Letters, postcards, and packages, I LOVE them all! I don’t just find joy in receiving them either, I really do enjoy sending these things to people I know. I have decided to take it one…
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One Stitch Forward, One Stitch Back
Above image is work by Cathy Pitters. I. AM. SO. EXCITED! Portland’s Redux is hosting an embroidery show and I can’t wait to check out all the creative energy that has gone into making the…
In the mood for a little spring shopping
With the sun shinning and flowers blooming it is hard to resist the urge to not want to wear cute dresses and sweet skirts. While I enjoy the idea of bringing out these beloved items…
Oh Baby!
Last summer I was told some news that I knew was coming. I did not know who this news would come from or at what time, but I knew at some point I was bound…
Birthday Celebration
Today is Sweet Athena’s Lindsey’s Birthday! I thought it would be fitting to give her a blog post in ode to her day. Being as Esty is one our favorite sites I have collected some…
Flavored Oils & Vinegars
I have embarked on a new culinary adventure, making flavored olive oil and vinegar. I found the process to be quite simple and can add so much to whatever I am cooking. The Process: Step…
Happy 2010 Crafting World!
The new year always seems to involve some crafting and creativity for Lindsey and I, as we usually have some themed party we are making outfits for and decorating. This year was exciting as we…
Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year I would like to use fewer resources. Christmas is two days away and maybe everyone else has been prepared for weeks, but I just finished wrapping my Christmas gifts today. Maybe…
Craft Season in High Gear
The holiday season seems to have officially arrived. With that in mind I…
Halloween = Happiness
As many of my friends and family know at this point, I LOVE a reason to dress up. So, of course Halloween is just a grand ole time for me. In fact maybe a little…
My first adventure in South America
Hi! I’m back from my hiatus in Ecuador. The trip was an overall amazing experience, but one thing I was really excited to check out was all the handmade goods. I was not disappointed in…
Preparing for that Summer Rain
Writing about fixing my rain boots in May seems a little silly. Yet if you live in the Pacific Northwest, then you know that there will be a time this summer when in fact you…
Prom Bling
I have started dating a new boy and with that adventure comes the fun of new places and things to do. The boy recently took me to a bollywood prom, where dresses and updos were…
jess + linz
Friends since middle school, we continue to inspire each other to be creative in our big, adult lives. Each season we take on a new theme to guide our crafting, cooking, and creating. We're up for trying anything, and things are bound to get messy. But that's just the way we like it.