Lindsay Trudel.....putting stores out of business since 2011

Having successfully made it past the first quarter of my challenge, I was feeling pretty good about my progress but after a recent trip to Fourth Ave, I am feeling a little bit guilty! I think that my challenge has taken a toll on the retail industry of Vancouver.....
For the past few months I have taken the advice of the J sisters and avoided temptation as much as possible and for me, Fourth Ave is the ultimate test of will power so obviously I have tried to keep my distance.  Unfortunately my yoga studio is right in the heart of Kitsilano's shopping district and so, during my 40 day challenge it has been impossible to avoid. My solution? I never bring my wallet.....and I take an alternate route that doesn't take me past my favorite shops with their enticing window displays. Then one day I decided to test my impulse control and face Fourth Ave head-on......thinking "I can't do much damage without a wallet right?" Well it turns out my challenge has been doing a different kind of damage on Fourth Ave stores. No less than 5 stores that I used to frequent are now just empty storefronts. Is it my fault? Did I put these poor stores out of business with my resolution to stop shopping? Well.....maybe I am giving myself too much credit, but interesting coincidence no?

Lindsay

March Gift to myself

Last month I made a toque.....this month a headband/ear warmer. You know how sometimes you just want to keep your ears warm but a toque is just too hot? No? Just me? I got this idea from a friend of a friend who made one of these cute accessories, so I can't be the only one. Check it out .....you know you want one!!

As I was on a roll and crocheting up a storm, I decided to make a pair of booties for my friends baby. And because they are just too cute to resist I thought I would post a pic of them as well.
Next project? I really have to figure out how to make an adult version of these booties.....so cozy!

Lindsay