February 12, 2026

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Melt the ICE hat by YarnCultMN, Knit Picks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry DONE!!

Mountain Mist Hat by tincanknits, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in brindle, black, caution, currant DONE!!

Jane Marple dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, Knit Picks Dishie in Blue DONE!!

Tinker by Wooly Wormhead, Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Dalmation DONE!!

Secret Olympic Sweater Project

100-Day Compositions

Olympic Sketchbooking!

Daffodils are blooming!

Peanut Butter Oat Fudge Bars - Yossy Arefi

RANCHO GordoChristmas Lima Bean and Cabbage soup 

January cookbook: Dinner by Meera Sodha:

Mango paneer curry

Green pasta with zhoug

Coconut braised winter greens

Sweet potatoes with gr. Turkey, leek, and onion with dijon.

Cookie boxes for the college kids

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Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka (audio)

The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan

Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire

Labyrinth’s Heart by M.A. Carrick

Startlement by Ada Limón

Monday, January 26, 2026

Check us out on BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE, releasing February 9

Join us as we try an Olympic-level craft project, cooking and reading during the Olympics February 6 to 22, 2026

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Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley-- DONE!!

Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!

Contradict Me MKAL by Maggie Fangmann, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!

100-Day composition studies

Staffordshire stationery set–in progress!!

Exploring R&F drawing oils and pigment sticks

Palak khichdi (spinach, rice and red lentils) from Hetty Lui McKinnon

broccoli + pork with soy + hot honey - by Julia Turshen

https://yossyarefi.substack.com/p/vanilla-corn-cake-with-blueberry

Citrus Salad from Good Things by Samin Nosrat (allll the citrus!!)

Helping my boys figure out leftover ingredient puzzles.

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Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter

History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook

Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree

Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, trans by Ginny Tapley Takemori

Sky Daddy by Kate Folk

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (my JOYful book for January)

The Art Spy by Michelle Young (non-fiction)

Art Day by Day ed. Alex Johnson (non-fiction, anthology)

January 15,  2026

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining! 

Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla –DONE!

Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)-- DONE!!

Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly– DONE X2!

Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis

Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)

Art travel kit–kit for the chaos.

100-Day composition studies

Daily Joys

Calendar mailing snafu?!

Simon Seared Sweet Potatoes With Chermoula Recipe

Luxurious Pomodoro in a flash from Simple Pasta by Odette Williams

Charred gai lan with black eyed peas and chile crisp vinaigrette from Linger

Baechu Doenjang Guk (Cabbage and Doenjang Soup) from WaPo/Korean Vegan

Key lime pie FIASCO (use the NYT recipe for frozen key lime pie, BUT bake for 15 minutes at 350F before refrigerating).

Hot Honey tofu for rice bowls, etc.

Chicken Meatballs from Smitten Kitchen–subbed out pancetta for MUSHROOM bouillon!!

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Noel Nook:

Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer

The Nightmare Before Kissmass by Sarah Raasch 

Christmas is All Around by Martha Waters

The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall

The Geographer’s Map to Romance by India Holton

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher

Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (audio)

Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (audio)

On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle trans by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell

Flashlight by Susan Choi

When Elodie grinned like that, shenanigans were almost certainly to ensue…

The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

The Book of I by David Grieg

Needles: 10,608 yards in 33 projects

 ✔Succulents blanket CAL, ✔Colorwork cuff club 

Table: Great British bake off bakes

Read: 181 books 

 Repeat Read the World and Tacoma Extreme!

Needles: charity hats? Use yarn/patterns already have.  Use stash patterns in general . year of dishcloths!

Table: use stash cookbooks

Nightstand: read stash books?

Storygraph reads the world, genre, 52 books

Cortney’s 2026: SEEK JOY theme

Easel, etc. Paint my curiosities + stickers + paper newsletter??

Sewing: “museum outfits

Table: joyful recipes, healthy, colorful, textural.

Nightstand: more JOYFUL reads, maybe one a month, and plan ahead?

December 18, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining! 

Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla 

Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)

Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly

Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis

Studio cleaning

Making plans for 2026

Maybe a 100-Day project focusing on composition

Merry Chrunchmas Wrap from Washington Post

From Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon

Sweet, Sour and Spicy Mushrooms with Brown Rice

Herby Roasted Cinnamon Delicata Squash and Quinoa

Sweet potato with seasoned ground turkey + lime/yogurt crema

Corzetti afternoon tea (Instagram post)

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Noel Nook: 

Blackmail & Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday

Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese

Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman 

Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron (audio)

Clown Town by Mick Herron (slow horses 9)

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow 

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

This is Happiness by Niall Williams

Thursday December 4, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining! 

Aal Ower Torie by  Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)-- DONE!!

Shire Hat by Hook Mountain Handmade, Cascade 128 (bulky) in White (restart cuz lace, the rip cuz added extra knit rows)-- DONE!!

Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla 

Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)

300 Hand-painted amaryllis blooms

Gouachevember

Planning for 2026

Staffordshire notes–calendars still available

NYT Mortadella cookies

Thanksgiving recap

Wild rice pilaf

Smitten Kitchen Butterscotch Apple Crisp from Keepers

Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots and Dill

Three Color Chopped Cabbage Salad from DALS Weekday Vegetarian: Get Simple

Lunch pizzas with components from Good Things.

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The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron

Why We Die by Mick herron (audio) 

Brimstone by Callie Hart

The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch

Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan (audio)

Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)

The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber

The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (I added to Eco-lit too)

November 20, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave– done!!

Aal Ower Torie by  Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)

Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst– DONE!!

Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)

Gouachevember–butter-themed?

Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!)

https://pinchofyum.com/house-favorite-brussels-sprouts

Gochujang Potato Stew

Roasted Rutabaga and Apple with Kale and Coconut Vinaigrette from Linger by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Rye crackers

Oat cakes

Persimmons & pomegranate salad with goat cheese, and cumin vinaigrette 

Portuguese white bean & kale stew with sausage

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Extreme North: A Cultural History by Bernd Brunner, trans by Jefferson Chase

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Inspector Gamache #20)

36:54 Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire (october daye #19) 

40:19 A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #6)

42:24 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen (The crucible #2)

44:01 Queen Demon by Martha Wells (Rising World #2)

46:06 The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale

The Elements by John Boyne

The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

Sock Sizing Ruler - Sock Knitting Bracelet Ruler - Twice Sheared Sheep

Knit Extension Cords - Stitch Holder Cords - Twice Sheared Sheep

Fandom knitting book

https://www.nancybatesdesigns.com/product-page/knitting-the-national-parks-book

Blackwing Ruth Asawa set

Caran D’ache anniversary sets

Travel paint Brush roll option one, option two

Kakimori dip pen

Little Sheet & Little Chill | Great Jones

Earlywood wooden spatulas

thin wooden spatula set - Earlywood

Wooden Scraper Spoon - Earlywood

Shop Ground Up Nut Butters Holiday

A Cookbook Gift Guide - by Jenny Rosenstrach

GIR utensil set

Seka Hills Olive oil

Mackenzie’s Fisherman hand scrub

Butter flight with butter dish (I like Plugra and Beurre Disigny Salted)

And there’s a shop in San Francisco that sells Bordier Butter too.

One65 Patisserie & Boutique

personalized book press

Papier Italian Summer reading journal

custom book bobble ornament 1400 options

Book Nook kits–owl, so many options! 

Fun readers &/or glasses case–IZIPIZI, eyebobs, peepers, Caddis

Library candle–paddywax (sold out!)

** extra: Lingua Franca sweaters –”Vote Blue” Kris & Dave collection

November 6, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave

Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay– DONE!!

Aal Ower Torie by  Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)

Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst

Manet & Morisot exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum (SF)

Gouachevemeber 2025

Finishing up ceramics

Calendar coming soon!

LInger by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Kale with sweet peanut sauce 

Potato & Sumac Salad 

Butternut with Lentils, olives and pickle sauce

ISO long crispy taco shells

Seasonal fruit salads

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Rome: a history in seven sackings by Matthew Kneale (audio)

The Summer War by Naomi Novik

Cinder House by Freya Marske

Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill

Thief of Night by Holly Black 

Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat

The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton

Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

Bog Queen by Anna North

October 28, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hoya

SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- DONE!! 2nd sock for PSP

Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay

Spooky Season socks: Cuff Club Vol. 2 by Summer Lee, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Gauge Dyeworks 4 ply sock in Pumpkin Stripe Latte– DONE!!

3D printed spinning wheel–source TBA

Courtney Cerruti’s new CB class–Find your Creative Rhythm: 15 Ways to Spark & Sustain Creativity

2026 Calendar–coming soon (!!!)

Gouachevemeber 2025

Uh Italy?

Borghese Gallery

Museo Nazionale Romano

Smithsonian–Little Beasts exhibit (currently closed due to govt shut down)

MFAHouston–Impressionist & post-Impressionist wing, plus excellent Islamic & Judaic art collections

Uh Italy?

Pasticceria Regoli 

Cooking and Eating in Lazio: 

https://www.cooking-vacations.com/

https://www.nenaborgocastello.com/

Naples Food Tour: https://www.eatingeurope.com/naples/

Cranberry & White Chocolate Biscotti

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Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Bryan Karetnyk 

The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. Shapiro

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland

Liar’s Knot by M. A. Carrick (audio)

Katabasis by R. F. Kuang

Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn

City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

October 15, 2025

HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY!

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Paul klee- saw in vienna!

Flax worsted

Fleetwood

Cortney loved: the succulent squares–eager for tote bag collaboration. And the Paul Klee sweater.

More variety, darker colors and backgrounds

Grey parrot with red in March

Ceramics

Cortney loved: delving into floral paintings, floral ceramics, growing flowers…also–the kryptonite illustration, and Monica’s Viennese cake collection.

Cocktail club

Empty nest= one gf veg meal! 

Double swiss chicken cutlets

Cortney loved: cocktail club–so inspiring! And teaching my boys how to cook.

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Weird books are the best!

Endling by Maria Reva

On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle

Orbital by Samatha Harvey

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami

Cortney loved: catching up with the LouisePenny Three Pines series. All the floral volumes this spring (great resources!), and the Eco-lit list in our Bookshop.org site.

Monday September 22, 2025

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??

SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- 2nd sock for PSP

Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay

Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)

All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar.

Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Bolognese

my favorite vegetarian sandwich is.... - by Julia Turshen

Pickled potato salad by Casey Elsass from What Can I Bring: How to live your guest life

Secret Menu Dill-Pepperoncini Tuna Salad from Smitten Kitchen

Ottolenghi Spicy Mushroom lasagna

Blueberry Cheesecake Phyllo cups

Paper airplane cocktail

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Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, trans by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada 

On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J. Haveland

The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir