Am I the only one who gets a kick out of period items, like furniture, clothing and books? For me, it’s not just about what the individual actually owned; it’s about the story behind those objects, and what those items say about the person. One late morning, we got a call that a distant physician [...]

Filed under: Books on January 16th, 2011 | 18 Comments »

I just love it when I stumble onto something new and unknown. And when it’s exclusive? Even better. Behold these two books, straight from Paris: La Droguerie, a chain of shops in France, is known for its assortment of yarn and notions, and these books (along with others they publish) give a sneak peek as [...]

Filed under: Books, Knitting on January 11th, 2011 | 29 Comments »

Happy New Year! I’ve never been one to make resolutions, and with another baby on the way in two months, I’m not about to start now. But…I do find it helpful to at least think about what needs to be done in the next year, what I’d like to accomplish on several fronts, and what [...]

Filed under: Books, Motherhood/parenting on January 1st, 2011 | 40 Comments »