Stitch + Wire Party, Atlanta, Georgia

Shannon and Beth have joined together to create Stitch + Wire. Their inaugural event was a crafty party at Youngblood Gallery, and it was a great time to meet other craft-minded folks in Atlanta.

Sheik Burritos, Atlanta, Georgia

I decided to try something "different" at Sheik Burritos. However, it really wasn't different, it was just MORE. I typically get the Dog Style Tofu Kababs with Rice, Black Beans, and Southwestern Salsa. This time, my eyes were much bigger than my stomach, and I ordered pretty much the same thing but Sag Style, which ultimately is two dinners on a plate.

Raw, gluten-free, vegan cheesecake at Cafe Sunflower

It melts in your mouth. Need I say more?

I.C.E. Pop Up Shop Setup

Our friends, Shannon and Christy, needed help setting up the I.C.E. Pop Up shop at Criminal Records. Luckily we weren't too busy and were able to lend a hand. It was fun to design the layout of some of the shop and create product displays before the Scoutmob party the next night.



We were back the next day to put the finishing touches on the shop, and we took a break at the Porter. We had their insanely potent vinegar popcorn.



The Scoutmob party was a success, and tons of people came out to do their holiday shopping.



We even got to sell our letterpress stationery, Camp Paper & Goods.

Senbei Cracker Disaster

I've been doing my best to go gluten-free with an occasional slip. One of my favorite gluten-free snacks are senbei crackers, but they can get expensive. So I decided to make my own. It's not so easy. The rice flour comes apart really easily, and it was really difficult to get the flavor right.



Not looking or tasting so hot, I decided to keep buying them.

Indie Craft Experience Holiday Spectacular

Every year, Andy and I help out with I.C.E., put on by our friends Shannon and Christy. Andy loves running the bar with David, Shannon's boyfriend.



We always have such a blast because the whole craft community comes out including a lot of our friends, so it's great to catch up with people over the two days during the event.

No Mule Riding for Me

My girlfriends and I get together once a year (we're scattered across the country) for a little R&R. This year we planned to ride mules into the Grand Canyon. Everything was planned and paid for. I was even arriving a few days early with my family to do a quick tour of Las Vegas, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, etc. Alas, I came down with a serious case of bronchitis, and for the first time in my life had to cancel all my plans. The girls went ahead with the trip, there is no stopping them! I sent Joanna with some supplies I had put together for the ride.



Here are the ladies visiting Hoover Dam. So glamourous!