You'd never know it by the way I'm lollygagging around the house this morning, but we're having a party tonight. I have the house decorated for Christmas and have many things done so I gave myself permission to do as I please until lunchtime. Then I'll hit the party mode button hard and go full steam.  I think the house looks pretty and the party should be fun; a Bo Ssam party for a special birthday for a special friend. Never heard of a Bo Ssam party? Me neither, not until last month when I was invited to one. I think it's a great idea for a large buffet, and three big pork shoulders are slow roasting in the oven right now and will continue to roast all day, warming up the kitchen and making the house smell heavenly. I've got a posse of girlfriends coming to help me a half hour before the party starts, just at that time when I am in full panic mode. It's not until the fire is on and the candles are lit and the first guest arrives that I finally feel I can relax. If I get some nice pictures I'll post them here, but either way I'll let you know how it goes and I'll be honest whether or not Bo Ssam is a good party idea. Wish me luck.

I've finished a few sweaters, more like six! I am determined to get them photographed and blogged in January. In the meantime I am merrily wearing them. They were all on biggish needles, size 6 and 7. It really made me miss tiny needles! I was thrilled to see that Kate, this gorgeous cardigan by Truly Mrytle is now available for download. I snapped it up right away and cast on with some wool I purchased in Quebec City last month. It's lovely to knit with and so nice to be holding skinny needles again. I'm taking it on a trip next week to the Pacific Northwest to visit a girlfriend, just me, no hubby. We are going to take long walks, go wine tasting, sit by the fire and chat and knit. And lollygag for sure, a lot of that! I CANNOT WAIT!