by Daisy | Dec 13, 2012 | Crafts, Knitting
I think this is a sweet little cloth, perfect for a themed basket of honey-related items. Tucked into a basket with a beeswax-rich lotion bar or some Clementine Honey Marmalade (recipe in our book, p. 137), or hand-dipped beeswax candles (in the book, too!), it makes...
by Daisy | Nov 6, 2012 | Crafts
I recently went to a local spinner’s meet-up at the invitation of a friend, Kimberly, who raises sheep (among other critters). I took my new antique wheel to get some advice on how to get her up and running, and to meet and watch local spinners do their thing. I...
by Daisy | Sep 17, 2012 | Crafts, Woodworking
A few days ago I mentioned I built a mudroom wall using plans from Ana White’s building plans website. I thought I would elaborate on what I did to modify the plans to fit our needs. I used the “Smiling Mudroom” plans, and the result definitely makes...
by Daisy | Apr 29, 2012 | Crafts, Woodworking
Last year, as part of the preparation for our book, I had to build a raised bed and photograph the process step by step. It was four feet square, made from 8-foot lengths of 2×8’s, cut in half, very simple and basic. After I built it and filled it with a...
by Daisy | Jan 20, 2012 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
Providing a water source for wild birds is a simple proposition. Just set out a birdbath, right? But like a lot of things, especially when funds are limited, finding a birdbath that fits the bill isn’t as easy as it may seem. As I shopped around I began to feel...
by Daisy | Jan 13, 2012 | Crafts, Soap Making
The luffa soap is done. Here’s how I did it. First, I grew some luffa gourds. And prepared them sponge-style. You can buy luffas already prepared. I’ve never done it so I don’t have a recommended seller, but you can do an online search and...
