My Favourite Articles This Week

Love this list of 10 books to take a virtual vacation– I’ve read about half the list and also recommend!

As a lifelong Nancy Drew fan, this really hit me- In Praise of Nancy Drew, and the Women of Mystery Who Save Themselves.

Things you might say instead.

These textile sculptures totally blew me away.

How to celebrate Pride Month all year long.

My Favourite Links This Week

This is a fantastic recipe that works as a salad or as a sandwich filling- it’s ideal  for either mixing in with some spring mix for more of a salad, or slathering between two lovely slices of bread for a delicious sandwich. Either way, it’s going to be really, really good. Plus it will keep in the fridge for a bit! Find the recipe right here.

This incredible summer dessert is 9 ingredients and really easy to pull together- perfect for a summer gathering, or a weekend dessert. Don’t you want a slice of it right now? I certainly do. Find the easy-peasy recipe here.

I absolutely love this beautiful tie and V-back top that would be lovely for summer knitting. I can’t even believe it’s a free pattern! Maybe it’s just the thing you are looking for? It’s now in my Ravelry queue! Find the link for the pattern download on the Ravelry page here (if you don’t know Ravelry, you can sign up for a free account).

How adorable is this teeny tiny crocheted plant?! I don’t even know what I would do with this, but I want to make one! So cute! So tiny! So clever! Find the whole free crochet pattern and instructions for assembly here.

10 Very true things that I like to remind myself, when it feels like things aren’t working out the way I’d like. You never know what seeds of good you are planting, when you do the above. I find this on Pinterest.

The last weekend of June is upon us! I can hardly believe it- I worked most of June on a special secret project that I’m excited to share with you soon! I hope you have a gorgeous weekend, and enjoy the summer air.

xo Julie