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Actually on top of my shit enough this year to have started my seeds on time! These little cabbages are so cute! Can't wait to plant them out in the garden when threat of frost has passed in a few weeks https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxjBLLO6ix/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New work in progress! This little fairy garden, when it's done, will be installed in a little display box as a sort of embroidered terrarium https://www.instagram.com/p/CpD-NkRLc-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Recipe mash-up: pumpkin loaf cake and coffee & walnut cake. Round one is pretty good, but I think I need to up the coffee and maybe use more concentrated pumpkin puree next time. Might also be good with some sort of glaze? https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5e3KmOvrE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Finally getting back to some embroidery after decompressing from the holiday rush! Evolving my little shroomie pieces to be more horizontal. These in particular have a little glow-in-the-dark magic! I'm starting early to be ready for @gameofshroomsofficial in June! I've registered to participate this year, so if you're in Philly, keep an eye out for that! #embroideryart #embroidery #fiberart #cottagecore #garden #gardencore #fairycore #magicalart #dmcthread #dmcthreads #embroiderersofinstagram #gameofshrooms https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDs6YJpr99/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So excited for how this little diy turned out! I've been in love with these hand-painted cabinets from a British kitchen designer for forever, but they are very much not in the budget, so I decided to take matters into my own hands with this hutch and some peel-and-stick wallpaper! Now our liquor/tea cabinet looks more organized and less cluttered! Shout out to @wchinfeman for his final pick of the wallpaper for this project https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIMHUhuDPP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy New Year's Eve from my great grandmother's tourtiere recipe, the very silly tik-tok drink we made, and Pepper, who definitely isn't annoyed that I'm pointing a camera at her instead of giving her treats for being a good girl during dinner https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm21UwcMtGe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Annual obligatory post of cookie boxes! FB reminded me that last year's cookies went out exactly a year ago today, so I'm glad I'm not as behind as I thought! They got a little bit of an upgrade this year with some fragile stickers, lol. As always, fingers crossed I padded the inner boxes well enough! If you requested cookies, shipping times were quoted as 2-3 days on all of them. Now to do all my Christmas shopping... https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZjk2TOwdO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A wild Christmas appears! Setting the mood this week with decorations, a simmer pot, and the baking of about 1000 cookies https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFYQ_6LHij/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The art vs. the artist for 2022! I didn't realize until putting this together how much my art has developed this year. I've made a lot more work than I realized and I've hit some milestones (taking part in my first craft fair last weekend being a big one). Looking forward to keeping this progress going and continuing to build a defined style! One thing I want to do in the next year is improve my polymer clay skills so I can do more with mixing that into my embroidery (more mushrooms!!) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9R5fHOIj2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ornaments are up in my shop, which is now re-opened! (I definitely didn't forget to turn the shop back on after we got back from Ireland, nope nope!) There are a couple other larger pieces available that were at the craft fair this past Sunday, so if you're looking for something with a bit of whimsy for someone on your holiday gift list, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2taD8MmQS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Need to add some sparkle to your house this winter? Want to support local Philly artists? Come visit me at #westcraftfest on Sunday! 10-4 at The Rotunda (40th and Walnut). Can't make it Sunday? The fest is also on Saturday, with a totally different set of artists! I won't be there, but the roster looks pretty cool! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhylAMMnUP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ornaments in progress for #westcraftfest! Haven't made these in a while, but excited to be improving on the ones I made last year for myself. These will get beaded fringe added to them for some extra sparkle. If you have suggestions for additional colorways, drop them in the comments!! I've got a lot to make in the next month! #embroideryart #embroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #dmcthreads #dmcthread #dmc #ornaments #christmas #winter #holidays #winterdecor #holidaydecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqaT_5rqj0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Specimen Embroidery floss and beaded accents in a small cloche. 3.5" diameter, 5" tall. This piece will be available for purchase on Dec 4th at #westcraftfest! #embroidery #embroideryart #embroiderersofinstagram #dmcthread #dmcthreads #dmc #fairycore #magicalart #faecore #cottagecore https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgIgBRuBFJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Super excited (and nervous) to be vending for my very first time at @westcraftfest on Sunday 12/4!! If you're in Philly or Philly-adjacent, come shop some cool local makers for your holiday gifting! I'll be sharing some previews of pieces that will be available as we get closer! Hope to see you there! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOLu68L1Hh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Back from Ireland, time to dive head first into spooky season! Got some pumpkins, and welcomed the return of Sir Arthur Itis, our happy little skeleton gentleman. This year, he's got a shiny new friend, but I'm out of good bones puns and they need a name! Drop a suggestion in the comments! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkENYnrudhS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our last day of walking the Dingle Way! We walked from Castlegregory back to Camp and then caught the bus back to Tralee instead of walking the segment again. We're treating ourselves to the fanciest hotel I've ever stayed in, and we'll be on the train back to Dublin and then home on Friday https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj42s2sMbTX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Day 7 on the Dingle Way, Cloghane to Castlegregory: because of some wonky hotel logistics, today's walk to our BnB was quite short. They were kind enough to let us check in early and even gave us some tasty pavlovas to eat as a treat! Then we walked up the strand, which is this long strip of beach that sticks off the main peninsula, to a steakhouse where we got some dinner and drinks and then a cab to bring us back. Today was a nice reward for the challenges of yesterday's mountain climb in the cold! Only one more day of walking left! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj2P2XfsKas/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=