Category Archives: This and That

Books I’m reading, stuff I’m doing, things I’m thinking about. Anything and everything I think you might find interesting.

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

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ciarrai

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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The Ultimate in Upcycling – Beauty from Landfills

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Ciarrai

I came across a video this morning about children in a poor town in Paraguay.  In the video we are told that “a community like Cateura is no  place to have a violin. In fact, a violin is worth more … Continue reading →

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Happy Read Aloud Day!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ciarrai

Today is World Read Aloud Day. I had never heard of this holiday before I read about it on BookRiot but I think it is extremely cool. I am a big fan of reading aloud. When I was younger, my … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Pinning Recipes – French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ciarrai

Over the past few years, my husband and I have been in a major food rut. we’ve been eating the same things over and over again until we can’t stand it but neither of us really had any ideas of … Continue reading →

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Romantic Movie Countdown #1

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Ciarrai

And so we come to the end of my Valentine’s Day Romantic Movie Countdown. I have to say that it was much harder than I thought it would be to narrow down the list to just 11 films. There are … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Alice Walker!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Ciarrai

In honor of Alice Walker’s birthday, I am posting a book review I did for my personal blog, Celtic Knits, of her book of poetry Hard Times Require Furious Dancing.  (Isn’t that a fabulous title?!) Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: … Continue reading →

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And another one

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ciarrai

Sorry for constant posting but I am trying not to worry about my husband driving on very bad roads and I have chosen to distract myself by poking around on the internet. Usually no good can come of that sort … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Snow Day

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ciarrai

It is snowing here on Long Island. Reports of how much snow is expected to fall varies but everyone can agree that it is going to be a cold, snowy, blustery kind of day. It’s the kind of day for … Continue reading →

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Romantic Movie Countdown: Day 9

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ciarrai

It is day 9 of my Countdown of favorite romantic movies and today’s pick is Sleepless in Seattle. One of the great Nora Ephron romantic comedies (see also: When Harry Met Sally), Sleepless in Seattle is one of the best … Continue reading →

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Romantic Movie Countdown: Day 10

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ciarrai

The countdown of my 11 favorite romantic movies continues! Number 10 on my list is the Princess Bride, a film full of “Fencing, Fighting, Torture, Revenge, Giants, Monsters, Chases, Escapes, True Love, Miracles.”  The movie is based on William Goldman’s … Continue reading →

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