3D printed the Ant-Man and Wasp helmets just in time for the new Quantumania movie coming out!
Kaldi’s Coffee has been my favorite St. Louis-area coffee roaster since I moved here in 2009, back when I was first getting into coffee. But as my love for coffee has grown over the years, so has my appreciation for Kaldi’s and their mastery of the craft.
I’ve always wanted to visit the Kaldi’s Roastery and do a cupping and tour, which they do on Friday afternoons. Though they were put on hold for a couple of years due to the pandemic, I finally was able to attend one in February 2023. It was even more fantastic than I had imagined.
Seas and Greetings from the Midwest! We may live in landlocked St. Louis, but that didn’t stop us from diving into a coastal Christmas theme this year. After installing a swim spa, we decided to bring the beach vibes home for the holidays. Turquoise (my favorite color!) set the tone, and we decked the halls with every shade of blue—plus a festive splash of sea creatures to make our holiday feel like a seaside escape!
We had an incredible time hosting our Rings of Power Season 2 premiere watch party! From epic décor that brought Middle-earth to life, to a ring toss game worthy of Sauron himself, every detail was crafted with love (and a bit of 3D printing magic). Guests feasted on Lembas bread, a decadent smoking Ring of Power cake, and a full spread of “Taters, Precious” topped with “Meat’s Back on the Menu, Boys,” “Weathertop Crispy Bacon,” and “Pippin’s Peppers.” Drinks flowed with Misty Mountain mead, “They Come in Pints?” beer, and smoky Mtn Dewm cocktails.
We suited up as Warrior Merida and William Wallace for Celtic Weekend at both the Maryland and St. Louis Renaissance Festivals in 2022. It was an unforgettable adventure – our first out-of-town Ren Fest trip with our friends Anne and Geran, and the perfect opportunity to introduce our niece and nephew to the magic of the faire. Bagpipes, battle cries, and braided hair… what more could you ask for?
Opened in 2020, Globe Life Field is MLB’s newest stadium – but despite its modern amenities, it doesn’t quite hit a home run. The fully air-conditioned interior offers welcome relief from the Texas heat, and the adjacent Texas Live! complex provides a lively hub for food, drinks, and entertainment before and after the game. True to the saying “everything’s bigger in Texas,” the concessions are a standout, with giant hot dogs, beer bats, and bold local flavors that steal the show. We were lucky to attend a sold-out game, cheering on the Rangers to an 8–0 victory alongside my cousin Christa and her husband Sean, who live nearby. While the crowd energy was electric, the steep, sometimes obstructed seating, difficult vertical navigation, and a lack of distinctive design or deep franchise history left us feeling like this state-of-the-art stadium still misses some of the charm and character found in older parks.
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Alice in Wonderland (One-derland) Tea Party
We hosted a delightfully wacky Alice in Wonderland tea party to celebrate my niece’s first birthday—welcome Emory to One-derland! From many little Alices and curious rabbits to the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, and White Queen, the whole Wonderland crew made an appearance. Naturally, I 3D printed a collection of character figurines to bring the magic to life!