There goes the neighborhood

Episode 180

December 18, 2025

On the Needles 1:14

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!

Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla

Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)

Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly

Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis

On the Easel 8:27

Studio cleaning

Making plans for 2026

Maybe a 100-Day project focusing on composition

On the Table 11:56

Merry Chrunchmas Wrap from Washington Post

From Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon

Sweet, Sour and Spicy Mushrooms with Brown Rice

Herby Roasted Cinnamon Delicata Squash and Quinoa

Sweet potato with seasoned ground turkey + lime/yogurt crema

Corzetti afternoon tea (Instagram post)

On the Nightstand 23:21

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Noel Nook:

Blackmail & Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday

Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese

Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron (audio)

Clown Town by Mick Herron (slow horses 9)

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

This is Happiness by Niall Williams