Crafts

How to wrap gifts like a pro, volume 1

Anyone who knows me really well can tell you that I love playing with paper. I managed a stationery store for a couple years, so I guess I come by it honestly. One of the skills that I picked up while working there was gift wrapping. Truthfully—and I’m truly not trying to brag here—I was… Continue reading How to wrap gifts like a pro, volume 1

Crafts · Food · The Worsted

Small Business Saturday

So, Turkey Day? It was amazing. I’m working on a full write-up of my menu–which, I’m not gonna lie, was pretty awesome. I’ll have the full report for you in a day or two. Meanwhile, it’s Small Business Saturday! I’m heading into town in a just a bit to check out some of my favorite… Continue reading Small Business Saturday

Crafts

Bobble stitch hand warmer crochet pattern

Can we talk about freezing offices for a second? Because I feel like, outside of scientists in Antarctica and the North Pole, my office might very well win the Coldest Office Ever competition. The building’s about a 100 years old (maybe a bit older?), hopefully soon to be on the National Historic Register, terribly insulated,… Continue reading Bobble stitch hand warmer crochet pattern

Dating · Food

Thank you, thank you silence

Am I the only one who gets that Alanis Morissette song stuck in my head this time of year? (Am I also the only one who still thinks that Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie was a solid followup to Jagged Little Pill?  Am I the only one who still regularly thinks about and listens to Alanis… Continue reading Thank you, thank you silence