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 […]
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 […]
Links I Like
Hello friends! Just a little blog note before I get to the links: I just changed my comment system to Disqus. I tried it a long time ago and had problems, but I got word that people are having trouble with my current system, so I’m giving it another go. I hope it’s an improvement! […]
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
In the US, Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. I went through my archives and found some projects that might make great Mother’s Day gifts. You’ve still got a week, which is plenty of time for a DIY project, and moms always love stuff you make with your own two hands. These […]
Outfit Post: Summer Preview
It has been incredibly nice here for the past few days, especially since it’s barely May. We’re talking 80-degree temperatures here. I’ve got a batch of cold brew coffee on the counter, and some new homemade popsicles in the freezer (check back next week for the recipe). I even pulled out the sandals from the […]