chevron baby blanket

My sweet niece, Myla,  came into the world in September.  I love her so much already and loved her the instant I met her.  She is such a sweet baby and is such a little people person already.  She loves to lay on your chest, stare into your eyes, and giggle/flirt.  As I said, I love her.  
So when she was born, I wanted her to have a little blanket.  Kala (my sister in law) did her room in coral, gold, mint, and navy.  She did such a great job with it and it totally reflects Kala's awesome style.  I wanted the blanket to match her room so that it wasn't something Kala felt like she needed to keep in a drawer.  

 The act of making a baby blanket is so special to me.  The hours spent making each stitch - it feels like an act of praying over that baby and her life.  Knowing the blanket will keep her warm and bring her comfort - it's like getting to know her and take care of her before she was even here.

This is definitely a pattern I'll use again.  The blanket is perfect for a stroller or carseat - it's big enough to cover her and keep her warm but not so big that it takes up too much space. 

I really like the way this pattern lays - the way the blanket naturally ripples.  

I used this pattern from eat, knit & diy and highly recommend it if you want to make your own.  

boot cuffs

Ok, so I know that California winters barely qualify but for us down here, they feel really cold! Especially for this Arizona girl - when I moved here I thought I was moving to the Arctic - well, not quite... but anyway, it gets just cold enough here for us to pull out our sweaters and boots and enjoy a slight change in wardrobe.

My favorite fall/winter item are for sure my boots. I went through a few tall pairs that I never wore due to the fact that I am a girl who loves comfort (hence my huge collection of sweats) and I just needed a cute pair of flat boots. Flat boots are the bomb because you can live in complete comfort while still looking cute!

This year, I'm also wearing leggings far too often so I thought my boots could use another accessory - enter the boot cuff. I am kinda obsessed with them.  They peek just above the boot and add just the right amount of whimsy to an outfit. And the fact that I can crochet them myself?? Score.

I'm making several pairs for some friends so if you are interested in a pair of your own, email me!!  Or leave a comment below!  elliebelliehandmade@gmail.com

** I linked up this post at Sew Chatty's Made With Love Monday link party.