(r) Veðurfræðingurinn :: The “Weatherman” Sweater You’ll always hear me gushing about Icelandic wool — how it served me brilliantly enduring the elements at the Anake Outdoor School, and how I’m loving it during my first New England winter! I might never have enough Lopapeysa hand knits, so the Treysta sweater (from the latest issue of Laine) is what’s currently on my needles. Here’s a little look into some of my favorite patterns and designs* — Julia and her sister Meaghan of Ways of Wood Folk are endless sources of … View Post

photo credit :: TIF FUSSELL for The Iconic Self at Fall 2018 After a whirlwind week, we have finished processing pre-registration — hooray! — and that means there are still a few spots left in both our retreats! For those of you who were waiting for the green light on open registration you can now check out each retreat to see what classes are still available:: SPRING and FALL. Happy weekend! Meg xo

photo credit :: COLLEEN ATTARA Shortly before the end of 2017, Colleen Attara posted this photo holding the word ‘ease’. In the caption she mentioned it “being the perfect word for her in 2017″… I rarely set New Year’s resolutions, but this photo really got me thinking: what a perfect way to enter the new year — without putting pressure on things needing to be accomplished, tasks to adhere to or ways you want to change yourself — why not choose a word and see how it … View Post

photo credit :: ELIZABETH DUVIVIER Hey!! Wow, did time fly or did it fly! Feels like just a blink of an eye that I was last posting here, anticipating holiday celebrations with family and friends. As much fun as it was I am certainly happy for the start of a new year… feels good, right? Just a quick note from me this morning to say hello, AND to give all you pre-registered lovelies the green light on sending in your registration forms! You can e-mail … View Post

* Peace out! SQUAM HQ is now closed for the holidays. * I am looking forward to my first ever Christmas on the East Coast —  a mix of new traditions with some old favorites — stepping softly into this season of light to remember how important it is that we unite in love, compassion and shared joy. This season I am feeling especially blessed to be a part of this community of makers who believe in kindness and keeping a warm and open heart. … View Post