There’s a Portlandia skit about how you can pickle nearly anything, which is a gentle ribbing of this city’s general propensity for DIY. Just because you can pickle something doesn’t mean you should, and the same goes for a lot of DIY endeavors. But when it’s this easy, I think you can (and should!) try […]
Links I Like
1. These cool concrete tumblers are just the motivation I need to finally pick up a bag of concrete. 2. I love this log table with hairpin legs. 3. Steven and I have been working hard to re-do our front porch, and we might need to make a hanging lounge chair for it when we’re done. 4. I […]
DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
Our house came with a kitchen that’s a bit of a cosmetic fixer-upper. It’s definitely isn’t the worst kitchen I’ve ever seen, and we’ve already made some upgrades, but the days of those poorly-stained dark wood cabinets are numbered. They desperately need a coat of paint, but until we get around to it, there are […]
Strawberry Mint Creamsicles
It’s the middle of the summer, which in my neck of the woods means it’s super hot. Like, even hotter than it should be in July. Thanks, global warming. But when life gives you global warming, make popsicles. (Also reduce your carbon footprint.) These are made with Oregon strawberries and mint that’s so local it […]
Links I Like
1. This DIY tripod floor lamp would be perfect in a living room or study. 2. Make these cute striped loafers 3. If it’s too hot even for t-shirts, it might be time to attempt this breezy t-shirt to tank transformation. 4. Despite the name, sometimes you don’t want your laptop on your lap. The solution is to make yourself […]
Berry Smash Patriotic Cocktail
Tomorrow is Independence Day in the US, so I’m celebrating with a red, white, and blue cocktail. Other than that, I’ll be enjoying some fireworks and the company of friends and family. What more could you want out of a holiday, right? Happy July Fourth! Berry Smash Cocktail For the garnish, alternate raspberries and blueberries […]
How to Make a Fringed Leather Bag
I’ve been promising a fringe tutorial for what feels like forever, and I just got my sewing machine back from a tune-up, so it was time to give it a go. I was inspired by some DIY fringe ideas I rounded up here and here, but the bag ended up as kind of a cross […]
My Weekend
Sometimes I forget that I’m surrounded by an incredible amount of natural beauty just a short drive away. This weekend we decided to take a little hike to a place in Washington a friend had told us about, Beacon Rock. It actually has a pretty funny history: It was named by Lewis and Clark in […]
Links I Like
1. This woven seed bead necklace would be a really fun statement piece. 2. Wouldn’t this acrylic and gold chevron box look super classy on your desk? 3. I was thinking of buying chalkboard labels for some of my jars, but that would be silly when you can paint chalkboard labels. 4. This watercolor clock is pretty dreamy. 5. Make your own serape-covered footstool. 6. […]