I don’t have many clothes, (about half as many as my husband does) because I dislike doing a lot of laundry. Instead, I have 3-4 daily outfits that I rotate through. Gardening/Painting ratty clothes, Grocery shop/Pick up grandkids from school … Continue reading
Category Archives: Decor & Sewing Ideas
Staging A House Party
Today, I am sharing with you some practical ways to host gatherings within a budget. I’ll also include some cool ways to promote the #insteading philosophy – a lifestyle where one actively choses to grow, nurture, upcycle and beautify their surroundings … Continue reading
Faux Poppy Pods
As I was completing some up-cycled vases to sell through Junco Studio, I caught myself wishing for more poppy pods. They are a very sturdy dried flower and look great displayed in a variety of household decor. Poppy pods in … Continue reading
Fabric Scrap Art
Instead of spending money on generic wall art I often make my own. I find the process much more satisfying than simply clicking “add to cart”. Creating art also helps my mind disconnect from worldly concerns and reconnect with the … Continue reading
Winter Light
Winters on the west coast of British Columbia can be drab and wet. Our current weather forecast is for 10 straight days of cold and rain. Yuck. The lack of daylight hours (only 9 or 10 hours in December and … Continue reading