We decided Crater Lake. Already in Redding,CA we were on track to go there so we decided to see some more sights while we were able. We were cutting our trip short by a day or two by not going to Sequoia, after all.
Read moreRedwoods!
We decided to go back to the redwoods for our anniversary this year, as we hadn’t been since our first anniversary trip. We did it different this time though with more time in Redwood National and State Parks, and no time in San Francisco.
Read moreFirst time for everything.
A- I wanted my husband to post about his projects this weekend, but then decided a collaborative post would be cool, and we have not done that before.
C- huzzah for new adventures!
Read moreProjects in May
With Spring fully here I am starting a bunch of projects and taking time to hike in the wildflowers. A number of my projects are in the planning phase, but I thought I would talk a little about how that works with me.
Read morePortland Japanese Gardens
The Portland Japanese Gardens are a beautiful place to get some calm in the city.
Read moreProduce bags
I am always trying my best to use my groceries up and minimize food waste. Part of that means figuring out ways to better store some of my groceries so that they don’t spoil or as in the case of bread- dry out as fast.
Read moreUse Those Scraps!
We got a new sewing machine that works great (it’s a Brother) and I had to try it out!
Read moreSew a kimono-style jacket
I have been motivated lately to use up fabric I have collected instead of letting it sit around as unfinished projects. As an artist I have enough space taken up with blank canvases and yet unpainted birch panels. The quilt I made in a recent post was one such project, this kimono-style jacket another!
Read moreGrand Teton- Painting
After almost a year I have finished this 36”x48” painting of Grand Teton!
Read moreI made a quilt!
First. I m not a quilter. This was my first and I don’t have plans for others. I occasionally enjoy sewing and I love learning how to make things. It came about by my having a bunch of fabric and being annoyed I didn’t have a plan for it.
Read more