My friend Jennie is pretty amazing. I have known her since my freshman year of college. We were in a small advisory group together at Johns Hopkins. Both of us were there to study creative writing. She was young and I was even younger. I was totally in awe of how smart and put together…
Sunshine on My Shoulders Silk Chiffon Ribbon Cowl
Last month I wrote about how much I was loving working with Lion Brand’s Silk Ribbon Yarn. This stuff is produced in small batches from sari silk and you never know what colors you will get, which is a lovely stashbusting design challenge for me. I received two hanks of the Lion Brand Silk Chiffon…
Infinity Scarf Made with Silk Chiffon Ribbon by Lion Brand
Yarn made out of strips of recycled silk chiffon? Yes please! I’d consider tearing up some of my own, but Lion Brand has made it a lot easier. Fiber junkies will understand why I’ve been making so many infinity scarves/cowls this winter. There are so many great specialty yarns out there and these projects are…
Our Wall of Vintage Framed Games
It’s so wonderful to see a project come together after so many years. Our new wall of vintage framed games makes me happy every time I walk by. I’ve been collecting games my whole life. Somehow I found it impossible to part company with the likes of Mystery Date, Stratego and Casper when I was…
Why Naot Shoes & Boots are Your Solemate & BFF All Year Round
This beautiful pair of Naot Shamal boots dredged up a lot of emotions. They are so comfortable, they moved me to tears. Read on, and you’ll understand. Thanks to Naot for providing a pair of sole saving boots for review. All opinions are my own. Here’s a random story about me. I spent my childhood in…
Nightmare Before Christmas Tree & Holiday Decor
Are you a Tim Burton fan? Even if he’s not your fave, it’s such a treat to visit the haunted mansion between Halloween and New Years when Jack Skellington is in residence. Every year the decorations are slightly different, but always extravagant and ghoulishly artful. If sticky sweet isn’t your holiday decor style, there’s so…
Starbucks Coffee Cup Menorah DIY
There’s no better way to show your love of coffee, than with a Starbucks Menorah. This adorable coffee cup menorah is as heartwarming as your favorite holiday latte. And I’m here to show you how to make it. I don’t know about you but I would not make it through the holiday season without some…
Thoughtful Personalized Gifts of Pie Boxes & Rolling Pins for Fab Foodies
What do you get that friend that has everything? If they are frequent entertainers, consider one of these thoughtful personalized gifts for foodies from the NY Times Gift Shop! These gifts literally have their name written all over them. They are sure to be a hit. Thanks to the NYTimes Gift shop for the chance to…
DIY Bug Repellant Bracelets
Why do we need these fun DIY bug repellant bracelets in Fall? My family is headed on a trip to the Caribbean next month. We’re returning to the Beaches Resort in Turks & Caicos. The kids are counting down the days. We cannot wait! We love love love this resort and everything about it. Except…
Coolest Cutest Cat Costumes Because Your Cat Wants To Dress Up Too
Actually your cat doesn’t want to dress up. I’m lying. Most cats don’t favor fancy dress and need a fair amount of cajoling. I learned this the hard way when I was 7 and dressed my cat in doll clothes and pushed it in around the neighborhood in a vintage wooden doll stroller. Sure there…