Reupholstering with Burlap

Reupholstering with Burlap

Reupholstering was something I thought a Renaissance gal should know how to do, like chopping wood or hemming pants. But it can get expensive, so why not try it with something frugal like burlap? These ghastly chairs made the perfect victims. Getting them apart was 

Well, hello, FOUR years later …

Well, hello, FOUR years later …

Hi! You weren’t expecting me, were you? I should be creating some new blog for the new chapter of my life to make up for being absent all these years or something, huh? I thought about it. A lot has happened in the last few 

Better Than Sliced Bread

Better Than Sliced Bread

Has anyone ever had this? It’s awesome! Also a really cool story. Check it out. Bread, not bombs!

The Great American Menu

The Great American Menu

I thought this was interesting. What’s your home state and its signature food? Find out here:http://deadspin.com/the-great-american-menu-foods-of-the-states-ranked-an-1349137024/@Jessica

What I Really Love Today

What I Really Love Today

10 Rules for Success. I love this stuff. Read here.

21 Habits of Happy People

21 Habits of Happy People

Without facebook, how in the world would we ever catch up on reading random new agey affirmation articles? I really enjoyed this one, it’s a good reminder for all of us: 21 Habits of Happy People Happy Thursday!

Food Trends 2013

Food Trends 2013

As if NPR wasn’t already awesome enough, they have a food section called The Salt that keeps me up on what’s new in the food world without pretension or industry slant. Recently, they’ve posted an article on their food forecast for 2013. Read it here.

Say No to Spam!

Say No to Spam!

I’ve been on hiatus, mostly hiding from spamming commenters and my tech support team (that part of my brain that has to push through to navigate unfamiliar territory). Thanks for bearing with me, I’ll be back up and running soon enough.

Padrones in Paradise

Padrones in Paradise

Padrones don’t ask for much. They need very little. These small peppers don’t need to be seeded or peeled, stuffed or marinated. They just need a little bacon, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Saute them over high heat and watch 

Hoh Rainforest

Hoh Rainforest

My dad found this interesting lichen specimen when we stopped at the visitor center before hiking the mysterious Hoh Rainforest. Thought I’d share. There are few words for such an extraordinary place, but there are lots of pictures! Enjoy.