The best part of moving from my tiny little craft room into a big, bright working space has definitely been the decorating. There’s still a lot to do but once it’s painted and arranged a little, I’m going to give you a tour! I’ve been looking for some vintage pieces to add some more character [...]
There’s something about rainy weekends that make it easier to get things done. In the past few days I did more blog design work than you could shake a stick at, got my resume updated, and even remembered to return my latest batch of library books on time! There is so much coming up in [...]
I’m one of those people who tends to make big projects for herself. I like having something to work on, I loooove finishing things, and I like challenging myself. For instance, I recently decided that over the fall I’m going to become outlandishly good at making French pastries. (You’re welcome, future house guests!) And I tend to be [...]
Surprises are my absolute favorite, and this weekend has been chalk full of them. A few weeks ago I heard from my amazing friend Andrea who lives on the east coast & blogs her deliciously gourmet food adventures. She was taking a trip west and had scheduled a lay over in the prairies so we could meet for the [...]
There’s nothing more addictive for me than learning a new skill, for me the hardest thing is choosing what I’m going to learn! I love knitting, but over the past year I’ve kept thinking “I should learn to crochet”, so I do the smart thing: 1. Buy a crochet hook when I’m wandering the craft store and [...]