Photo: At Seomun Sijang in Daegu: Indulging in a sweet, sunflower-filled fritter called "heoddeok" 호떡 When I moved from California to Korea a decade ago, I experienced many layers of culture shock. It began with the language barrier, and continued with missing many everyday conveniences that I had always taken for granted. Shopping was just… Continue reading “Things I love about Korea” #298: Traditional markets (시장)
Tag: autumn
Scraps to Treasure: Free lanyard pattern (crochet)
Anyone with a yarn (or fabric, or paper) obsession like mine will recognize this photo - it's the result of never wanting to throw out any craft material, "just in case" it comes in handy one day. Full disclosure, that's only a fraction of my scrap stash. But not long ago, it was even bigger! … Continue reading Scraps to Treasure: Free lanyard pattern (crochet)
Autumn in Korea: Color inspiration
I love all things Autumn - the chill in the air, unpacking the heavy quilts, baking, and above all, the colors that inspire me. Fall colors are a sight to behold in Korea. After living in Korea for more than a decade, I've decided that October is my favorite month. By Halloween, the landscape is… Continue reading Autumn in Korea: Color inspiration
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