For the past week I feel like I’ve been all over the place, taking photos for many different projects at the same time. One of them involved my kitchen, which I had to clean the hell out of first. That’s an aspect of blogging nobody talks about, how if you want to take nice photos […]
July Highlights
Happy August! So far it’s shaping up to be even busier than July for me, but I’m hoping to have time to fit in some fun outdoor activities. If you need some projects or recipes to help fill the long summer days, here are some ideas from July. Triangle mirror Laundry shelf and rack Leather […]
Enough is Enough
Anna of Door Sixteen and Grace of Design*Sponge both made the case yesterday for speaking up about oppression, even when it isn’t the primary topic of your blog. Although I’ve spoken about my support for gun control, usually I feel like I shouldn’t talk about my political beliefs on my DIY blog for fear of turning off readers […]
Marble Madness
Although I’ve already done plenty of marble DIYs (like marble and copper candleholders, marble photo stands, and marble geometric ornaments), I’m not at all sick of the material. In fact, I think I might like it even more, especially combined with metallics. It’s such a soft, natural design element in both fashion and interiors, and you might be […]
Welcome to DIY in PDX!
Welcome to my new site, DIY in PDX! Since I started blogging in 2009, the blog world has changed enormously. What was once just a hobby has become a viable profession. Throughout those years of evolution, DIY projects and tutorials have been a huge part of my content (see my DIY archives for evidence). For […]
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Friday Finds
Just thought I’d share some items I’ve come across recently while window-shopping. Have a wonderful weekend! Handled these mugs in person last week, and they’re quite lovely. Plus, they stack so perfectly. This plaid coat looks wonderfully cozy. Someday I think I’d like to get a record player, and I like the minimalist looks of […]
Hummus Nori Veggie Wraps
Now that my kitchen is usable again (more on that next week), I can finally share one of my favorite snacks lately. Initially I made these seaweed hummus wraps just to help me eat more of the vegetables that my garden has been producing this summer. Among other things, I was overrun with cucumbers and […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Betina Lou
After our long, hot summer, I’m enjoying the transition to Fall this year. With just the hint of a chill in the air, I’m looking forward to wearing cozy sweaters while sipping from a mug of tea. But some extra inspiration from Betina Lou certainly doesn’t hurt. They always seem to have the perfect striped and […]