I spent this Saturday morning readying my class materials for next week, and needed an afternoon activity to get me out of my head and onto the patio. With some river rocks, wire, and twenty minutes of tinkering, I had a couple of rustic plant stands that are perfect air plant holders to brighten my… Continue reading Rock Air Plant Stand: How-to
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San Diego Botanic Garden; random WIPs
With only about a week left of my trip home in California, I guess it's time to share a few things here on the ol' blog. I've been up and down the state these last four weeks, and I have a lot of wonderful photos I'll share in the coming days. Last week, Mom and… Continue reading San Diego Botanic Garden; random WIPs
Finished crocheted cactus trio
This week I made some changes to my first cactus by adding more rows of the white plastic yarn, which gives it a cooler texture. What do you think? PHOTOS: A trio of cacti based on patterns from Trend Gifts Boutique on Etsy. Finished measurements on all range from 7-8 cm, not including the pot.… Continue reading Finished crocheted cactus trio
Cactus amigurumi and ongoing WIPs + my Easter roast
For awhile I've been wanting to make one of those trendy crocheted cactuses that are all over Pinterest, so I finally found a lovely pattern and gave it a go last night. It really worked up quickly and I just tied off this morning and settled the faux succulent into its pot. I am definitely… Continue reading Cactus amigurumi and ongoing WIPs + my Easter roast
Round-up of last week: WIPs, mugwort, and lilacs, and what’s to come
I've let a whole week and more pass since my last post, which I'm sorry for - there really is no excuse except that I've been distracted. We are still in a semi-lock-down in Korea, including my current online teaching for the university. There is every expectation that I'll continue to teach online until the… Continue reading Round-up of last week: WIPs, mugwort, and lilacs, and what’s to come