Succulents

Succulents

  I love succulents. In my hometown of Carmel, California, one can’t step more than five feet without encountering these fleshy, variant baubles. Here in Rhode Island, the weather isn’t mild enough for many succulents to survive out of doors with...
Nime Chow

Nime Chow

While I was preparing the Thai Basil seeds for harvest, all I could think about was Nime Chow, a delicious spring roll made with fresh, crisp ingredients, namely Thai Basil. It’s not usually very expensive, but because we had a very tight schedule this weekend,...
Harvesting Basil Seeds

Harvesting Basil Seeds

One of my most favorite things about summer is basil, all types of basil. In my plot right now, I have at least four varieties: genovese, bush, lemon & opal. I may even have more, but it’s hard to tell what’s really growing in there sometimes. One of...
Pillows!

Pillows!

For the past month or so, I’ve been trying to find new ways to use up all the old fabric scraps I have before I go and buy new fabric for more projects. I have only a finite amount of room to store fabric and I’ve been at maximum capacity for, oh, more...
Summer Pillow Case Blouse

Summer Pillow Case Blouse

After I made the bed sheet dress, I had a few scraps left over and a really pretty pillowcase, so I tried my hand at making a blouse using this formula pattern. It turned out pretty cute and it’s perfect for gardening. I still need to add pockets....
Sew Much

Sew Much

I picked up sewing again. But this time, I’m being far more meticulous about it. I’m using proper thread color & weight! I’ve even been using the proper needle. This is so unlike me with my usual sewing style (because I don’t normally sew...