We live in a very, very old apartment, and at times I feel like it’s crumbling down around us. That’s really the only logical explanation for the copious amounts of dust we sweep up on a daily basis. Well, that and our cats. Cats (with all their shedding and the litter they track everywhere, no [...]
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DIY Mittens from (Accidentally) Felted Wool Sweater
The past two mornings I’ve left for work it’s been snowing. One morning my car door was actually frozen shut. The next day I was almost late because I sat in my car so long looking at the snow. It’s kind of a big deal here. On these snowy days, by the time I get [...]
Homemade Holidays: Recycled Flannel & Rice Hot Packs
I’m really trying to make a conscious effort to avoid cheap crap this Christmas. My wishlist includes sheets, pajamas, and a wireless mouse (Maxine chewed through the cord of this one, and consequently it works about 75% of the time). Likewise, I would like to give my friends and family things that they [...]
From Dog Couch to Dream City, an Easy Outdoor DIY
One of the tasks we decided to tackle this crafternoon was the painting of a some plastic outdoor furniture given to Turby and John by John’s and my parents. While the hunter green is completely suited to what they have going on in their backyard oasis in the middle of nowhere, Turby and John were [...]
