Are you adept at mixing patterns? I must admit that it’s not something I’m very comfortable with or good at, but I admire people who can pull it off. Though some people do it well instinctively, I think with practice you can develop an eye for it. Here are some tips I found, though some […]
Shiny and New
I’m trying out a new storefront. It’s more clean and uncluttered than Etsy, and I like that it’s my own little place. It feels kind of like moving from dormitories into an apartment, though I’m not leaving Etsy. I don’t have everything listed there yet, but I’m slowly adding items. Check it out here. For […]
Lemon Almond Yogurt Cake with Rhubarb Compote (Gluten-Free)
For my housemate Karla’s birthday I made this lemon almond yogurt cake, which is gluten-free because she’s sensitive to gluten. I was a bit nervous about baking without gluten, because I haven’t done much of it, but this cake turned out wonderfully.
Outfit Post: Backless
Yes, last week it really was warm enough for a backless dress. Now it’s cooler and rainy, but it’s actually kind of a relief. It just felt way too soon for that much sun, especially in Portland. Plus, after the first spring shower, everything smelled fresh and wonderful. Last week I worked on some jewelry […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: The Urban Spotter, Cinder and Skylark Middle row: Cinder and Skylark, Fashionistable Bottom row: Facehunter, The Urban Spotter
Links I Like
These DIY brushstroke mini bowls are just gorgeous. As this lovely spring wreath proves, wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. But if real flowers are too fleeting for you, you might want to try making some crepe paper roses, carnations, or poppies. Love this cool, hand-carved stamp. Check out these two ways to transform your old […]
DIY Vertical Succulent Garden
June 3, 2013 update: Here’s the vertical garden, hung up: I’ve been wanting to attempt this project for the longest time, but I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to do it. There are versions out there (like this one), that use a picture frame, but then you basically have to build a box for […]
Adventures in Ringmaking
On Saturday I got the opportunity to do something I’ve wanted to do for a really long time, which is learn advanced jewelry techniques. Though I have some books on metalworking, I’ve found that I really learn so much more from in-person instruction. So I took a ringmaking class at my favorite local jewelry/bead supply […]
Lemon Lavender Buttermilk Pops
Knowing that it was supposed to be really hot this weekend, last week I started looking for a new popsicle recipe. The ones I’ve made in the past are great, but I wanted something a bit different. In my search I came across this recipe for buttermilk lemon popsicles, which was intriguing, because I had […]