Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of year, so it seems fitting that our very first blog post should fall in the midst of the holiday.
Although Liz and I keep in touch in many conventional ways (thanks, google chat!) one of our favorite things to do is share new blogs that we find. I find that the office work environment is perfect for blog reading--whenever I need a quick 2-minute break, I hop over to one of my favorite sites to check for a new post. I love reading about different projects that people are working on or new recipes they've tried.
This time of year I especially like reading about some of the homemade gifts that are all over the web. Without any final exams this season, I had more time to test my craftsmanship for friends and family. I didn't get as far as I would have liked, but my grandmother will be getting one of
these calendars, made with cute seasonal paper I've had stashed in my desk for a while. My sister, who loves to take long walks, will be getting a cowl along
these lines to keep her warm. Andy's family got a tin full of buckeyes and Russian snowballs, both of which were recommended by
smitten kitchen.
Even though I only managed a few homemade gifts this year, I already have a running list of future gift ideas. Happy Holidays!
