Pikachu and Ninja warrior I love it when Halloween falls on a weekend evening. We had a weekend packed with Halloween activities, which...

Surprisingly, despite my DIY nature, I have a hard time every year coming up with costumes for the kids. And by the time I do that, I’ve...

Completed amigurumis…but this group could grow… Considering I have a long-time fascination with all things Asian, particularly Japanese...

I had a very packed weekend and therefore could only attend Yarnosphere on Sunday. I love these shows, especially with a friend, because...

I seem to be going through one of those times in life where I suddenly feel disoriented, like the rug has been pulled out from beneath...

There’s nothing better than a day out at the movies with a good friend, and this is usually something we do around the holidays. I am...

Fall has always been my favorite season. However, as much as I love Los Angeles, and I do, the city doesn’t have a fall season. There are...

If you are wondering where I’ve been, the answer is, I’ve been taking some time to mourn the loss of something I really loved, which I am...

Awhile ago, I did a post about why yarn is more expensive in a yarn store than in chain stores. There is so much hand work involved in...

After being laid up for 6 weeks, you can imagine how nice it is to be able to get back to normal. I started feeling very sluggish, and...

Every year, the week of September 11 comes and goes in a flurry. My birthday is the 8th, and our anniversary is the 11th. Due to the fact...

Color On the Move Scarf This new design just published a few days ago went through a long process. To be fair, it did sit in the yarn...

Color On the Move Scarf Closeup of shadow knitting Just wanted to share my newest design, freshly published on Ravelry. It is always an...

As promised, here is the post about our trip to Lake Tahoe. We almost cancelled this trip because I had just broken my ankle and both my...

This is the last week before my kids go back to school. Usually, I’d be out shopping for school clothes and taking them to the beach...

I just came back from Lake Tahoe (photos to come soon), and since I can’t do much with a broken ankle, I had lots of reading time with...

This short film won an award. Watch it for yourself and see if you agree with me it deserved to win. Enjoy! #arrifilmchallengewinner...

There is a lady who comes in our shop whom I happen to be particularly fond of. If memory serves correct, she told me she’s around 90...

There have been other brides who have crocheted their own wedding dresses, to beautiful effect, but I love this marriage of satin and...

A truly inspirational site that I am currently using for a few projects. This graphic designer found a great way to play with color and...