Last week I hopped on the train and took an exciting business trip to Washington, D.C. as my alter ego, Rock That Gem, to present an Instagram workshop to the D.C. GIA Alumni Chapter. I have only been to D.C. twice in my life, the most recent trip being 10+ years ago, so I was looking forward to getting reacquainted with this historic city. 

My new tradition, which I am thoroughly enjoying (and highly recommend!) is to find the nearest yarn shop as soon as I land in a new city. It's a happiness-inducing, instantly comforting action. I get to be with my fiber people! And the neighborhood is usually cute-as-can-be, because where else would a yarn shop grow its roots?