No matter how dark the day seems, make time for things that bring you light. Many people say January and February are the gloomiest time of year. I always think it's the few weeks before the Winter Solstice when the days are still getting shorter. In many places the sun hardly gets above the trees.…Read more Crafting Lights the Way
Food & Cooking
Gratitutude
Expect nothing and appreciate everything. Today is American Thanksgiving. For many this involves over eating, American football and time with family. When the British Hubby and I were first dating, I introduced him to his very first pumpkin pie. We quickly decided to make this foodie holiday our own, but with a unique twist. Earlier…Read more Gratitutude
Small Comforts
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly." -Barbara Haines Howett This weekend the British Hubby and I decided to make a journey to check out a new yarn store and partake of some authentic British food. The Nifty Knitter is a cute little yarn shop with some luxurious yarns. This…Read more Small Comforts
Bonfire Night
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes is Britain's most notorious traitor. In 1605, Guy Fawkes along with 12 other men attempted to blow up the House of Parliament. Obviously, the plot failed. Bonfires were set…Read more Bonfire Night
Ailurophile
A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. ~ Ernest Hemingway It's no secret. I'm a cat lover. As I write today's blog post, Ernie is purring his heart out on my lap. Periodically, he'll move and stare up at me commending…Read more Ailurophile
Crisp October Days
October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book. ~John Sinor (1930–1996), in San Diego Union-Tribune It's the first weekend of October. Time to start decorating for Halloween. Last month, I started sewing a few new projects. Introducing, my Halloween pillow cases and…Read more Crisp October Days
A Cloth of Many Colors
Life is about using the whole box of crayons. ~RuPaul We all tend to have our favorite colors or combinations of colors we gravitate towards. Since I was about four or five, purple has been a favorite color of mine, but there's an entire world of color out there. This year, I wanted to branch…Read more A Cloth of Many Colors
Archaeological Find
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. ~ George Santayana It's the first weekend in September. In the States, it's a three day weekend. This provided me with some extra time in my craft room to reorganize a few items. I unearthed a nearly finished blanket. It was like stumbling upon an…Read more Archaeological Find
Makers Market
On Saturday, one of my local yarn stores was having a Makers Market featuring local artists. I meet M.K. (Malabrigo K) for lunch and shopping. There was hand dyed fabric, jewelry, buttons, pottery and much more. M.K. found some really amazing wooden buttons that were finished with bees wax. They looked amazing and even smelled…Read more Makers Market
Marshmallows & Meditation
This week marked a special occasion for the British Hubby and I. To celebrate, we decided to make a family favorite: chocolate covered marshmallows. While you can use special equipment, we used a small sauce pan, wooden spoon, skewer and parchment paper for our chocolate adventure. The combination of milk chocolate and marshmallow was a…Read more Marshmallows & Meditation
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