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A Mercy Check
family | homemaking

A Mercy Check

Bymichelle September 23, 2023September 23, 2023

This post feels like something right out of 2013 as I formulate it in my head. No point, no overuse of headings, and no concern for proper sentence length needed…

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Image of a geometric UPCO planter filled with long, trailing cacti.
Home DIY | homemaking

Finding and Using Mid-Century Planters for Succulent Gardens

Bymichelle June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Want to know where to look for unique mid-century planters for succulent gardens? I share my little collection, how I found the, and how you can get your own and plant the perfect succulent garden for your decor.

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Image of a geometric planter I filled with curving, draping cacti.
Home DIY | homemaking

First Person Maker: Vintage Succulent Planters

Bymichelle June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

In this First Person Maker, I invite you to pot some vintage planters I’ve been hunting for online and in thrift stores and share a bit about how I find them and use them around the house. Just a little home DIY inspo.

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Image of me drowning in a sea of green and blue yarn, wondering how I got this way and can I get out.
crochet | homemaking | knitting

Episode 64: I Think I’ll Re-Stash. JK

Bymichelle January 25, 2023July 27, 2023

Just kidding! I couldn’t help it. So 2022, right? Let’s talk #StashbustingTheNewYear with big blanket projects for using things up, what you’re stashbusting with, your oldest & moldiest stash, how…

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Image of hand knit socks next to a sometimes bad black cat, in front of the Christmas tree.
crochet | homemaking | knitting

Episode 63: Stashbusting the New Year!!

Bymichelle January 10, 2023July 27, 2023

Or “I got RSI for Christmas!” Join us for #StashbustingTheNewYear thru Feb! My personal goals for the year: gift some baby blankets, always have some No Waste Socks going, finish…

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Image of me holding a very bad kitty on my shoulder while I wear the Guthrie color work yoke sweater pattern.
family | homemaking | knitting

Making Guthrie while listening to Guthrie

Bymichelle May 23, 2022July 27, 2023

Caitlyn Hunter’s Guthrie color work sweater has brought back all sorts of musical family memories that you can reflect on with me as I describe my knitting process.

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Image of my family pretending to be trapped in a slot canyon.
family | homemaking | photography

Enchanted Rock, from a Distance- Blogmas Day 10-12

Bymichelle December 18, 2018June 14, 2023

I’m combining some days because this little family trip took three days. The point was to hike Enchanted Rock all day one Saturday. This is the Texas Hill country, which…

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Image of a watrcolor framed in an antique gold frame.
homemaking

Moonlit Poppies- Blogmas Day 7

Bymichelle December 13, 2018June 14, 2023

Several weeks ago I was lucky enough to win an instagram giveaway for this watercolor of moonlit poppies from anisantrees. Dreamy, right? I love Anisa’s style. Take a look at…

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Episode 20: Coping Mechanisms
family | homemaking | knitting

Episode 20: Coping Mechanisms

Bymichelle November 15, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 20 I share my Sunset Highway sweater by Caitlin Hunter and the scraps i used to knit it. I also show Oak Crest hat by Vanessa Townley and, in keeping with the series, I share more modified knits and a reverse-engineered cardigan. I also share our coping mechanisms for dealing with hard times along with

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Image of my Guthrie sweater in the process
diy | homemaking | knitting

Episode 15: Honey Extraction

Bymichelle August 1, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 15 I plot my Summer Sweater Knitalong project and discuss wool blends. I talk about Great Northern, the Twin Peaks inspired knitting book and your thoughts on growing your own happiness plus a glimpse into our honey extraction from the bee hive. I also plot my Guthrie sweater by Caitlin Hunter.

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