Sometimes I really do leave the Beehive!

After Friendsgiving weekend, our friend Kathy stayed an extra day, so Karl and I bundled up for a little Baltimore adventure — the famous Miracle on 34th Street.

For those who don’t know, this isn’t the movie — it’s a real neighborhood tradition that started all the way back in 1947 when Darlene Hosier’s father bought a house on 34th Street and started stringing Christmas lights. Years later, Darlene and her husband Bob Hosier carried it forward, and in 1991, Bob hung lights across the street to connect their house with a neighbor’s. That one string of lights sparked a full-block tradition that’s been glowing ever since. Now, every home joins in, transforming the street into a sea of color and sparkle from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.

It’s joyful, quirky, and pure Baltimore — equal parts magic and “what on earth possessed you to plug that many extension cords into one outlet? followed by where do they store all this stuff?”

This year was a quiet night — not quite the usual crowds — but we still wandered, iphone in hand. Kathy and I posed for a few shots, and Karl and I grabbed a rare photo together (proof that we both exist to each other’s friends).

The standout this year? The pink flamingo house. Hundreds of flamingos marching across the yard, glowing in all their plastic glory. Flamingos are such a Baltimore thing — a nod to John Waters and his delightfully oddball world. His movie Pink Flamingos might not be my vibe, but the idea of a yard full of cheerful, candy-colored birds? Now that makes me smile.

And who knows… maybe that bright pop of pink will make another appearance somewhere down the road.

For now, enjoy a little sparkle from my hometown and a peek into one of Baltimore’s quirkiest, happiest traditions.  Happy Holidays, Hon!

Mystery Class News

Our first Mystery Class of 2026 has been announced.  Dots Upon Dots by Barbara Basso.  This 10″ x 10″ canvas on 18ct is everything I love: modern, whimsical, and packed with possibilities. Over three lessons we’ll bring our fashionable duo to life with threads, beads, and stitches that celebrate every single dot.  Class dates are January 25, February 15 and March 8 from 1-3pm on Zoom.  Here’s the link to signup.

Starting in Spring 2026 we will be stitching the Secret Garden by Mary Charles.  Official zoom class dates will be posted soon.  Design is 12″ x 15″ on 18ct.  It is packed full of tiny details that will be so much fun to stitch.  If you would like to join us, here’s the link.

Zecca’s Window of Opportunity is a long term mystery.  The first lesson just shipped so there is plenty of time to get caught up before lesson two.  This is a combination of three 8″ x 11″ canvases that when combined are show stopping!  Here’s your link for this one.

Santa’s Pup is our current Mystery Class and he is a cutie!  We will have more canvases available in May.  You will definitely want this one for your holiday decor.  Who could resist?  8″ x 11″ hand painted on 18ct.  It will ship complete with stitchguide.  Here’s the link to reserve your puppy.

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