Is it just me or are sandwiches the perfect food? And hot sandwiches in the cool autumn and winter months can really hit the spot. This is why I love our panini grill. Panini (Italian for sandwiches) make a hearty, delicious, and quick dinner that’s sure to please. This post contains affiliate links. I received […]
Upcycled Toddler Sweater Dress
Looking for the easiest project ever? Look no further. You’ve found it! When my sister-in-law accidentally shrunk a cute, pink, wool sweater, she knew exactly where to bring it to ensure it would see a good second life. You see, I have a fairly sizable obsession with wool, so when she showed it to me, […]
10 Ways We’ve Reduced Our Carbon Footprint in 2019
2019 has been a whirlwind of a year for our family. Our son was born in November 2018 — life with a newborn is always crazy — but after I returned to work in February, we quickly realized that both of us working was no longer going to work for our family. By my last […]
Finishing & Care of Your Braided Wool Rug
This is the seventh post in a seven post series on wool rug braiding. Previous posts include Supplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Disassembly & Felting, Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling, Starting Your Braided Wool Rug, and Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug. This post contains affiliate links. Congratulations! You’re almost done with […]
Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug
This is the sixth post in a seven post series. Other posts include Supplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Disassembly & Felting, Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling, Starting Your Braided Wool Rug, and Finishing & Care. Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! We’re almost there! You’ve learned about wool and washed and prepped it […]
Starting Your Braided Wool Rug
This is the fifth post in a seven post series on wool rug braiding. Other posts include: Supplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Disassembly & Felting, Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling, Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug, and Finishing & Care. Wahoo! It’s time to start braiding! Are you excited? (I’m so excited.) I’m […]
8 Tasty Reasons to Shop at Aldi
I. LOVE. ALDI’s. If you don’t shop at Aldi’s, I’m guessing that either A) you don’t have one near you, B) you’re put off by the quarter-in-the-cart or cash-only thing (they now accept cards), or C) you went once upon a time and found it unappealing. I’m also guessing that if you don’t shop there, […]
Rug Braiding Prep: Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling
This is the fourth post in a seven post series on wool rug braiding. Other posts include Supplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Disassembly & Felting, Starting Your Braided Wool Rug, Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug, and Finishing & Care. Have I mentioned how much I love rug braiding? I think I have. […]
Maria’s Belgian Salad
We all have a flavor from our childhood that stays strong in our memory and never really leaves our taste buds. For me, most of these flavors came straight from my grandma Maria’s kitchen. It’s amazing how every time I think one of her signature dishes I can remember the sounds of her kitchen — […]
Rug Braiding Prep: Disassembly & Felting
This is the third post in a seven post series on wool rug braiding. Other posts includeSupplies & Wool Basics, Planning Your Braided Wool Rug, Stripping, Stitching, & Spooling, Starting Your Braided Wool Rug, Lacing Your Braided Wool Rug, and Finishing & Care. So you read the guidelines for acquiring wool. You asked your friends. You […]