Gertie’s Shirtwaist Dress

Gertie’s Shirtwaist Dress

So I’ve had Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing since it came out, and I’ve made some really cute things from its patterns. I LOVE shirtwaist dresses, and Gertie’s is especially dorbz, but I was afraid to try it because it looked difficult. I...
Homemade Hygiene

Homemade Hygiene

There are many reasons why I created this blog, most from which I do not benefit due to my inability to keep it updated. Today is different. Maybe. One reason I like to blog is because I like to make things. I like to make practical things, too, and I don’t like...
cuff-down socks

cuff-down socks

So I have been knitting for a while now. Lurvez. I love socks, but I hate buying socks.  I feel like I can never find a pair that are worth the money and that will last. When I sometimes do find a pair I like, I will mend them for years over. I’m very particular...
For the love of guacamole

For the love of guacamole

My good heavens, do we ever LOVE guacamole. Both Justin & I have our own methods of preparing it. His is garlicky and chunky, full of flavor, but really focuses on that sweet and delicious avocado. Mine is more like a real dip, extended with gracious amounts of...
New Plant Projects

New Plant Projects

I have a few plant projects going right now that I’m most excited about.  First, there’s the “avocado forest,” which consists of every avocado pit that our neighbor Stephanie, Justin and I have eaten for probably the last year. There are plants...