5 things for the weekend 22.38
vintage knitting, diy gnomes, scones, fall decor, changes
The past week has been a mixed bag. I’m still getting over my cold. Is it just me, or do you also find it takes longer to get better as you “mature”? We’re currently on Autumn break, so at least I had the time to take it easy, plus work on business and home projects. We were also blessed with lots of sunshine, which always helps my motivation levels.
I’m making progress on handmade gifts, but it still feels like I am running behind, which is a sign for me to pull out my planner and take stock of what is still left to be done. I’m caught between “there’s still lots of time” and “Christmas will be here before you know it”. So, I need to see the coming weeks laid out in black and white to track my progress.
How are your Holiday plans coming along?
5 Things
1. Have you ever tried to knit a vintage pattern? Franklin Habit explains how he knit through a pattern for mitts from 1842. I am now intrigued enough to try it (once my Christmas knitting is done!)
2. Make some cutie gnomes from pinecones as part of your Holiday/Winter decor.
3. Tis the season for flaky glazed apple scones! Make these to have on hand for breakfast or afternoon tea.
4. Barbara Kingsolver has a new book out, and reflects on her reading life from childhood favourites, to the author she can no longer read.
5. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, you’re probably thinking more along the lines of Fall decor right now. Here are 22 ideas for your front door.
News from The Callaloo Collective
I’m making a few changes around here as I am feeling drawn to write some longer and more reflective pieces about creativity, simple living, books, and all things crafts. (I think we used to call that a blog?) Along with these weekly letters, I’ll be sending out some longer missives every other Wednesday. These will come directly to your inbox, and can also be read in the Substack app. Have you installed it yet? It’s available for both iPhone and Android.
‘The sunshine. The climate, it makes me want to do things. To be out in the world. When I’m here, winter comes, and I hibernate.’ -Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water