January is almost to an end! How did a month of 2017 already happen? Time is flying, my friends, but I am trying my best to savor these winter days. I’ve been knitting and baking while obsessively listening to Hamilton. Yes, I have finally jumped on the bandwagon. I’ve been …
Hello 2017! The end of 2016 has been a bit chaotic, but in a good way. There was the rush to buy all my presents, get them wrapped, prep for holiday meals, and hanging out with family from out of town. With the new year here, I feel like I …
December, you are going way too fast! I’m trying to savor all these holiday magical moments before they are gone. Misty mornings, afternoons cooking, and cozy nights knitting is how I best describe my December days. I did break it up with a stint in Las Vegas and a detour …
I spent the week of Thanksgiving visiting family in San Diego. These are the things I remember: The smell of spicy chai tea and the taste of a flaky scone swallowed in clotted cream and peach jam. The feel of salty air against my skin, sand between my toes, chilly …
Autumn days mean knitting, baking, going to the fair, walking for breast cancer awareness, and decorating for Halloween. The days are getting shorter but cozier. I’ve been working on a pair of twined mittens that I can’t wait to wear this winter. It isn’t quite cold enough here yet to …
Who makes your clothes? Not, who designs them, but who actually sewed or stitched the clothes you are wearing? This isn’t a question most people ask themselves, but as a maker I think about it. I appreciate items that give credit to the maker. I really love it when items …
I love cake. There, I have confessed. I could eat cake everyday. I could eat cake multiple times throughout the day. The more chocolate the better. Now, I know this is not healthy, so I do not do it. In fact, I hope you don’t either. All that sugar really …
It’s October! I love this time of year. The weather gets cool. I can finally put on the sweaters that have been sitting in the back of my closet for months. I can eat all kinds of baked goods filled with pumpkin and apples. And, of course, I get to …
This made my knitter’s heart so happy! Every time I went to knit these socks, I smiled. And yes, the name of the yarn is called Unicorn Farts! Knitted Wit has such wonderful yarns (with fabulous names) and you should definitely check them out if you’re contemplating knitting up a …
In my house, I make dinner. I enjoy it and I love cooking for my family. I savor the moments when we are all gathered around a table. Sometimes, I admit it can be hard to have the energy to cook after a full day of work. But it is …
