a window ledge is the perfect place to brew a refreshing bit of tea. at our house there was hibiscus tea with honey and just a squeeze of lime. on repeat, all weekend.…
five little things that made my week. 1. this returned envelope. {and many others. because we had mail every day}. 2. this lemon cake. {because i ate it for breakfast. cake for breakfast every…
my sister, laura, is a farmer. these days, she’s planting a vegetable garden for a rustic resort deep in the oregonian wilderness. the place is called the minam river lodge and it’s reachable only by…
Tip #17: Get a tool box. Use it for tools. i’m a woman and i write a blog. it’s not a blog about art or culture or oral history or historic preservation or any…
The last time I made this craft I had just turned ten, or maybe eight. In either case, I remember the invitations–oversized and with a picture of a cake with candles and a hot…
sage, oregano, and thyme. butter and flour. herbed dough in waxed paper bag. garlic scapes. ricotta, eggs, garlic scapes, thyme, and lemon zest. tart, baked. it’s getting to be the end of spring and…
five little things that made my week. 1. this geranium. {because it’s blooming again}. 2. this bag of invitations. {because they were mailed}. 3. this striped shirt. {because james needed to buy a few…
growing up, the end of the school year always meant playing capture the flag. my favorite games started in the early evening and lasted just until the sun was beginning set. necessities included bug…
Tip #17: Find a really cute lady or gent to share your apartment with. ooh, just kidding. gratuitous shot of dreamy boyfriend + actual tip: treat the whole dang city like it’s your…
on sunday afternoon our friends carrie and damien ran (yes, literally) to our house armed with bags of fresh veggies to help restore our energies and spirits. among the bounty were garlic scapes–some of…