Bastille Day at the de Young Museum

Absinthe

I attended my first Art Point event at the de Young Museum in San Francisco celebrating Bastille Day and all things French. Second to the exhibit “Birth of Impressionism” (no pictures allowed) was the food they set out for us.

I quite liked the Absinthe’s anise flavor – I tend to like all things that resemble anise.

There were crudites and a few other savory tidbits. The cheese was swiped away almost faster than they could slap a piece on a cracker. Hubby said he felt like Peter Parker every time he reached for one it was snatched right out from under his fingers.

crudites

The sweets were particularly stunning and delectable.

Petit fours
Plates of Petit Fours

Truffles
Platters of Truffles

Macarons
And colorful rows of Macarons

Bardot a gogo
You could work it all off by dancing with a Ballerina from Bardot a Gogo.

Ballet a gogo

And then have another macaroon.
Macaron Pile

Bastille Day has passed, but the de Young has upcoming Friday night events featuring various French cultural activities.

For more pictures of the event including some of the guests in costumes look at San Francisco Citizen’s post.

Yarn Store Field Trip: Bluebird Yarn and Fiber Crafts Sausalito, CA

colorful roving blues

I love the charming displays of this little shop across the bay. Fantastic ways to show off the beautiful fiber arts they support.

colorful roving orange and yellow

Bluebird’s new home is across the street from the old shop with room to sit and knit, take classes, or just explore.

drop spindles cupcake yarn display basket of bags

Easy to find and close to the ferry, I enjoyed wandering and exploring all the details of the sweet shop.

felted blue birds

Visit Bluebird Yarn and Fiber Crafts

Three cheers for the red white and blue

Red White and Blue Yarn

A long hot weekend in progress, with parades, fireworks and a trip to the local beer garden.

At knit night this week Irish Girlie brought some goodness to destash and I couldn’t resist the Fiberphile Marino Cashmere Sock Yarn in True Heart (Red) and the Plucky Classics Merino Superwash Fingering in Indiscreet (Blue).

Red White and Blue Yarn

The white is really more of a natural off-white and can you see the sparkle? It’s hard to catch in a photo but it does “Glisten.” A gift from Kollage Yarns via Erica who has been visiting the Bay Area this week. The yarn is Alpaca (70%), Silk (25%) and Estillina (5%). Soo very soft. I’m sure it will be a joy to knit. Muchas Gracias to Kollage and the fabulous Erica!

Happy Happy Fourth to all the People celebrating in the U.S.
Red White and Blue Yarn