One thing I have noticed this year is a number of new advent calendars geared towards my favorite interests! I missed out on nabbing a David’s Tea Advent Calendar, but I am drooling over the possibilities! I must remember this for next year. Quite a bit more pricey, but ever so incredibly lovely is the Fortnum… Continue reading Holiday Gifts: Advent
Last week for knit night we went to Barnes & Noble and I was pleased to see gifts for knitters and tea lovers. When I first walked in past a display of holiday fair isle tote bags. You have your choice of a red reindeer, white with gold bow, blue snowflake or green tree. I… Continue reading Teaccessories: Holiday Knit & Tea
A few weeks ago I got the holiday season catalog from The Republic of Tea. I immediately ordered a Harvest Stackable tin ($13.50) and, not realizing I was already getting some, a can of the Cranberry Spice Hibiscus ($11.00). I already know I love the Hot Apple Cider tea – I thought I had reviewed… Continue reading Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Cranberry Spice Hibiscus
I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas, which might explain my enthusiasm for it as an adult. This year I was excited to pull out the tree and the ornaments and make the house festive. As I unpacked the ornaments and stockings, my husband remarked that we didn’t own a tree skirt. I’ve only put a… Continue reading Crafty: Last gasp of Christmas.
The final holiday themed tea I ordered this year was Adagio Teas‘ Candy Apple. I might add that Adagio had all sorts of holiday teas and I look forward to ordering and review others in the coming years. Candy Apple includes black tea, apple pieces, caramel flavor and cinnamon bark. It is available in the following… Continue reading Drink Me: Adagio Teas, Candy Apple
Last week I featured the holiday wreaths, but if you’re looking for something small to knit for the holidays, either as a gift or to jazz up your own home, might I recommend the following? And my personal favorite, especially for leftover handspun scraps:
