“You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood.What mood is that?Last-minute panic.” — Bill Watterson Bad …
Expectation vs. Reality: Procrastination and Crafting
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Slow Fashion Chronicles: Black Cardigan Work in Progress
“I don’t believe in consumerism. I believe in investing in beautiful things, responsibly made, that you’ll love forever.” — Bay Garnett Patience is a Virtue …
A Knitting Community, Hats, and Catnip Tea
“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” — James Herriot I Finally Found a Specialty Yarn Shop! I’ve been pretty obsessed with knitting this season! Since learning …
Making an Outfit in 9 Days: Comfy Leisure Clothing
“Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home.” — Magdalena Neuner In the summertime, I have a lot more …
6 Cottagecore Ideas for Small Spaces
I’ll never forget my first apartment. I was twenty-three years old and maintaining a grungy fourth floor walk up in a pre-war building in Brooklyn, …
Five Spring Cleaning Tips for 2024
Once the weather warms up, my first impulse is to get an extensive amount of cleaning done. The carpets get cleaned, nooks and crannies get …
Craving a Change: Slight Rebranding of Homestyle Alchemy
When I started my Homestyle Alchemy blog in 2018, I went in with the goal of creating a fun food blog where I shared different …
A Quiet Day of Sewing and Coffee
While cold weather engulfs the country, I decided that I needed a cozy day of sewing to keep my mind off the cold and cabin …
15 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Is it just me, or has the food bill gone up? Personally, my groceries have gone up 100% ever since our 2020 Plague. It has …
Some Cool Podcasts I’ve Been Vibing With
What podcasts are you listening to? Podcasts are probably my favorite digital medium to consume. It’s the updated “radio” that allows us to tune into …