Didn't see anything particularly trendy. One night, everyone was working on ponchos, another, everyone had socks going. Sometimes there are really interesting project bags (can one EVER have too many project bags? Can one EVER have too many projects?) One of my favorites was a baguette bag made from Kool-Aid drink pouches, with the short little handles so it nestles right in your armpit, de rigeur with the Heather/Jennifer set these days.

I thought the idea was nifty, but of course, I want a backpack. So I asked the women around the office with school-age kids to have the kids hang on to the pouches for me. After all, I have no interest in the contents.

*With half-and-half, for those who don't frequent Four–I mean, STARbucks.