A few weeks ago I got a sale email from Upton Tea and I just couldn’t resist picking up a few things. The first thing on my list was the Black Tea Wild Berry. From the website, the blend contains China black tea with blueberry and strawberry flavors. It is available in a variety of… Continue reading Drink Me: Upton Tea, Black Wild Berry
I don’t know what it is about mandalas, but they never fail to catch my eye. Is it that they are geometrically appealing, almost like a kaleidoscope? Or is it the rich colors? Here they can bring peace and beauty to tea time:
Welcome to episode 53! My knitting mojo is back and I’ve started a new project that I can’t stop knitting! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in Yarrrrrrrrn. Sipping: The Tea: Harney &… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 53, M.A.D.N.E.S.S.
The third and final sample in the package of teas from Argo is the Limonello blend. From the website Limonello contains lemongrass, lemon peels and dried apple. It is available in a 3.2oz canister for $10.95. When I first opened this one I love the tart lemony smell. I was curious what the dried apples… Continue reading Drink Me: Argo Tea, Limonello
The Fiber: Hello Yarn Polwarth Silk in Slumber The Mug: Ceramic Mug Om Yoga Tea by Marie Kennedy Pottery The Tea: Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea The Yarn: Handspun by me
Welcome to episode 52! Today I have a finished sweater to show you, as well as some fun socks and a spin. I also talk about differences in dye lots. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 52, Variations
The next blend included in the Argo Teas sampler was Jasmine Green Tea. From the website, the blend is green tea with jasmine blossoms. The tea is available in a 4.4oz canister for $14.95. There’s something about jasmine tea that I’ve always liked. I don’t know whether it’s the fragrance that makes me think of hot… Continue reading Drink Me: Argo Teas, Jasmine Green Tea
The Fiber: Aurora on Blue-faced Leicester wool by Into the Whirled The Yarn: Aurora Borealis (available in my shop) The Mug: Aurora Borealis by Dirt Kicker Pottery
I was flattered and honored when Mel over at A Peace of Creativity asked me to do a guest post on her blog today. Please check out my post about spinning, and then browse her posts on all sorts of creative projects to make at home. My particular favorite is her Framing a Milestone post featuring a… Continue reading Guest Peace: A Peace of Creativity
Welcome to episode 51! Not a ton to show this week, but apparently I’m all kinds of chatty, especially about new projects I want to start. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 51, Content light, Chat heavy.
