Archive - Tea Notes

my week in objects (mostly).

pins, paper, stitches, and other things.

Nov 7 •

painting and progress in fits and starts.

and unsolicited advice on choosing paint colors.

Nov 6 •

recent observations, november.

holding our breath.

Nov 4 •

October 2025

my week in objects (mostly).

halloween and other things.

Oct 31 •

feed thy neighbor.

mutual aid in times of invented crisis.

Oct 30 •

everywhere, ghosts.

tracing three centuries of family in new york city.

Oct 29 •

my week in objects (mostly).

whistles, cookies, and paper. among other things.

Oct 24 •

a few small things.

hands, hooks, and other helpful things.

Oct 22 •

my week in objects (mostly).

abs, dustpans, and beeswax candles, among other things.

Oct 17 •

make your own swedish roller shades.

this time, with a tension rod.

Oct 14 •

my week in objects (mostly).

popcorn, marigolds, and fabric scraps. also, other things.

Oct 10 •

why don't you just ask your landlord to do that?

investing in comfort improvements, not capital improvements.

Oct 7 •

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