…While raising a cuppa or two: cultural SansFroids for the Week of December 18, 2011…

– I DIY: Last minute gifty — whip up a pom-pom necklace!

– STYLE ON THE STREET: Santa Con in New York City! via the indomitable Bill Cunningham

– On the 3rd Day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me: relaxing and lovely (see all the days)…

– Get the L@@K: channeling The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (careful with that bleach)…

– (YO clueless journalists): THIS is really what Not Your Grannie’s Knitting means: French blogger posts knitted scenes from the Daily Mail, inspired by Knit Your Own Royal Wedding….