In preparation for a quick trip to New England for a few days, I got my paints out and worked on painting from a picture I took in the summer a few years ago. It was a brisk fall Sunday, and it was nice to remember the warm day and...
A few weeks ago I visited my local yarn store with a gift card in hand. I wanted to challenge myself a little, but not so much that I’d be in over my head. My knitting skills are still intermediate at best. I was lead to a chevron wrap (which...
Turn, turn, turn. A time to plant, a time to harvest. I woke up today thinking it was time to turn the garden over, pull out the failed plants, and sow my garlic. After all, my garlic has been here for over two weeks anxious to get in the ground....
This weekend we are dog-sitting so we have three pretty needy dogs on our hands. Never one to need an excuse to stay in, I happily have cozied myself in for the weekend. One of my favorite ways to relax while still feeling like I’m using some braincells is with...
Last year I came to the conclusion that I am just not capable of successfully growing herbs outside. I let them wilt, over-water them, get shaded out by tall tomatoes, go to flower, etc. I’m just not advanced enough with my garden skills, and/or, I’m lazy. However, I’ve long felt...
When we got our Peloton bike last year, the biggest decision point was about where it would live and how we could create a space for it where we’d actually want to be. The goal: let’s not let this become a clothes tree. I was hesitant to give up my...
As a child, my first art teacher was Bob Ross. I remember watching PBS with my dad and waiting for Bob to create his magic on TV. My dad’s favorite part was when Bob would “beat the devil” out of his brushes. My favorite was that even as a child,...
Come fall, it’s always time for me to pull out my yarns, reassess my supply, and practice my stitches (ie. remember what I’m doing!). Last weekend I pulled out some yarn scraps and used this YouTube tutorial from Club Crochet to make a few acorns. What I’m going to do...
