have been spending time with me here in Pompeii, and this weekend I'll be showing them around Rome. I'm looking forward to some solid knitting time while on the train - I've got a baby hat that is just itching to get on the needles.