Glimpses of Nikki

Sharing glimpses of my life: adventures with family, things I’m thinking deeply about, how my running is going (or not going), and the things I am creating.

Posts

Doing Hard Things

Apr 7, 2024

Cooking, Crocheting, Running: all these things started out as Hard Things. But they’re becoming less hard because of consistent practice and finding enjoyment in them.

Reflections: Crochet

Jan 9, 2024

A blog about reflections of finishing my first real crochet craft: an amigurumi fox

Natchez Trace Bridge

Nov 19, 2023

My finished cross stitch of the Natchez Trace Bridge located in Franklin, TN

Charleston - Rainbow Row

Nov 12, 2023

A cross stitch I did of a place very special to our family: the historic Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC

Home is where the wine is

Nov 5, 2023

The story of a cross stitch that I did for a friend: Home is where the wine is.

You're Doing Great Fellow Parents

Oct 22, 2023

Regardless if you work in the home or outside the home, you’re doing great. “Whatever is best for the family is best for the kid(s)” - did I ever need this nugget of wisdom!!

Born to be Wild*

May 20, 2023

A cross stitch that embodies Nikki: born to be wild, but useless after 9PM.

Bear Silhouette

May 7, 2023

I cross stitched a beautiful bear silhouette for one of my best friends.

Who

May 7, 2023

Make time for yourself

Where it all began

May 1, 2023

The story of how cross-stitch re-entered my life as a hobby that transformed my life during a very stressful time