Albion Gould
makes & travels
I’m two months into my blanket and I’m already so impressed with myself that I’ve made it this far. I found myself rather impatiently waiting for my second batch of yarn after finishing the first three stripes–I never keep up with stitch or craft-a-longs, so I’m a bit baffled as to why I’m so antsy …
When we went to the ice sculptures in 2017, we didn’t realize that it was a one-off exhibit. The ice sculptures were set up in what was essentially a giant tented freezer on George Street in Edinburgh and was a paid ticket. It was one of the listed events of that year’s Christmas Market and …
I have a vision of living in a log cabin with cabinets full of handmade afghans and quilts and walls covered in finished cross stitch pieces. I’m a good ways off from all of it, but this year I’m making my start. I set myself a goal of finishing five crocheted blankets by the end …
Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors and I wish it was easier to find outside of the Christmas season. It feels synonymous with the Christmas holidays to me although there isn’t any reason you can’t eat it any time of the year. Gingerbread doesn’t have to be cookies–this easy gingerbread mousse is full of …
Sometimes you want that taste of fall without putting a lot of effort into it–this easy pumpkin pie mousse is the answer. It’s so simple to make and tastes a treat. It is a great dessert for holidays, a party, or just for something special. You can make it the night before so it’s super …
I have daydreamed about having a Christmas evening with friends–it’s something I actively miss and I don’t know that I realized how lucky I was to have people who thought that kind of thing was fun in the States. While life is rather different now, I still enjoy making the most of the season in …
