Notes From Neptune

I write about people, places, and things.

Now Playing: The 90’s. Booyah.

When at work, Spotify has become my new best friend, and I’ve had a lot of fun putting together my own playlists. And, because I’m an egotistical jerk, I thought perhaps these lists should be shared. So, if you use Spotify and would like a little new music, may I present: The 90’s. Booyah. (link) 132 tracks It’s nostalgia time again, folks. I did a lot of coming-of-age in the.. Read More

Making a list, checking it twice…

So my various Ravelry communities are in the full swing of swap season, I myself am readying the lists for holiday shopping/making, and it suddenly occurred to me. What do I want for Christmas? My favorite holiday gifts tend to be the things I really want or need, but that I never remember to get myself. And since I figured I may not be the only one doing all my.. Read More

Now Playing: Wha the Funk?

When at work, Spotify has become my new best friend, and I’ve had a lot of fun putting together my own playlists. And, because I’m an egotistical jerk, I thought perhaps these lists should be shared. So, if you use Spotify and would like a little new music, may I present: Wha the Funk? (link) 39 tracks This playlist starts with a song called “Everything I Do Gohn Be Funky.. Read More

Finished: The Little Black Dress

Nancy and I are on a roll, people.   My second finished item for the weekend? A little black dress. I finally own a classic LBD that I can dress up or down as the occasion demands; that’s easy to roll up and take away and toss on any time I need to. It’s perfect. And best of all? It’s a knit! A gorgeous black wool jersey for the dress, and a stretch.. Read More

Finished: Butterick 5537 (View A, the Bathrobe)

Okay, lesson officially learned. DOWNLOADABLE PATTERNS: NOT EVEN ONCE. Especially not from the big three. Oy vey. Even before the horrendous, soul-sucking jigsaw puzzle that is assembling your pattern pieces from about a jillion pieces of 8.5×11″ paper, the PrintSew user experience is NOT one to write home about. Unless you really like to convey a sense of desperation and rage to the people at home, I guess. Anywho, I.. Read More