Monthly Archives: August 2013

Back to School: A Bookworm’s Thoughts and Musings

It’s time for the new school year to start. I don’t have children myself, but as a devoted auntie with school-age nieces and nephews, and as someone who has a large number of teachers as friends and relatives, the beginning … Continue reading

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Making Stuff and Making Plans

I am thrilled to announce that Ciarrai Studios will participating in the upcoming Women’s Expo on Thursday, October 3rd. The Expo will be held at the Middle Country Library from 11 am to 6 pm (Details can be found here: … Continue reading

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Etsy Treasury Contest – For the Birds

My BFF and I have been having a weekly Etsy Treasury Contest where we pick a theme and then see who can come up with the best treasury for that theme. This week, our theme was “For the Birds.” Can … Continue reading

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I’ve Created a Monster: Designing a Knitted Monster Baby Blanket

With the rush of the Jane Austen festivals over and the holiday season still a ways off, things have been quiet here at Ciarrai Studios. That’s not necessarily a bad thing as some rest and regroup time is definitely helpful … Continue reading

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A Milestone

One year ago today, I opened my Etsy shop, Ciarrai Studios, and listed my first item, a pair of pewter and obsidian earrings. Although I have a lot to learn and a lot to do in order to build my … Continue reading

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