Garden arch redesigned
After months of planning and several redesigns along the way, I finally got an archway up in our garden this evening. It’s still a project-in-progress, but I am so pleased […]
Garden arch underway
I finished construction on our backyard garden arch this afternoon, using zip ties to attach wood lattice to pvc pipe. My calculations were off as I discovered that an arch […]
DIY Backyard Bench
I finished assembling my DIY turquoise bench in our backyard garden oasis this afternoon. I found the idea on Pinterest and watched videos on YouTube to guide me. Stacks of […]
Evolution of a model
After consulting with my local hardware store manager on my project design, I made some changes to the outdoor storage rack I’m creating from PVC pipes. I drew my new […]
A mini model
I try to improve our backyard living space each spring/summer, learning from what worked and didn’t the previous year. February is when I begin my planning. This time around, I’m […]
Nesting – Or, Making IKEA Our Bitch
The last two months since we’ve moved have been filled with the unpacking stage. The decorating and nesting is by far my favorite part of the entire move. We’ve been […]
30 Days to 30
I’m turning 30 next month ― and though I’m not where I want to be, or doing what I thought I’d be doing by now ― I’m actually quite excited. I intend to relish the decade as it will certainly be my best to date, turning-30 advice echoed by (fellow […]
Apple Cupcake Tree Shows Teachers the ♥
More than 130 local teachers turned out for the End of Year Celebration last May, filling the garden patio at Jalisco’s Restaurant in Watsonville for a record turnout. This year’s celebration had a few extra special perks to show teachers the ♥, including the DIY Easy & Inexpensive Cupcake Stand […]
DIY Easy & Inexpensive Cupcake Stand
Cupcakes have expanded beyond children’s parties and been gaining in popularity. Part of the fun in these bite-sized treats is in the presentation. There’s no need to shell out a […]
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