The Long Weekend

President’s Day is today, so most people were able to enjoy a 3 day weekend. I was one of those people. I spent Sunday and Monday reading, crafting, packing orders and resting. My usual weekend routine. But on Saturday I participated in a pop up shop. I haven’t done one since December so it was time to jump back in.

This pop up was at a new to me location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn called New Women Spaces. It’s a really cool space that is a community organizing space. The atmosphere was really nice. There were at least 10 vendors all selling wonderful products. There was even live entertainment and tarot readings.

Overall it was a successful event. My hair and body oils and my incense were the top sellers of the day. And I met a lot of cool people. I’m glad I decided to get back out in the vending world.

Works in progress

Apparently, I love to start many projects. I just don’t love to finish them in a timely fashion. Currently these are all works on my needles and hooks.

Yes, that’s 5 projects in various stages of being worked on. And these are only the ones that are in rotation right now. Last week I found a half done queen size crocheted blanket in a bag on my shelf. I started that about a year ago. I also have a sweater that I’m making for my sister that I’ve been making for a year. I must do better for real.

Hat Making

January’s Books List

So this year I am trying something new. I am keeping a book log on the blog. Every year I make a goal of reading a certain number of books, and after a while, usually within 2-3 weeks I will forget to log the books. My goal this year is 100 books, and they include audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines. Here’s my list for the month of January.

1. The Book Tour – Andi Watson (graphic novel)

2. Silence of the Lambs – Thomas Harris (audiobook)

3. The Long Call – Ann Cleeves (audiobook)

4. Blindman’s Bluff – Faye Kellerman (audiobook)

5. Nina- a story of Nina Simone – Traci N. Todd (audiobook)

6. Bloodless – Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston (audiobook)

7. Unsub – Meg Gardiner (audiobook)

I am trying to make more time to actually read more physical books. I work a full time job, and I also own a small business making handmade items, so finding the time to sit and read isn’t always easy. I have made a vow to read from an actual book at least 20 minutes per day, but to be honest that only happens maybe twice a week. At least I haven’t stopped trying.

Preview of some of February books:

New works!