Dilly Beans
Dilly Beans. What a silly little name. At least, that was my first thought. For those of us somewhat new to the popular world of canning (canning is back and all the rage), dilly beans are pickled green beans – … Continue reading
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Farm Stand
At Eddy Farm: It’s beautiful to be at the farm, despite the heat and except for the bugs that insist on flying in my eyes, aggravating my skin, and sucking my blood. Everything is green and in a soothing rhythm … Continue reading
Yard Sale
This past weekend I had a successful yard sale, selling most of my things. Thanks to my dad for giving up his driveway for the morning and helping me move, arrange, and sell items. Since it went so well, I … Continue reading
From the Garden
With a little bit of a slow start this morning, but the sun shining, I had the intention of taking better care of myself today, and as luck would have it, the inspiration with which to do it. I signed … Continue reading
Making Collages
The wonderful and adventurous single life of a 20 something is. It just is. It has limitless potential, few strings, and piles of expectations. It’s easy to get lost and sometimes overwhelming when you realize how many wonderful things there … Continue reading
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Respect and Beauty
Yesterday, I had the fortune of witnessing my cousin’s wedding: civil ceremony. Here in Germany, it seems to be customary to have two ceremonies (separation of church and state?). First in city hall, and official, quiet, small ceremony. Rings are … Continue reading
Almost upholstered.
I didn’t get where I wanted to in upholstery class yesterday. I was hoping to finish the project. True to newbie fashion, it turned out that the tasks that looked the easiest seemed to take the longest. And you don’t … Continue reading
Upholstery Update
The chair. The chair. This week was my most frustrating yet, but to be honest I would have been very surprised if the entire project had gone smoothly and without a hiccup. This is a learning process after all; I … Continue reading
Oh the Layers and Many Tacks
This is an update on my upholstery project. This week I started rebuilding the chair! and quickly came to understand where those thousands of tacks I originally removed came from: the many layers that make up the chair. Now that’s … Continue reading
Beauty of the Wedding
This past weekend I had the fortune of attending my good friends’ wedding. They are both terribly talented and creative people, a simplicity and beauty which was reflected in the setting and decorations at the wedding. In the interest of … Continue reading