snowflakes and santas already? maybe a little early for most of us, but sandy figured out an easy way to make snowflake canes – she shows us how right here. take a look at this wonderful old-world santa cane she’s been working on. so charming.

i know, i know, we’re still shaking the sand out of our swimsuits, but winter and holidays are right around the corner. they say it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays…

i might be the last person to know about this tip for reducing canes, but i wanted to share cat therien’s technique anyway just in case there are a few others who aren’t ‘in the know’.  those are washers on the end of the cane. it looks like a super efficient way to reduce waste.  cat’s canes are always so lovely – i’m guessing she knows what she’s talking about! read about it here.