I’ve been quiet online this week because I’ve been working on a few big outdoor projects that I want to finish before the fall/winter rainy season starts in earnest. The biggest project that I’m tackling right now is building an enclosed outdoor area for our cats, otherwise known as a catio. Have you guys heard […]
Weekend Inspiration
Happy fall! If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, the first day of fall (aka autumn equinox) is today. I’m looking forward to moss everywhere, boots, hot toddies, crunchy leaves underfoot, and decorative gourds (that piece never fails to crack me up). What are your favorite things about fall? This woven headboard looks perfectly cozy. My favorite […]
Farro Sweet Potato Bean Chili
Easy slow-cooker farro sweet potato chili.
Camera Sly: My DIY Purse Camera Bag
How to make your own purse camera bag.
Weekend Inspiration
Happy Friday! I’m in a much better place this week than I was last Friday. The nearby forest fires are a lot more contained, and the smoke in Portland has cleared up for now. There are still plenty of things to worry about, but I’ve been vigilant about doing yoga this week to help me […]
Placemat Pillow Cover Conversion
Learn how to turn a placemat into a throw pillow.
Coconut Sea Salt Hair Spray
It’s really starting to feel like summer is coming to an end here in Portland. The nights are getting cooler, the days aren’t quite so scorching, and there’s even rain in the forecast (good, ’cause we need it!) That means no more beach days, but we can still pretend it’s summer with this coconut sea […]
Weekend Inspiration
Horsetail Falls Hello friends. Sorry to be a downer, but this has been a hard week for me. It was my birthday on Tuesday, and ash rained down on my city and blocked out the sun as the beautiful Columbia River Gorge burned. I grew up visiting the gorge’s waterfalls and trails, and taking it […]
Tote Bag to Pillow Conversion
Recently I decided that I’m tired of the majority of my throw pillows. There’s nothing wrong with most of them, but my tastes have changed, so I’m going to be making a bunch of new pillows, starting with this tote bag to pillow conversion. It’s a great way to upcycle an unused tote bag, and […]