I mentioned last week that I was excited about Christmas this year, and I really must be, since last year we waited so long to get a tree that they were on sale by the time we got one, and this year we have one already. Since we didn’t have many interesting ornaments, I decided […]
DIY Inspiration: Colorful Faux Fur
Candy-colored faux fur has really caught my eyes these days. While faux fur is perfect for cozying up on cold days, it can also make a style statement in unexpected colors. The pastel shades look especially fun to me, maybe because they’re such a contrast to the usual darker winter colors we’re used to. Luckily, […]
Easy Spiked Ginger Cider
Every year people get really into pumpkin spice this-and-that, but for a fall-inspired drink, I’m way more into apple cider. This cocktail couldn’t be easier (it hardly counts as a recipe!), and if you like ginger, it’ll be right up your alley. If you’re not a fan of ginger, you can just substitute light or […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Orla Kiely
It’s been fall for a while now, so I suppose I should be getting in the mood for winter. But the colors of this collection from Orla Kiely just scream fall, don’t they? The burgundy (I refuse to call it oxblood), navy, mustard, and nude shades (with an occasional bit of robin’s egg blue) are […]
Knit Handwarmers
Over this weekend Steven and I went to NYC, this time so that he could speak at a conference. It was a fun trip, but I could have done without the freezing rain/sleet/snow all day Saturday. It certainly underscored the importance of cozy knit items to keeping warm in the winter. The train rides to […]