Now this is the ultimate in laziness. Posting a WIP picture of a poncho I completed last year, rather than taking a photo of the poncho I'm knitting now. Well, it's the same pattern, same yarn, same color, so really, there's nothing new. I know ponchos are dreadfully passe, but sometimes a sweater seems too "wintery" and a jacket too "outdoorsy". Hence, the poncho. It's the Cuzco poncho from Elann, and they don't carry the yarn anymore, near as I can tell. It's a wicked quick knit, which is satisfying for us instant gratification types. And darn it, I've been looking for my little round tape measure in this picture for about a week. Grr. Anyway, I got a sample issue of Shop Etc. magazine in the mail the other day, and I think I am not in the demographic they're going for. My idea of a "brilliant buy" handbag is not $175. But, the magazine did contain a good tip for cleaning narrow-necked vases - put a little white vinegar and raw rice in the vase, and shake it all about. It should work just as well for my $2 IKEA vases as the $130 John Pomp Glass Square Vase in capri blue pictured in the mag. It's purportedly hand-blown by John Pomp, so I guess you pay extra for that personal touch. And John Pomp's petrified saliva. Hey, it's pretty.