After taking a long overdue break to refresh, renew and reflect on the year that was, I'm back. Garland Making from RCY Advent Kit Traveling Yarn Co with Habitation Throw in progress Let me catch you up. I enjoyed THREE advent kits this year. One from River City Yarns which had a theme of Stars… Continue reading New Year, Same Me

December 1. Random? Not really. I am a huge fan of Advent sets and December 1st marks the day I can begin opening presents. The kits I buy are gifts to myself or from a loved one. I usually purchase one each year but this being 2020 I treated myself to two. My first one… Continue reading My favorite day of the year!

What is the one thing you seem to never have enough of (other than yarn)? For me it's US5-6-7 needles and scissors. The needles are understandable, I have too many UFOs and every time I cast on something new it seems to need one of these sizes. The scissors is just an obsession. I love… Continue reading Random thoughts

Did I catch your attention? As a member of our county's Ballot Absentee Counting board, I've been following the news around the country closely with regard to the ballots being counted in swing states. Honestly, it gives me hives just thinking about what those counting boards are going through right now. The pressure is intense.… Continue reading Post-Election Hangover

Of course, the answer should be no, but. consider this: if you have not properly curated your stash, purchased with intent, or organized in a way to facilitate 'at home shopping', then the answer may be yes. It was an eye opening experience to actually organize my stash. I have bins and bins (and bins)… Continue reading Can you have too much stash?

I've now been home (for the most part) for 7 months with no end in sight. I have gotten a tremendous amount of knitting done. Shawls, hats, cowls, and sweaters are all complete with no where to wear them. Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year? This hasn't stopped me from buying yarn… Continue reading Baking (and knitting) all the things

I had a completely different blog post planned for today. In fact, it's written and ready to go. BUT today is my birthday and in 2020 that means anything could happen. And happen, it did. Spicy Thai Salad, Pho Ga and BOBA! As I sit here writing this, I am enjoying a Spicy Thai Salad… Continue reading Blessings abound

Daughter #1 is an amazing cook and her plating is always on point. One of my daughters recently moved from the northeast back south (sort of). This means that instead of plane ride (which was cancelled in May) I am able to drive a few hours and spend time with her. I've been, unintentionally, stockpiling… Continue reading The Rollercoaster We Call Life

Failed It! This week my team at work held a virtual Nailed it or Failed it cake challenge. Much like the Netflix show, Nailed It!, the idea was to recreate a cake based on a fun design found somewhere online. I spent much of my free time last week trolling Pinterest looking for something simple… Continue reading Nailed it or Failed it?

There has been a flurry of activity at the Cozy Cottage in the last couple of weeks! I finished the MKAL from Curious Handmade. Not only did I finish it (on time!) but I also blocked it. I wasn't able to reveal the final project until this week and here it is! I made a… Continue reading Crossing the finish line