Category: DIY

Tucson Gem Show in September?

There is nothing better than sticking your hand in a bowl full of pretty jewels or stones and letting them cascade through your fingers. I love shiny pretty rocks! Maybe that’s where Belle gets it from… We all know about the monstrous gem show that overruns Tucson in February. But I didn’t know there was… Continue reading Tucson Gem Show in September?

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Circa 1992 to Circa 2010

Why, hello there, Grandma Dowling. Oh wait, that’s me. My grandma did wear a pair of glasses like those, though. So this dress screamed ’90’s to me. It has shoulder pads, buttons all the way down, elastic waist, and a longer length. However, Phil saw it more like a 1950’s dress, so he made me… Continue reading Circa 1992 to Circa 2010

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Muumuu to Woohoo!!

Aloha! This one is for my dad, who lives in Hawaii. This mu’umu’u (actual spelling) was an exciting find at goodwill. Why? Plus it had snap buttons and pockets! I put it on for the picture and…it was really quite comfy. I said, “I can see why people wear these.” Phil looked at me like… Continue reading Muumuu to Woohoo!!

Ditches to Stitches

I have to say this name is in the running. Thanks Rosa! So last week I took this article of clothing that was DEFINITELY a “ditches”… My mom denies ever having owned this, let alone made it, but I know the truth. I retrieved this bad boy years ago from her bin of scrap fabrics,… Continue reading Ditches to Stitches

DIY Plant Labels

This conversation has been repeated many times in our kitchen while cooking dinner together: “Phil, will you get me some mint from the garden?” “Uhhhh, which one is mint?” “The green, leafy plant by the stepping stones.” “Honey, they are all green and leafy!” “But it’s the only one that smells minty!” “I’ll finish chopping… Continue reading DIY Plant Labels