Before: After: I kind of can’t believe that we’ve lived in this house for a year, and until a few days ago, we hadn’t done anything to the upstairs bathroom. It felt like until we could give it a full makeover, why bother? Now it feels a thousand times better to be in the room, though. […]
Links I Like
1. This copper pipe vase/candle holder would make a lovely table centerpiece. 2. Printing your own eye print pillow cover might be easier than you think. 3. These free bird printables would be a great spring decor update. 4. Make pretty clay and gold foil necklaces. 5. I never thought I’d want to make my own toilet accessory, but these fancy toilet paper […]
Starting My DIY Vertical Garden
When it warmed up outside and the plants began poking their heads above the ground and growing leaves again, I started thinking about fixing up our yard. Last year we didn’t do much other than put in some raised vegetable gardens and try to keep the grass mowed, so it needs a lot of work. […]
A New Skill: Stone Setting
On Sunday I attended a jewelry class I had been looking forward to for a while. It was on free-form stone setting, and it was the first time they had offered the subject at my favorite bead shop, Dava Bead (they have tons of classes, but they fill up quickly). It wasn’t addressed in any of my […]
Links I Like
1. These hanging planters are a gorgeous take on traditional kokedama. 2. I made my own Oregon doormat, but this colorful mat makes me want to make another for the back door. 3. Corral your stuff with this cute suede trinket dish. 4. Build a copper pipe ladder, then check out these ideas for ways to use it. 5. These wood berry baskets should come in […]
Materially Crafted Book Review
It shouldn’t surprise anyone who knows me that I have a bit of a craft/DIY book collection. From practical, old-school home maintenance guides, to kitschy ’70s craft encyclopedias, to beautiful, modern books filled with knitting and sewing patterns, my collection runs the gamut. But with so many great tutorials and patterns available online, why do […]
DIY Striped Soap
Recently I saw some striped bars of soap, thought they looked cute, and had the classic, “I could make that!” realization. I had soap base leftover from my coffee mint soap, so all I needed was some soap colorant. Turns out it’s just as easy as it seems: pour colored soap in layers, then slice […]
Links I Like
1. Display your jewelry in style with this raw crystal necklace hanger. 2. These Easter eggs look pretty covered in flowers and leaves. 3. Go big with Himmeli and make a copper pipe side table. 4. This tank maxi dress looks like a great spring/summer staple. 5. Make the spring-iest chocolate in history. 6. Sew a leather zippered pouch to […]
Vertical Gardens DIY Inspiration
Now that spring is really here in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been thinking about the vertical garden project I want to attempt in our back yard. I’ve assembled lots of inspiration and ideas for how to make it happen, and I think I have a pretty good plan in mind. Don’t hold me to this, […]