Materfamilias Writes

Bringing Hope To the New Year

Bringing Hope To the New Year

Even in this peculiar post-Christmas mix of fatigue and contentment, moving through various stages of puttering and torpor — punctuated by bursts of somewhat focused activity — it’s impossible to ignore the problems a new year won’t sweep away. So can I really choose Hope as my Word of the Year for 2022 . . . (the first time I’ve ever tried launching a year with its own word)? That’s what I’m thinking about as we get ready to send 2021 on its way. I’d love to know what you think. . . .

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

As I write this, Paul is loading the tourtières in the car and we’ll head off momentarily to our daughter’s home where we’ll spend Christmas Eve with two (of three) daughters’ families (we’re hoping to…

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Of Mice and Mending and Socks and Sweaters: I’ve been stitching. . .

Of Mice and Mending and Socks and Sweaters: I’ve been stitching. . .

Mice and mending, socks and sweaters: yes, my needles (both knitting and darning) have been steadily busy these past few months. Here are a few finished projects, and some thoughts about sustainability in our fashion and in our fashion-ing (see what I did there?). Warning, though, a surfeit of CUTE happens halfway through this post. . . Oh, and don’t miss the homage to Chanel. . .Yes, it’s the post about knitting that’s got it all! Read on!

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Another Month of Reading: November

Another Month of Reading: November

November was the penultimate reading month of the year, obvioiusly, and also the ultimate reading post of the year. Any of the books in this post would be perfect for curling up with on the couch, near the fire if you’re lucky, a cup of tea and a plate of shortbread cookies nearby. I hope you find some recommendations that please you.

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Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning

Once again, problems with the email subscription mail-out, so I’ve put together a short Outfit of the Day post to test the system. My Bluestocking Chic Slow Fashion to ward off the blues this morning and wave hello to you from Very. Rainy. Vancouver. . . (Subtitle: How to wear bright yellow boots and a patchwork tweed coat!)

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