Patina & Purl

Happy New Year from Amp and Abi.  Here's a toast to your 2015 being full of laughter, happiness, and love!  Thanks to all my rea...

Clutching luggage in each hand, one bag balanced on the  very edge of your shoulder, you kick the door with the toe of your boot. Thunk...

The time of gift-giving and tinsel-decking is upon us. The malls, outlets, and post office overflow with customers. A jazzy , forcibly ...

Over the past two weeks, Old Man Winter officially blew Autumn away. A few great gusts and the sky turned dim and then all that was left o...

Several weeks ago, before I took my unannounced blog hiatus (blame graduate school), I hinted that Mark and I may renovate our bedroom. For ...

Crafting: a soft little baby blanket for a sweet friend and mommy-to-be. I'm using this pattern from PurlSoho. Despite Saturday...

Happy Anniversary to the best husband a woman could ever ask for! Thank you for always helping me be my best self.  You mean...