The irises are so opinionated

Episode 164

May 8, 2025

On the Needles 1:13

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant

 

Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!!

 

Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather

 

Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!!

 

April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 

On the Easel/Wheel 10:12

Ceramics challenges and semi-wins

BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises!

On the Table 19:53

 

Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe

 

Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously

 

Tofu Steaks  with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen

 

Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat

On the Nightstand 28:31

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Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis 

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling 

The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore 

Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith

Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio)

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory 

 

The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross