The Best 2023 Yarn Crawl for Every Season

The Best 2023 Yarn Crawl for Every Season

Are You Ready for a Yarn Crawl Adventure? Yarn crawl experiences have re-energized the LYS (Local Yarn Shop) in the US.  Regional yarn-related small businesses have banded together to promote yarn crafting. They issue passports for a small fee and provide a yarn crawl...
Louisiana Loom Works, French Quarter, New Orleans

Louisiana Loom Works, French Quarter, New Orleans

Louisiana Loom Works is our crochet getaway destination today. Floor rugs, constructed with fabric, can be functional and beautiful at the same time.  Loom Weaving History In early America, rag rugs were utilitarian and recycling was a way of life. As clothes and...
A Stroka Gene Us: the exciting Alpaca Farm Tour

A Stroka Gene Us: the exciting Alpaca Farm Tour

I was delighted to discover an alpaca farm near me in Mississippi and marked my calendar to make the short trip to Stringer, Mississippi for a visit. Each year the farm has a fall festival, and it was a wonderful experience. This working alpaca farm is located just a...
Retreat-Parisian Courtyard Inn, New Orleans

Retreat-Parisian Courtyard Inn, New Orleans

Are you ready to spice up your next stay in the New Orleans Garden District? The Parisian Courtyard Inn in New Orleans’ famed Garden District is the answer. One of the oldest buildings in New Orleans, this home was built by Rufus McIlhenny of the Tabasco family...
Steamboat Natchez: River Cruise in New Orleans

Steamboat Natchez: River Cruise in New Orleans

Live like Mark Twain for a few hours during a river cruise with the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans, Louisiana. Early March brought a chilly breeze, but I enjoyed an educational river cruise learning about the 300 years of port city history. The “Muddy...
Crochet Cruise Seminars: Change your Perspective

Crochet Cruise Seminars: Change your Perspective

Crafting vacations have long-standing popularity. As travelers cherish time away from work for holidays, themed cruises are continuing to grow in popularity. A crochet cruise is a wonderful vacation opportunity for crafting, networking, and learning new skills while...
Calliope and Ragtime: NOLA’s Steamboat Natchez

Calliope and Ragtime: NOLA’s Steamboat Natchez

The sweltering heat and New Orleans’ city commotion can overwhelm one’s senses. However, the Steamboat Natchez provides a relaxing two-hour cruise and relief from the weather and chaos. The calliope whistles a familiar ragtime melody as passengers board the...
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