Chances are, you probably have wild onion in your yard. Like, onion grass. Wild onion. Green onion. Know what I mean, Vern? And if you don’t, you’re still a good person. You can get some wild onion (or even chives!) at the farmer’s market and rock on with your bad self. A) I haven’t said […]

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We painted the inside of our fireplace white! Which I’m sure by the laws of brains and decisions and common sense makes me certifiably loony. But A) I wanted to do this to see if it worked (wait why are you laughing?). And B) I wanted to document it so that I could share the […]

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WARNING: proceed with caution. There are only about 55 thousand and a half photos of this dern thing. Now that we’ve had that talk: hello, good morning! Playhouse deets are here at last! Okay, most of them. This is the thing. Aaron made it up as he went along. But I managed to wrangle the […]

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Hi! How are you coping? 2020 is weird, right? But I’ve got something for you today juuuuust in case you need it at some point. Because hoarders be cray. Also, I decided back in, what – 2017 that I would no longer say “cray.” LOOK AT WHAT THIS VIRUS HAS DONE TO ME. Also also, […]

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Also known as, the day Christmas crafting turned its back on me. I almost didn’t post this. Because frankly, these DIY snow globes totally blow. But then I thought, “You know what, it’s my job to watch out for fellow crafters out there. Make sure they take no wrong turns in craft life! Lead them […]

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We’re making beauty products! Well, just one. We’re going to make one beauty product. But still. !!! This is theee easiest and most gloriously and exquisitely luxurious face wash OF ALL TIME. (don’t quote me on that.) But it is. Until I come up with something better, THIS IS IT FOR MY LIFE. (and face.) […]

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“Be my little baby bumble bee (Buzz around. Buzz around. Keep a-buzzin’ ’round.” (<–name that song) It’s heeeere! My mammoth post about beeswax is finally here. I can tell you’re all buzzing with excitement. (<–don’t hate) Alrighty! I’m so excited. Let’s start with supplies. I broke this down into four sections, ranging from easiest to […]

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I use the words “dream catcher” and “wreath” veeeeeeeery loosely. But, hello: CRAFTS! You’re like, “Bev, that’s a twig, a little string and some sage leaves.” Yes, yes it is, pigeons. You’re welcome. Not only are these crafts boo-honk simple, but they’re like, super nature-y and stuff. Yay! And it’s fall, so double yay! And […]

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Pop quiz: please tell me you remember the amazing Tea Rose perfume from the 1990s. Please. I guess that was more of a question, rather than a quiz. Let me rephrase that. Pop quiz: how many of you remember the amazing Tea Rose perfume from the 1990s? NO ONE? NOT A SINGLE ONE OF YOU? […]

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TODAY. Today is exceptionally special. Today I am busting at the seams with explosive pride for my monstrously talented husband, DIY master, designer, finder, maker, creator and good hair haver. You guys I can hardly sit still. For today, we bring to you . . . the launch of our brand new Etsy shop . […]

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