I just had a birthday this week and to celebrate I’m hosting a giveaway on Instagram! You can win the Deluxe Pocket set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which you’ve no doubt seen in many of my photos, along with a Cask & Quill mug of your choosing! Don’t worry, if…
New Woodland Friends Mugs at Cask & Quill Shop!
Good morning, all! Hello from Iceland! A quick but exciting announcement for you today. I have a few new mugs joining the Woodland Friends collection in the Cask & Quill Shop! Meet your precious new rabbit and raven friends! Also joining the shop is the Green Dragon design, now available as a mug!…
What Anna Read in June 2018
Come catch up with me and take a look at what I read this past month as well as what’s coming up for next month’s goals and events. Summer is here and June has come and gone. The thing about summer in Minnesota is it takes forever to appear and then it’s gone before you…
Polyjuice Potion Recipe for Muggles
It’s the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! To celebrate, I’m sharing a muggle version of a potion we first meet in that book… Polyjuice Potion can be handy in a tight spot. We see it used a number of times throughout Harry Potter’s experience at Hogwarts. Quite a bit of…
Elvish Miruvor Recipe, Inspired by Tolkien
In Middle-earth, the elves drink Miruvor as a rejuvenating beverage, almost like we might have an energy drink. But better. It’s warming and renews strength. Elrond gives a supply to Gandalf, which he then doles out to the Fellowship on Caradhras in sips to warm them up. Sounds life-giving, no? No one knows exactly how…
Penguin Classics Nail Art
Some of the most recognizable books out there are the orange covers of the Penguin classics. Recreate a mini version of these iconic covers right on your fingertips! I’ll show you how. 🙂 You’ll Need: orange nail polish cream or off-white nail polish black nail polish clear, masking or nail art tape (optional)…
What Anna Read in May 2018
Come catch up with me and take a look at what I read this past month as well as what’s coming up for next month’s goals and events. I’ll just come out and say this has been a weird May. The weather has been weird. I’ve been weird(er). And I have not been in the…
Simple Nail Art Inspired by ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Happy Birthday, Alice! Last year I showed you the playing card nail design I did inspired by Wonderland and the Queen of Hearts. Those are a bit tricky, but super fun once they’re done. If you feel like that’s too much fuss for you, here’s a simple Alice-inspired design that would be great for any…
What Anna Read in April 2018
Come catch up with me and take a look at what I read this past month as well as what’s coming up for next month’s goals and events. In April I got serious about making some serious progress on my list of 30 books to read before turning 30. I haven’t got much time left!…
Cask & Quill Book Club – May’s Selection
April is nearing an end and I’ve decided to invite you all to read another book from my 30×30 list with me in May! I held a poll on Instagram to see what book people would be most interested in reading next month. The choice was between 1984, by George Orwell, and Beloved, by Toni…
Cask & Quill Shop Sale!
All items at the Cask & Quill Shop are currently 15% off! If you’ve been meaning to pick up a mug or a tote bag, now is the time! Plus: Free US shipping with $50 purchase. No code necessary. Sale ends Tuesday 4/17. Click here to shop!