Move over, Erik the Red. Look out, Leif the Lucky. There’s a new Viking in town. She’s strong and fierce, from those horns of bone to the rivets on her helmet… to her thick blond braids. Yarn may not be exactly Viking material…but hey, it’s softer than bronze, and a little lighter, too. Enter Madeline: […]
I have been feeling a bit froggy lately. When it comes to exercise, housework, hiking, and even crafting things, I haven’t exactly fallen off the wagon–I’ve jumped. Ribbit. In the midst of all that lack of motivation, I pulled out my needles and gave my frogginess a face–and here he is. He’s stuffed with a […]
“Brew me a cup for a winter’s night. For the wind howls loud and the furies fight; Spice it with love and stir it with care, And I’ll toast our bright eyes, my sweetheart fair.” ~Minna Thomas Antrim
Here I am taking pictures of me, and that usually means a bit of blur–especially in the mirror! This is the aspen leaf set from Winterpark. I love the solidity of the pewter and I wear these all the time. I’m so attracted to nature-based jewelry, and I think the darker tone of these make […]
Zia was invited to a birthday party for her friend Catherine. When you’re 4 1/2, a birthday party is a very big deal, such that you count off the days every morning as soon as you wake up. She asked me to PLEEEASE leave her at the party, and then go away. “I’ll be fine, Mamma.” […]
