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2026 Temperature Project: A Cozy Garden (and a Chaotic January Catch-Up)

A whimsical garden cottage powered by sheer determination. January nearly broke me, but my 2026 temperature cross stitch project is officially underway. 🌱
An Epic January Declutter

January always puts me in a reset the vibes kind of mood. New year, fresh start, let’s clean out some chaos.
2025 Temperature Cross Stitch: December

Over the course of 365 days, 2,250 stitches, 30 colors, and 12 little cats, I stitched the average daily temperature in Burke, VA for all of 2025.
I Forgot to Read in 2025 and I’m Weirdly Okay With It

In 2025 I stitched, I Swiftied, I survived. I just…didn’t read. And I’m weirdly okay with that.
2025 Temperature Cross Stitch: November

I fully intended to get this posted weeks ago, but December was one of those months where everything piled up at once.
2025 Temperature Cross Stitch: October

October is my favorite month, and I couldn’t resist sharing how my temperature cross stitch reflected all those crisp, cooler days.
Finding My Way Back to Audiobooks

Somewhere along the way, and for reasons I can’t totally explain, I traded my love of reading for some combination of sewing, cross stitching, documentary watching, and all things Taylor Swift.
2025 Temperature Cross Stitch: September

September’s kitty brought a subtle shift in color as we eased out of the peak summer heat and transitioned to fall.
From Debut to TTPD: My Totally Scientific Taylor Swift Album Ranking

With The Life of a Showgirl on the horizon, I revisited Taylor Swift’s first 11 albums. Armed with a spreadsheet, plenty of feelings, and a few tough song choices, here’s how I ranked them.
Welcome to Fall: 25% Off Handmade Bookmarks!

Cozy up with a good book this season and save! My Welcome to Fall Sale is here—take 25% off all in-stock handmade fabric corner bookmarks, including fun new fall and Halloween prints.