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Flower arrangement of the Month: January
This year I’ll be falling for FLOWERS! What I mean is, that after posting a cookie of the month each month in 2024, I found that I enjoyed this little challenge of sharing something in a bit different category than crochet each month so this year will be a year full of monthly flower arrangements. This is also the year of my 20th anniversary with my husband, Dave. Early into dating, Dave knew that he had a “girly girl” on his hands and that every occasion is a great one for flowers. He made it a point to spoil me frequently with bouquets including a GIANT bouquet of Red and…
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Exploring the Eastern Coast of Oahu
Our first day on Oahu, we discovered that one of the magical parts of a trip to Hawaii is in the beautiful drives all around the island. After landing in Honolulu and loading our luggage into our car, we made the drive along Highway 83 to the North Shore. With Jack Johnson playing and the windows rolled down, we breathed in the salty, misty air and felt the warmth of the island sun as we made our way along the winding, view filled highway roads. Coast lines and beaches, jungles and mountains, this drive enchanted us with our first views of Hawaii. We had dreamed of this and it truly…
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Merry Christmas!
One of the highlights of Christmas for me is to see the family pictures that my friends and family share as a Christmas card or an online update. For me, Christmas has always meant family, including the friends that we love so much that they become the family we choose for ourselves. This year, we hosted a Christmas morning pajama breakfast, followed by gift giving and stories shared around the Christmas tree. I also have felt more keenly aware this year of the friends and loved ones in my life who need my help and I hope I can always be responsive to the needs I see. This Christmas season…
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Dreaming in Plaid
I love that we live in a world where so much sharing of ideas is encouraged and the availability of patterns and designs is so varied and abundant! Isn’t it amazing that you can type in what you’re looking for and so many ideas are right at your fingertips? I remember growing up and as I was learning to crochet I was given a few Leisure Arts leaflets where I would actually make every pattern in the book to try to learn and get as much practice as I could. I don’t think I would have believed it back then if someone would have told me how much would be…
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Klondike Village Collection: Sled Kids
I love the Holiday season and the way it makes me remember the nostalgia and magic of the holidays as a child. Counting down the days until Thanksgiving and Christmas, enjoying every day of the holiday break to the fullest and curiously watching everyone around me do the same. This collection, I hope, will be a lot of fun for holiday lovers and anyone who loves to recall the memories of the good old days of their own childhood holidays. It’s a big project but I’ll attempt to bring together a few of the many personalities of the season of magic and you might just recognize a few of them…
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Baby Ghost on a Swing
Haunt your house this Halloween with a baby ghost on a swing! Free pattern with tutorials and beginner friendly. Let’s get spooky!
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My Little Pretties Crochet Witches Hat
Perfect for a Witches night out, this easy to crochet Witches hat will be the perfect addition for the ever fashionable witch.
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A beautiful Pearl
When grit becomes a beautiful Pearl, it’s time to celebrate!
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September Cookie of the Month: S’mores Bars
When the leaves are starting to rust and there’s a crisp and smoky scent in the air, the timing is perfect for a cozy campfire where friends and family gather around and share memories and stories in quiet tones that erupt into laughter. I will always cherish these campfire moments and the treat that so often brings everyone together. S’mores of course! I couldn’t really do a cookie of the month every month of the year without including one of everyone’s favorites. If you’re not a fan of S’mores yet. Come to my campfire and we’ll make you a believer. This version is actually a bar cookie so there’s no…
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Happiness is a Fish Fry with Friends
The best things are shared with friends and loved ones, and a fish fry is no exception.
