Okay, we’re getting fully into the Halloween season now, folks. Some of you may know that Frankenstein is my favorite book. I could talk about it for ages. Instead, today I’m sharing a suuuuper easy nail design inspired by the Creature. This would be a perfect design for any beginner to nail art. In fact,…
October definitely is when soup season kicks into high gear. In Patrick Rothfuss’ fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe poses as an innkeeper at the Waystone Inn and apparently is a mean cook. This vegetable soup recipe is one I’ve created based on the description of the one he prepares for his patrons at harvest…
Happy October! Here’s a quick and easy Cthulhu cake or cupcake (cthupcake?) decorating idea for your Halloween or Lovecraft-inspired party. I just kept this really simple and went with a box yellow cake mix and buttercream frosting. A can of frosting from the store will also do just fine, it’s just nowhere near as tasty.…
Many of us are getting excited about fall now that it’s September, but technically it’s still summer and I know some of you want to hold onto that as long as you can. This post is for you! I offer you a drink that is refreshing and spicy, which I think is perfect for this…
Dorne has a beautiful place by the sea called the Water Gardens. It’s where Prince Doran hangs out most of the time, while nursing his gout. If you’re hoping to live a bit like a Dornish prince (minus the gout, hopefully), keep reading for an easy and delicious Dornish snack or simple meal, fit for…
This title is a bit misleading. I’m not planning to list every single book I read in the previous 30 years of my life. Quite frankly, I don’t even think I could! As an avid bookworm since I can remember, the number of books I’ve read (and reread) up until this point in my life…
The winner of my birthday giveaway has been announced and contacted! If you were not the lucky one this time, I have a small consolation prize for you: Please enjoy 10% off all mugs this weekend! Sale ends Sunday, July 22 at 11:59 CDT. No code needed! Are you joining in on the 24…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
