I’ve been in Minneapolis for nine years and this year I finally made it to Yarnover, the MN Knitter’s Guild day-long event filled with classes and shopping.
I took a class in the morning ...
Apr 25, 2016
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I’m just back from a winter trip to lovely Reykjavík, Iceland. It was full of Christmas coziness, warm thermal pools, sparkling lights and, of course, wool.
Iceland had the biggest December sn...
Dec 11, 2015
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My barge and biking trip to North Holland last week included a trip to the island of Texel. Located off the upper tip of the Netherlands in the North Sea, Texel is home to fishermen, tourists on seasi...
Jun 06, 2014
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This has been a wonderful week in Amsterdam. The days have been warm and sunny, a rare treat here. Here are a few snapshots from our adventures.
A pig made of denim at the Amsterdam Fashion Institut...
May 28, 2014
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We just returned from Disneyland. What a PLACE! I knew my daughter would love it. And it lived up to our every expectation, and more.
I had heard about the “hidden Mickies” everywhere, so ...
May 22, 2014
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This weekend I finally had the opportunity to visit the Papercut! an exhibit of amazing psaligraphy (papercutting) at the American Swedish Institute here in Minneapolis.
The exhibits main focus was o...
Mar 03, 2014
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Yesterday it was above 0F and the sun was out making it the perfect day to head out to White Bear Lake, MN to see the Art Shanty Project. (And when I say White Bear Lake, I mean the middle of the froz...
Feb 17, 2014
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Back in June, Project Runway put out a call Super Fans on Face Book.
I made a video. And submitted it. And then, days later, packed for a vacation with my family to Minnesota. I had trouble picturing ...
Sep 18, 2013
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When I was asked to write about a getaway at Mall of America, I jumped at the chance to show you guys why I love this place and why it is not just your ordinary mall. My husband Matt and I share a bi...
Jun 10, 2013
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