We've been going to the Google Holiday party for over a decade--this year was actually our 12th! We had just moved out to California from New York for the job a month prior to the first party and I was so desperate to go that I willingly handed off my 3 month old baby to… Continue reading Dress for a holiday par-tay!
Category: holiday
My only handmade gift
Wow, that's terrible! I only made Christmas gifts for a single recipient, my sister, and it was something I should have made for her over the summer! This apron, from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing, is my favorite for everyday wear. It covers you, and it's reversible. This one was made with lovely printed linen, with… Continue reading My only handmade gift
Merry Christmas!
Hands down, my favorite decoration for the house is this advent calendar, made three years ago. I based it on my in-laws wood version, but ours is all felt, with tiny rick rack, ribbon and seed bead decorations for the ornaments. Clearly made before child #2 came along, each number was hand cut with an… Continue reading Merry Christmas!