In The Redwoods

07/02/2025

Sourdough Chocolate Muffins!

Hear me out: they’re delicious. And they don’t taste very sour, just very slightly tangy. This was my son’s choice of flavor combinations, chocolate with chocolate chips. The original recipe is found here: https://everydayfull.com/no-wait-sourdough-muffins/

The third picture is my shorthand sticky note inside my cabinet (the best place to keep recipes I use all the time!) The only addition I didn’t write is that I like to add a bit of flour, maybe half a cup or so to make the muffins hold together better when they bake, depending on which add-ins I’m using. Another favorite is either fresh blueberries or a frozen berry blend, and then I’ll sprinkle in some cinnamon and maybe a little nutmeg, and top with a shake of cinnamon-sugar 😋 So good!

04/02/2025

I took a break for the holidays, and now I’m getting back into crafting! These three shawls I have in progress are various shades of pink 🤔 and two started out as hearts before I decided to make shawls out of the yarn instead. Must’ve had Valentine’s Day on the mind 😆

The light pink is one of my favorite patterns that I haven’t made in many years. Last time I made it I never finished the shawl because it was still in progress when our house burned in 2020. It’s called Seraphina’s Shawl, and I made it a couple times back in 2008 for gifts

14/12/2024

Getting all set up at Simpkins! We’re here from 10 to 2 today. Some great holiday shopping here, lots of fun local artists 🎄

09/12/2024

Looking forward to my next event at Simpkins in Santa Cruz this Saturday the 14th! It’s 10-2 for shopping, and lots of other fun activities. Last year The Grinch visited my booth tried out one of my knit Pokéballs 😄

🌊 Rec Swim and Holiday Fun! 🎄 Join us Saturday, December 14th at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! 🏊‍♀️
• 🎅 Breakfast with Santa
• 🎁 Holiday Market
• ❄️ Free Activities for All!
Breakfast Sessions
🕒 Session 1: 9-9:45am | Session 2: 10:15-11am | General Entry: $15, Kids 12 & under: $7
📍 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz 95062
More info at scparks.com

07/12/2024

And I have my ugly sweater on! 🎄😆

07/12/2024

All set up and ready for First Friday! We’re here until 8, and look for my table between the pizza parlor and Mac’s Place 🎄⛄️🧣

01/12/2024

All set up at Hallcrest in Felton. We’ll be here until 5, and there are lots of awesome shops!
Look for my booth on the left side towards the back. The last aisle in before the food vendors and music stage 😊

12/11/2024

It’s coming up soon! The Hallcrest Holiday Market will be on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. There’s an awesome lineup of vendors this year, I can’t wait!
This picture is from last year when I had my helpers with me 😊

09/11/2024

Wondering where you can find me next? You can always check out my upcoming events list here!

09/11/2024

All set up in Boulder Creek! We’ll be here until eight

07/11/2024

Flashback to last year when I made the entire soccer team beanies! I have something similar in the works for this year, and hopefully can finish in time 😁

05/11/2024

I know it’s only Monday, but here’s something to look forward to this Friday 🍁🥧🍂
I’ll have my usual assortment of fun things for sale, and maybe even some Santa hats for those of you ready for a bit of early Christmas shopping 😁

29/10/2024

November 8th is my next event! 🍂🥧🍎🍁 Downtown Boulder Creek from 5 to 8

27/10/2024

Having a great time at the Witches Ball!

26/10/2024

It's tonight! And it's going to be so much fun 🎃🦇

The Brookdale Lodge has saved every room for party goers. So if you want a room that night you have to call the lodge directly. (831)-609-6010
See you there.

18/10/2024

I had a few minutes to forage green cones from these beautiful trees this morning. I can’t wait to dye some more yarn! This was the color from the last batch with only a few cones. Hoping for a deeper color this time ❤️

15/10/2024

Guess what? I’ll have my shop at the Witches Ball again this year! I’m really looking forward to it, and last year was SO much fun 🎃🦇

05/10/2024

At Cruise Cafe in Scotts Valley (by the bus depot) today until 3!