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Friday 5: midsummer edition
I don't know about you, but July 4th week always seems to mark the middle of Summer for me. So much awesome. Warm air, flip flops, farmers markets, sundresses. So, today I bring you my 5 favorite summery things to savor. No. 1: Watermelon Y'all know I am a...
The Woo of Reading Your Yarn Stash
When I was doing shows, often Mom would help me work the booth. (Thanks Mom!!xo) Pretty early on she made a keen observation that a large majority of customers subconsciously bought yarn in colors that would match what they were wearing that day. Even if they spent a...
Being Brave
We have all seen the memes. You know the ones that remind us to soldier on through adversity with promise of great rewards at the end. Love this one. This is what a meme looked like when I was a kid. Big poster on a wall... This past weekend I had the honor of being...
Life passions, legacy and finding your why
My husband's Bubbie died today. She was 96 years young and was super active up until her last days. This picture is from a couple of years ago. We walked with her to the Mudder Museum and I swear I she was walking so fast, I was winded trying to keep up with her. Holy...
Right Here, Right Now
I am not gonna lie. There are some crazy huge shifts happening here at UrbanGypZ. And I am not just talking about my move. I mean that is pretty big itself overall, but it seems as if my move has become a sort of creative catalyst for new directions. I have been...
Never Say Never
Fourteen years ago, I was at the counter of Earth Guild while the cashier rung up my purchases for the day. I am not even sure what the purchase was...probably yarn... Or knitting needles. There was a little jar holding a collection of orafice hooks for sale and I...