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Barn Door Bar
When we first purchased our home, the previous owner had framed out a doorway for a refrigerator in the basement – which was used to store beer. We liked the idea, we hated…
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Swatch Me Make a New Hat
Knitting a Hat with two strands of yarn For a number of different reasons, hats are one of my favorite things to make. Mittens will probably be a close second once I finish…
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I Dream of Barn wood
How we made our own barn wood shelves It started when I was a kid, following my mother, precariously exploring antique stores in search of furniture to restore. All my life, my mom…
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Bathroom Baskets
A free knitting pattern for your home We have a tiny half bathroom off of our bedroom as our master in our 1960’s ranch home. In this small space, we’re short on storage.…
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Fall Vines Cowl Pattern
Knit the Fall Vines Cowl Now! The pattern for the Fall Vines Cowl is now published on three different pattern websites. Previously I had opened an opportunity to knit this shawl along with…
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Posturing on Knitting
How you sit, when you knit, matters All puns and rhymes aside, when you do something for any length of time, it’s a good idea to think about your posture and the impact…
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From Boring Beige to, wait for it…
You Blue Me Away What a little bit of paint can do to brighten up your home! When we bought our little 1960’s ranch home, we knew that it was the perfect home…
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Knitting at the Beach is Slow Going
A week long getaway to the shore with family This past week, I took a hiatus from almost all things digital. I stopped blogging, put down my phone for the better part of…
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A Roof Over Our Heads
Sleeping soundly again during the rain thanks to a new roof. Sleeping during a rainstorm is one of my absolutely joys – even sitting on a covered porch or next to an open…
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Knit Along – Fall Vines Cowl
Knit with Me for Free Ever wondered what has been on my needles in between posts? Now you can not only know what’s on my needles but, knit a long with me. I’m…