What I Wore — Opera Night and a Tale of Valentine’s Day Woe (Compensated Woe ;-)

 We hopped a ferry yesterday to see some Beloveds we haven’t hugged for months — just a quick visit, and we’ll hop back today, so only time to share some photos with you, and we’ll…

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Time to Pack, Carry-On Only

Okay, this little one isn’t coming in the suitcase, but I have no other Visuals for you today, and I couldn’t resist posting a photo of the little doll I knit for a certain redheaded…

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Monday Miscellany

 Less than two weeks now until our trip, and perhaps not surprisingly, I’m feeling a bit scattered. Or not scattered so much as spread a bit thin. Looking at recent photos I’d thought to Instagram…

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Train Travel and Travel Journalling

Two Fridays ago, I listed Five Things and then added a sixth when realized I’d forgotten the Train Ticket I’d intended as #1! I said I’d tell you more about it soon, and it seems…

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Cashmere Mending: Patchwork, Sashiko, and a Bit of Play

 A week or two ago I posted this image on Instagram: a patch I’d sashiko‘d over a hole in a cashmere sweater, and I had a request to explain the process here on the blog.…

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