Devouring life, one bite at a time
Here’s a great last minute egg dyeing activity with supplies you probably have in your home already. We found ourselves without egg dye, but have lots of nail polish! Place a few drops of your favorite colors in tepid water, drop in a hard boiled …
We’re getting ready for spring around here and I thought I’d share an idea the hubby came up with a few years back for an easy, clean composter. First, take an old water drum. This one is 55 gallons and has a screwtop lid. Drill …
Almost two years ago, we did something a little crazy ….
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 …
If you haven’t been seeing so much of me these days, it’s probably because I’ve been busy canning. That’s right, Chuck and I have a new obsession, and when we aren’t talking about it or doing it, we’re thinking about it. As a newcomer to …
Walking around downtown Petaluma last weekend, I glimpsed in this antique store window and nearly kept on walking. Then, upon closer look …
I saw a mason jar chandelier and my heart nearly stopped. And not only with mason jars, but blue mason jars!
I started looking around and found some more inspiration.
Here’s a DIY version from Instructables. No wiring required.
What I really want are some tutorials from Boots N Gus on Etsy.
Come back when you’re done window shopping, dear reader.
With Maker Faire just around the corner, it seems like everyone’s getting into the maker spirit around here. And wouldn’t you know, the master craftsmanship of Paleotool created this adorable, yet extremely funtional, gypsy caravan deemed “The Vardo”- complete with a bed, stove, and ample …
This weekend in St. Paul, I got to enjoy celebrating with my best friend on the signing of her new home. She got her keys the day I arrived. That meant lots of errands to run, rolling up our sleeves and diving into sprucing things …