Teaccessories: Can’t Argue with That.
I just can’t argue with it.
Drink Me: Distinctly Tea, Almond Cookie Green
Every year my sister goes up to Canada to attend the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. This year she brought me a trio of teas from Distinctly Tea. The first one I decided to try was Almond Cookie Green. From the label, the blend contains green tea (China sencha), coconut rasps and almond flakes. It is available… Continue reading Drink Me: Distinctly Tea, Almond Cookie Green
Teaccessories: I’ve got my eye on you.
I can’t help it. I love these whimsical mugs: If not the eyes, how about some feet? Or a warm hug?
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 25, More of the same.
Welcome back to Episode 25 and welcome to new viewers. Today I show my ongoing works in progress and my latest spin – this one’s squishy! Please come and join the Ravelry group and the ongoing Selfish KAL! You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and in… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 25, More of the same.
Drink Me: Stash Tea, The Portland Blend
The last time I ordered from Stash Tea I was tempted by The Portland Blend. From the website, the blend boasts coca nibs, Rose Congou black tea, natural raspberry flavor, and blue cornflower petals. It sells in 100g size for $7.50. When I first opened the package I could smell the cocoa and the raspberry. As… Continue reading Drink Me: Stash Tea, The Portland Blend
Keep your tea and knitting close.
Last week a friend sent me a link to this beautiful iPhone case. What better way to carry the things you love with you than to embellish the objects you’re never without? Perhaps this beautiful stack of teacups? Or some argyle? And the case that adorns my work phone:
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 24, A bit of a short one.
Welcome back to Episode 24 and welcome to new viewers. Today I show my two knitting projects in progress and a recent spin that gave me some trouble. Please come and join the Ravelry group and the ongoing Selfish KAL! You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 24, A bit of a short one.
Crafty: Cozy Cozy Part II
The weather has been bitterly cold in Kansas of late, and I finally broke down and bought something I’d always wanted: a hot water bottle. Once it arrived, I knew it would need a cozy. A quick turn through Ravelry and I found the perfect pattern: Handspun Hottie by Laurie Claire. Then I went diving… Continue reading Crafty: Cozy Cozy Part II
Drink Me: Tea Market, White Vanilla Grapefruit
I took a visiting friend to Tea Market a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t resist trying a new tea for myself. I picked up an ounce of White Vanilla Grapefruit. The blend boasts “white teas infused with vanilla and grapefruit” and was available for $4.35 per half ounce. When I opened the package I… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Market, White Vanilla Grapefruit
Craftea: Cozy Cozy.
Just before Christmas I decided to splurge and get myself a cheerful little ceramic teapot. I ventured out to our local tea store and picked up a Curve Teapot in a bright red. Of course, a beautiful new teapot needed a cozy. I started thinking I wanted to make the Ribbed & Ruffled Tea Cozy… Continue reading Craftea: Cozy Cozy.