Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite house elf, Dobby! I think he’d want us to treat ourselves to some new socks in celebration, don’t you? Well, let’s get to it then. Check out these literary socks that will be just perfect for the occasion! Of course, you’ll need to get more than one pair so you…
That’s right. It’s been 20 years since a little boy with a mop of untidy black hair, round glasses with a broken frame and a peculiar scar on his forehead was brought into the lives of the muggles who came to know and love him. “He’ll be famous–a legend–I wouldn’t be surprised if today was…
If you haven’t checked out Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur yet, I highly recommend it. It’s gained a huge following for good reason. The collection of poems are accessible, raw and real AF, dealing with themes of love, abuse, femininity, loss, healing and more. Most are bite-sized and perfect to savor here and there…
By now you’ve probably become familiar with the Danish term “hygge.” In short, it is a way to name a moment that is cozy, warm and content. During the fall and winter months, hygge almost comes naturally. I live in a place that gets cold and snowy in the winter. We spend a lot of…
Lately, I’ve been taking a lot of inspiration from our dear Bilbo, especially when it comes to bravery, travel and leaving the comforts of home. In Tolkien’s works, we often think of Gandalf as being the one to hand out lessons and words of wisdom (which he certainly does!), but Bilbo has his own quiet…
Are you a mother of dragons? You will be now! Here’s how to make your nails resemble dragon eggs like those that Daenerys is given for her wedding to Khal Drogo. What You’ll Need: 2 colors of nail polish (I went with green and bronze) toothpick or nail stylus Start out with an…
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt Write a haiku about work. You can write about your job, working in general,…
Today the season finale of The Handmaid’s Tale comes out on Hulu! Fashion-forward might not be the first thought that comes to mind when you think of The Handmaid’s Tale. The handmaids, Marthas and wives all had their color and dress style that was a daily uniform. I’m a big fan of the book and…
Recently, I talked to you about how literary ambient sounds can be a real spoonful of sugar, so to speak, when it comes to dealing with the tedium of reality. Not to mention, they can really do something special for a reading session! Find the original post here: Literary Ambient Noises Will Make Your Life More…
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here. Today’s Prompt: Write a Shakespearean sonnet on any topic of your choosing! As this is the…
Last year, I threw the first of my literary-themed parties AND IT WAS A TOTAL BLAST! I was probably (definitely) the one most impressed with everything I put together. I’d spent months planning and I just couldn’t believe how well everything came together! I want to share photos from the event with you along with…