The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer The Grand Sophy is in keeping with the rest of Georgette Heyer’s novels, a genre-defining Regency romance. If you like Regency romance, this book will likely please you. It pleased me. There’s something amusing and refreshing about spending time with people for whom “what shall I wear to the …
Nov 11
Spoon Rest 3 – Unicorn Seal
I made this spoon rest sprig off of the seal of an envelope that a friend sent me. It was too beautiful to throw away, so I made a silicone mold of it and it’s served me well. So far I haven’t used any of these spoon rests because I’ve been using the old ones …
Nov 07
Alternate Susan ebook cover
One of the things I’ve discovered about my self-publishing adventures is that you occasionally need a different ebook cover from the paper cover. The paper cover is for a 5.5 X 8.5 inch object that will be held in your hands. The ebook cover will be maybe an inch by two inches at the most. …
Nov 04
Aromatherapy Keyholes 1
These were a special request from my friend who had a birthday in August (who can resist a birthday girl’s wishes?) She wanted something like something she’d seen on etsy or in a magazine, where it was a small bisque fired pendant used as a personal diffuser for aromatherapy. She said it didn’t matter what …
Oct 31
Book Review: Consider the Fork
Consider the Fork: How Technology Transforms the Way We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson I do love books that delve into the history of a small subject, like the book on Salt, or Oranges, or red dye. I also like those that wander a bit, but still talk seriously about the mundane necessities we …