I’m always on the hunt for natural products that have mystical benefits (sadly, sometimes they are mythical). Coconut oil, typically used in cooking, can also be used to treat dozens of different ailments and annoyances. I recently bought some cold-pressed, organic…
In order to celebrate our ladies-only weekend trip to the gulf, I wanted to make a beachy sweet treat- Key Lime Mounds covered in Coconut. I found instructions for a cute flip-flop box to dress them up in -oh so…
I’ve always believed that the scent of a space sets the tone of the environment you are walking into. My favorite tone is set by the scent of fresh flowers, or some hint of earthy spices. I’ve been known to…
Our community experienced a sad event recently; a young adult friend of ours, Matthew, unexpectedly died. To remember him, his family and friends decided to gather at their neighborhood park where they had always played as children, and hold a…
Handmade doily baskets are the perfect carrier for Easter egg-shaped treats, and they make cute around-the-house displays that you can use for knick-knacks after the holiday is over. Here in Portland, I can generally find secondhand doilies at my local…
For Saint Patrick’s Day this year we’re having a green potluck. My roommate Beth is Irish and we try to do something special each year- just for fun! Knowing there will be an abundance of leprechaun and shamrock themed food,…
Ah, February- when the weather is dark and dreary (and very wet if you live in Portland). What better way to cheer up the gloom than crafting at home with a cup of tea or even better with chocolate and…
After reading this tutorial for heart bookmarks on Martha Stewart, I decided I wanted to make them for my friends and family for Valentine’s Day this year. Instead of gluing two pieces of cardstock together as the tutorial shows, however,…
This is a sweet and easy gift to put together, especially if you have little hands to help. Cinnamon sachets hung in the kitchen are a beautiful way to store cinnamon for use in cooking, or just for looking at.…
Last week, I saw an amazing tutorial over at A Beautiful Mess for DIY loose leaf teabags, and I knew had to try it for myself! Lucky for me, I just happened to have a box of loose black tea…
These candy-filled pumpkins are so cute and fun to make. I originally got the idea from Martha Stewart’s Cherry Bomb Wedding Favor How-To. But instead of a cherry, I decided to make pumpkins for Halloween favors. I even added my…
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I want to give my dad a gift I know he’ll love – his favorite beer. And while I know the beer will be well appreciated on its own, I want to make…
Every year I look forward to the month of May. May means that spring is in full bloom and the season of farmer’s markets and outdoor art walks begin. Living in Portland, Oregon, I love seeing people out and about,…
In my opinion, holidays are the best excuse to get crafty. I love making little gifts or favors for each and every holiday. With Easter just a few weeks away, I thought I’d share with you this fun idea: Easter…
If you’ve already read my wedding post on color inspiration, you know that my fiancé and I are planning for our D.I.Y. wedding in September, and that we’re hoping to incorporate as many handmade, recycled, and thrifted items into our…
Calling all bird lovers! Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to create a little DIY Bird Feeder tutorial. I remember making pinecone bird feeders in Girl Scouts when…
Traditionally, red envelopes or Lai-See are given to children on the first day of the Chinese New Year. The red envelopes almost always contain money, usually varying from a few dollars to a few hundred. Whatever the amount, it is…
