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 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…
I Finally Made a Homemade Sourdough Starter and It Worked!
As you can tell by the title (and the picture above!), this blog post has a very happy ending because not only did I successfully make my own sourdough starter, I was able to bake my very first sourdough loaf…
My Dollar Tree Garden: Stunted Starters and What Actually Survived
It is an absolute joy to write this post every month. I love writing about the garden, but I also love this little experiment I’ve got my feet in. As many of you know, I started my very first garden…
How I’m Building a More Intentional Wardrobe
This post is coming to you after moving to my new place and having a real heart to heart with my wardrobe. I’ve realized something a little alarming: my closet is filled with a lot of clothes I love but…
The Monthly Make: Easy Double Gauze 100% Cotton Fabric Shorts
There’s nothing I look forward to more than summer. Now that it’s hit the PNW we are fully in the thick of it. My garden is growing like crazy, my face got a little too much sun, and I am…
Little Summer Inspirations: Roses, Handmade Shorts and Provence Dreams
Summer! ☀️ It’s almost here and I couldn’t be more overjoyed about it. This week we’re supposed to hit an unexpected heat wave in the PNW and, as you know, I’m thrilled and I’m probably the only one. That’s okay,…
My Dollar Tree Garden: June Update & What’s Actually Growing
Waiting an entire month to update you on my Dollar Tree Garden has been pure torment! There are so many things happening and, as a first time gardener, it has definitely been more rewarding than disappointing. Which is so exciting…
What I’m Reading Right Now and What’s Been Sitting on My Nightstand Judging Me
As many of you know, I recently moved in with future Mr. Trip Side. With that comes a lot of firsts and a lot of new places to explore, including, you guessed it, a brand new library branch! The Seattle…
