Multi-Purpose Guest Room
If we could afford a 6,000 square foot house, and I had the time and energy to clean such a palace, I would have a separate room for everything. Two
Rain Gutter Strawberry Beds
I grew up with a deep appreciation for strawberries. My green-thumb dad worked in strawberry research, and he was always bringing home flats of fresh berries. I have good memories
Soy Yogurt Peach Parfait
I’ve been enjoying these versatile parfaits all summer for breakfasts, snacks, and desserts. The recipe is as simple as cutting up some fruit and layering with yogurt and granola. Mix
Curb Appeal Makeover
I am so excited to share this project, because it has been years in the making. Three years, to be exact, and a whole lot of sweat equity. For some
Parmesan Kale Orzo and Grilled Zucchini with Pesto Aioli
This light and flavorful plant-based meal was inspired by all the good stuff we have in our garden this month. I’m sure it’s psychological, but I always think produce that
Chicken Run Playground
Chickens are a very Vashon thing. So many people here have their own flocks–I know of at least four flocks all within a rooster’s crow of our house. We’ve been working on adding some play structures to our coop to keep our girls entertained.
Windowsill Herb Garden
Technically, I have all the herbs I could possibly need growing outside in my garden. But I kept thinking how handy it would be to have some live herbs growing
Green Chile Veggie Scramble
We enjoyed living in Albuquerque for two years in our mid twenties, and there we picked up the life-long habit of putting roasted green chile on everything. New Mexicans put
Canning Jar Soap Dispensers
This little DIY project came about because over the past couple of years, we’ve had really bad luck with kitchen soap dispensers.
Magnetic Spice Jars
A simple spice storage solution. Plus, learn how to dry your own herbs!
The Artful Roost 