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In the Kitchen: A Simple Caprese Salad to Make Before Summer Ends
As the leaves start to change and the heat slowly drops I know summer is coming to an end, but that isn’t going to stop us from soaking up every last moment before the autumn rain arrives. Now that we don’t have family staying with us or anything pressing on the calendar, we’re looking forward to getting back into our routine and cooking from scratch again. Last week I went on a full sourdough rampage…
I’m Done With Plastic Clothes and I’m Knitting Natural Fibers Instead
It’s no secret that I’ve been slowly trying to replace my plastic wardrobe with all natural fibers. It feels like pulling teeth sometimes, especially knowing those polyester pieces are more than likely heading to a landfill rather than being recycled.…
My Dollar Tree Garden: September Update, Tomato Season and End of Year Surprises
WE HAVE TOMATOES!! I couldn’t help myself, friends. I am so beyond excited for this month’s Dollar Tree Garden update because, well, what a hilarious first year of gardening this has been. Let’s get into it! This series started in…
27 Cozy Autumn Bucket List Ideas for a Slower Season
I looked back through my blog archives recently and was genuinely surprised to see that August is consistently my hardest month for keeping up with blogging. This past August was no exception. It was an emotionally draining month, mental overload…
The Monthly Make: Sewing Ruffle Bags and Book Sleeves
A little late on this post. It was due on Monday, but that’s okay! Life has hit me hard, and even though this post is a blend of past monthly makes (see April’s and July’s), I’m so excited to share…
Three Years at Flock Fiber Fest and Why I Keep Going Back
This is my third year attending Seattle’s biggest yarn event and it has officially become one of my favorite annual traditions. Shanna from Rainy Days and Cliché comes with me every year and honestly at this point I cannot imagine…
My Dollar Tree Garden August Update: Tomatoes, Raccoons and One Very Determined Mole
It’s officially tomato season in the Pacific Northwest and I am beyond thrilled to report that my Dollar Tree roma and cherry tomato seeds are not only huge but they are producing actual fruit! I know! We’ve had a number…
The Audiobooks That Made Weeding the Lawn So Much Better
What an adventure my gardening life has been this year. I have loved so many moments but weeding is a chore I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to. And it’s not just your average weeds either. We’re talking blackberry…
The Best Budget Yoga Gear for Beginners (And What You Don’t Actually Need)
My brother and sister-in-law lost everything in the Washington State fires yesterday. Everything. And yet, as cliché as it sounds, they have everything that matters. They’re alive. Though that message is heavy for a blog post, it feels deeply relevant…
The Monthly Make: Beginner’s Ruffle Pouch & Keychain
Down to the wire on this blog post for the month. I am not kidding, I have had one of the roughest and busiest weeks. So in total transparency, I finished this pouch exactly 20 minutes ago and then contemplated…
10 Things I’ve Been Reaching for on Repeat This Summer
I love a good favorites list and this one is random and quirky and I don’t care. These are not sponsored but I will add affiliate links, if you’d like to support the blog at all. These are not things…
