So. Turns out that not all paper is watercolor friendly, no matter the poundage. I did not know this when I bought the art journal I started to transform into my very own Necronomicon. I think I may have...
Sunday saw the first half of this adventure with a walking tour of the Alley Art Project and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, but today we finish up with how we killed time walking Market Street before...
“Seriously, are you making more pickles!?!” That was the question asked this morning when A.D. saw the crock on the kitchen counter and the mason jars in a neat line. “I am not making more...
My friend Ashley likes tea. A lot. It is inspiring the amount of tea she drinks and how quickly she has developed a comprehensive knowledge of herbal teas, how to use them to treat specific concerns and how...
There is little comparison between homemade chicken stock and store-bought. There is a time investment at the front end that is daunting for some, but it is a fabulous way to use every part of your likely...
This year we have a new addition to give thanks for at our holiday table: butter-steamed Brussels sprouts. Now, I get it, many feels that they are gross or bitter or otherwise yuck. Brussels sprouts are...
Every year, like clockwork, I end up battling beetles. They are the literal scourge of my weeping pussy willow and cherry trees as well as my beautiful roses. I tend to blame the former occupants of our home...
Thursdays are tough for me at work and the first Thursday of each month means that in addition to the regular craziness, I also have to stay after for a late meeting. This past Thursday, however, marked the...