The Wizard of Oz is on my mind this morning, after sending off The Girl to her Preschool Halloween party not in the Dorothy costume I made for her, but the dragon costume I bought at Goodwill over the… more →
Five Green Acreswrote 2 months ago: The Wizard of Oz is on my mind this morning, after sending off The Girl to her Preschool Halloween p … more →
wrote 3 months ago: I think this story is straight out of the DIY Homesteader’s Handbook. Or it should be. Let me … more →
wrote 7 months ago: I’ve written before of my unabashed affinity for Sister Nettle, despite her bristling demeanor … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Let’s start off the week with another round of Show and Tell. A few thoughts on the color grey … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Here are some quick pics of the projects on my plate right now… All currently in progress. Rug … more →
wrote 10 months ago: What might you get if you mix a little bit of DIY empowerment, a pregnancy-altered sense of urgency, … more →
wrote 1 year ago: And here it is, the completed, felted bag I’ve been working feverishly on for only about a wee … more →
wrote 1 year ago: We’ve been spending most of our mornings of late just like this… …greeting the dro … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I’ve realized that I can no longer be a monogamous knitter. I’ve tried almost everything … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Lucy approves, but with less enthusiasm than desired. After much fanfare, cutting, sweating, and cro … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I’ve mentioned that this house has an aesthetic all its own. That it requires, gently but firm … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Ok folks – here is the unflattering “before” shot. Droopy, droopy, droopy. With a … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Here is a lovely bag I’ve been knitting since the beginning of time. When it’s done, it … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Ah, yes. Work in Progress. If you make anything at all, chances are good that you too, have your own … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Hello and welcome to our little slice of The Good Life! In the hopes that you don’t ALREADY ha … more →