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Urban Homesteading

Back in February I stumbled across The Homestead Experiment. JulieAnn and I share a lot of the same philosophies and goals relating to modern living and living slowly. It’s a challenge sometimes to marry the two, but like JulieAnn and her family, Chris and…

May 13, 2013
DIY Life

DIY Mason Jar Flower Pots

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and I really wanted to do something special for M’s teacher. Mackenzie has been in the same class for quite a while now, and her teacher is a huge part of her life — our life, really. I asked Mackenzie…

May 9, 2013
DIY

DIY: Gift Wrap Storage Trunk

I have been on a major organizing kick. Last week I came across this image clipped by another blogger from Real Simple. I couldn’t find the original, but I decided to try to DIY it anyway. A key component to my studio/playroom/home office organization…

April 23, 2013
DIY

{Weekend Reading} Let’s Get Organized

I don’t know about you, but since Tax Day passed, my head has been buzzing with ideas and motivation to get my house organized, starting with my little studio/craft space/playroom – AKA, Perch Central, as Chris likes to call it. Here are a few…

April 20, 2013
DIY Gardening

DIY Garden Plant Markers

We are putting the finishing touches on our spring garden. One of the items on our to-do list was plant markers. I found this pin on Pinterest and thought it would be something fun and easy Mackenzie an I could do together. Here’s how…

April 15, 2013