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 […]
Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top and Garlic Scape Pesto
Between growing a vegetable garden and signing up for a CSA (community supported agriculture) box, I’ve been learning to get a lot more creative with vegetables. But that has kind of multiplied my choices, because at some point I learned that most of the greens that are attached to our favorite root vegetables are also edible. […]
Make a DIY Laundry Rack + Shelf
Did you know that you’re supposed to wash your bras every three to six wearings? It makes sense, since they go right against your skin, and sorry guys, boob sweat exists. But I don’t think I’m alone in grossness (at least I hope not!), when I admit that I definitely don’t wash mine that often. […]
Weekend Inspiration
If you ever come to Portland, you must visit the Japanese Garden. If you do, you might see a scene like the one above, which we caught when we were there this week. I’ve actually seen cute little rabbits on both of my most recent visits, but regardless of the wildlife, it’s one of my […]
Traditional or Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb French Toast
The first time I made this baked strawberry rhubarb french toast, I made it with eggs and cow’s milk. Then I made it again, but vegan. And I think if I served them side-by-side, with the exact same ingredients otherwise, people might not be able to tell which is which. Brunch at my place this […]
DIY Live-Edge Wood Bench with Hairpin Legs
You know how sometimes often you have no actual meal planned, but you’re hungry, so you cobble together a delicious dish from left over bits? This live-edge wood bench with hairpin legs is the furniture version of that meal. I haven’t quite decided yet whether to put it in front of the window, or at the end of […]
Inspiring Women Woodworkers
Have you ever seen a DIYer post a project where she gets to a step that uses power tools, and points out that her husband, boyfriend, or father, did that part for her? It always frustrates me when I see that, because it perpetuates the stereotype that power tools, and woodworking in general, are for men. If […]
Weekend Inspiration
I already shared this on my instagram, but last weekend we ended up in a random resale shop, in a part of town we’d driven through but never explored, and we found this vintage pink “Super Mixette.” That pink and chrome looks so pretty on our shelves, and it still works. Sometimes I see people talk about how they […]
Watermelon Mint Popsicles and Sake Slushies
Make these refreshing watermelon mint popsicles for those hot summer days ahead.
