There are a lot of pretty fabulous hair styles in the Game of Thrones HBO show, but there’s Daenerys and then there’s everyone else. Have you ever wished you could wear her braids? Of course you have. Well, now’s your chance! Maybe you’ve got a GoT party coming up for the season 7 premier, or…
Writing Wednesday: Your Game of Thrones House
Welcome to Writing Wednesday! On the first Wednesday of the month, Cask & Quill and its readers take some time to try out a writing prompt. This is a chance to get some practice, share our experiences and encourage one another to write. All experience levels are welcome! Today’s Prompt Come up with your own…
Favorite Books of 2017 at Mid-Year
Half the year is over and I can hardly believe it! Part of me thinks the amount of time I’ve spent reading has really helped to speed things along, but pretty much everyone I’ve talked to can’t believe July is already upon us. I don’t know what their excuses are, so who can say what…
What Anna Read in June 2017
Okay, spoiler alert: I did NOT do well on my June TBR list. Like, not at all. And I’m totally fine with that. This past month was hectic and full of new things and a lot of my reading fell by the wayside. Not to mention I began the month with A Storm of…
How to Throw a Magical Midsummer Night’s Dream Party
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakepeare’s most well-known comedies. There’s magic, misunderstandings, fairies and tomfoolery to spare. Talk about ambiance! Perfect for a themed party! Well, you might have guessed by now that I decided to throw one together. Keep reading for photos and ideas for how you can host your very own…
Literary Socks to Mismatch in Honor of Dobby’s Birthday
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…
Honey Chai Iced Latte to Sip While Reading ‘Milk and Honey’
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…
How to Hygge in the Spring and Summer
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…
Inspirational Quotes and Moments in Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’
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…
Dragon Egg Game of Thrones Nails
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…
Writing Wednesday: A Haiku About Work
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,…
