PRESENCE OVER PERFECTION

One good thing has come from the distance and uncertainty of the last year: it’s brought what matters most into sharp focus. Zoom fatigue and doom scrolling have claimed too many hours, and now our hearts long for meaningful moments spent with loved ones IRL. Exactly how to make that a stress-free reality at this time of year is the real question.

Craft is often where we turn for winding down. The slow, repetitive motions of fingers in clay and dough, stitch