Harry Potter Book Ornaments

Harry Potter Book Ornaments

I’ve thought about doing this for many years but never got around to it. This is a practice run but once I’m satisfied with the results, a final set will be made. Add an eyelet, a hook, and a quick polyurethane coating, they’ll be ready for the tree.

If all goes well, I may make Professor Lockhart’s complete works, Fantastic Beasts, Hogwarts, a History, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and a Quibbler or two. Oh, why not… maybe even Rita Skeeter’s “Life and Lies” rag.

The Child

The Mandalorian “The Child”
This year’s disappointment (with Hallmark’s selection) has turned into a pleasant surprise. A local store called today after having received a fresh shipment of The Child and one was held back for me.

Thanksgiving 2020

 

I usually start planning the Thanksgiving meal a month or so ahead of time. Even though I make the same thing every year, it’s always with subtle variation. This was my first year roasting a Mary’s Free-Range turkey and after having had one, I’ll never buy another Butterball or Honeysuckle ever again (if I can help it).

Note to self… In future, use much less white wine to deglaze the roasting pan.