Lately I’ve been seeing lots of cute embellished sandals (like these, these, or these), and I’ve been wanting to do a version of DIY pompom sandals. But I have trouble committing. I didn’t know whether I’d want to be stuck with the trend, so I had to make my version totally reversible, but still sturdy. Plus, […]
Weekend Inspiration
This weekend is practically guaranteed to be better than last weekend, isn’t it? So many people have been hurting in the last week, people who didn’t even know anyone in Orlando, but are nevertheless sharing the pain. I can only hope that out of the sadness and anger, we’ll finally find the courage to make real […]
Salted Caramel Vegan Ice Cream Bars
This recipe began as kind of a challenge to myself. Could I make layered, chocolate salted caramel vegan ice cream bars, even though I had never even made vegan ice cream or vegan caramel? It took a couple of tries, but the answer was a resounding YES. Along the way I learned some techniques for […]
Make a DIY Copper Hair Clip/Barrette
This copper hair clip is one of the easiest DIYs I’ve done, because sometimes simple is better. You really only need three things for this project, one of which is copper foil tape, the kind that gardeners use to keep slugs away from their plants. Slugs don’t like to crawl across it because it gives […]
Father’s Day DIY Ideas
Need some Father’s Day DIY ideas? I always find that men are a lot trickier to make gifts for than women, but here are a few dad-friendly ideas from my archives. Beard balm – Steven also endorses using a bit of this balm as hair wax. Leather liquor bottle labels – Help your dad keep his liquor classy. […]
Weekend Inspiration
Photo from my instagram As usual, I’ve got some DIY projects to tackle this weekend, but NYC shop In God We Trust is opening a store just a few blocks from my house in North Portland, so maybe I’ll stop by their trunk sale tomorrow (6/11). Sew a super simple linen apron. This neutral mobile […]
Kale Salad with Avocado Chipotle Dressing
Kale salad is not something I ever would have predicted would become a big part of my diet. Not because I didn’t like it. I just had never had it until several years ago. But then the great kale craze of the 2000s hit, and I never recovered. I probably make kale salads at least […]
Make a Moon Phase DIY Ring Dish
I just made ring cones, so why do I need a ring dish? Well, in addition to rings, you can use these to store bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Or any other little bits and bobs you might have sitting around–hairpins, paperclips, thumbtacks, whatever. Plus, if you add glow-in-the-dark paint, you’ll have no problems finding them in a […]
10 Essential Tools for New Homeowners (and DIYers)
With Father’s Day sales coming up (Sunday, June 19), I thought it would be a good idea to share my list of essential tools for new homeowners. But subvert the gender stereotypes and capitalist exploitation of fatherhood, and instead seize the opportunity to buy yourself some tools for less. I guess you can get your dad some, […]